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  • 2006 Volkswagen Passat: Family sedan is a driver’s car

    Under the hood, Volkswagen has provided more pop than you ever thought a VW could muster By: Mike Blake    When Volkswagen finds that one of its models is getting tired, it has a recent history of rejuvenating the car with modern, up-to-date styling and electronics. VW has followed through on that approach with the 2006…

  • Nassau Street repaving project to continue this week

       The Nassau Street repaving project, which began Monday, will continue next week with curbing and handicap ramp work on the south side of Nassau Street from University Place to Washington Road, according to Princeton Borough.    In the middle of next week, residents can expect that improvements will be undertaken in the area from Vandeventer Avenue…

  • Eberhard prepared for Boston challenge

    PU sophomore hopes for sub-3 hours By: Justin Feil    Tyson Eberhardt has been a running enthusiast for as long as he can remember, so naturally he’s thrilled to have a chance to compete in the Boston Marathon so early in his life.    "Running Boston has been a lifelong goal," said the 19-year-old Princeton University sophomore.…

  • Barcless to step down as PDS hockey coach

    School looking into foundation’s financial aid By: Justin Feil    Chris Barcless is expected to step down as head coach of the Princeton Day School boys’ ice hockey team as the school addresses a violation of its financial aid policy.    "That is not why I’m resigning," said Coach Barcless, who has led the Panthers to seven…

  • EDITORIAL: On budgets: two yeses, one maybe

    EDITORIAL: Jamesburg and Cranbury voters have an easy decision to make on Tuesday, but those in Monroe must consider their school district’s somewhat disingenuous way of presenting the 2006-2007 budget.    In Jamesburg and Cranbury, voters should have an easy decision to make Tuesday.    Jamesburg voters, for instance, get the rare opportunity to approve a budget…

  • Hopewell stuns Steinert, falls to Hightstown

    HOPEWELL VALLEY BASEBALL By: Mike Molaro        Through the first three games of the season, Hopewell Valley Central High School baseball coach Ken Harrison was waiting for his guys to put together that one game where everything came together.    Not only did the Bulldogs play one of their best games under Harrison on April 6,…

  • Budgets on ballot

    Jamesburg tab includes tax cut By: Marissa Maldonado    JAMESBURG — School administrators across the state are using budget public hearings to explain why flat state aid is causing homeowners’ tax bills to skyrocket.    Administrators in Jamesburg haven’t needed to provide such explanations. On Tuesday, voters will decide on a $10.87 million budget that calls for…

  • Bulldogs win twice, await Princeton

    HOPEWELL VALLEY GOLF By: Tim Falls    Hopewell Valley Central High School golf coach Bill Russell had the match against Steinert circled on his schedule for a reason.    It was a match he knew would be close and one he wanted to win.    "It was down to my last guy," said Russell. "Steve Marsh beat his…

  • YWCA Princeton event will help fight racisim

    By: Marjorie Censer    The YWCA Princeton will team with the YWCA of Trenton to host the National Day of Commitment to Eliminate Racism on April 25.    The goal of the event is to bridge the gap between Princeton and Trenton, and a full day of events will be held at the Carl Fields Center for…