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  • Bella Tori at the Mansion

    In Langhorne, Pa., first-rate Northern Italian food is offered in a distinguished setting with a Victorian feel. By: Richard Burns Bella Tori at the Mansion 321 S. Bellevue Ave. Langhorne, Pa. (215) 702-9600 Food: Very good Service: Friendly, attentive Prices: High moderate to expensive Cuisine: Northern Italian with some continental Vegetarian and Vegan Options: None…

  • Congenital heart defects in kids

    It’s estimated that 40,000 babies are born each year in the United States with CHD, or approximately 1 in every 100 children, making it the most common birth defect in this country today By: Joseph W. Gaffney, M.D. in Collaboration with Gloria N. Beck    February, designated as Heart Month, also marks Congenital Heart Defect Week…

  • Ideology won’t solve health insurance crisis

    GUEST OPINION, Feb. 17 By: Neil E. Weisfeld     It’s time for some honest talk about health insurance availability and cost — and we’re not getting it from President Bush in his State of the Union address, from politicians on either side of the aisle, or from private interest groups.    Meanwhile, health insurance costs are…

  • Seminary seminar on the jihad and just-war traditions to be on Web

       Princeton Theological Seminary will offer a live Webcast of a daylong seminar on the jihad and just-war traditions of Judaism, Islam and Christianity 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Feb. 27.    The event, open to the public for a registration fee of $50, including lunch, will be held in Erdman Hall, 20 Library Place.    After a…

  • West Windsor Troop 66 holds court of honor

       Among the 10 boys who advanced in rank at Boy Scout Troop 66’s January Court of Honor was Michael Perl, who achieved Eagle Palm Bronze over Silver and became the troop’s first junior assistant Scoutmaster.    Paul Heyse and Andrew Orsini advanced to the rank of Star Scout; Larry Berrill to First Class; Doug Hall, Tim…

  • District remains frugal…

    Draft 2006-2007 budget expected at Feb. 27 Board of Education meeting By: William Wichert    As voters brace for another school tax hike, East Windsor Regional Superintendent Ron Bolandi plans to repeat the same message from last year: District spending is below state averages in nearly all categories.    This is the case Mr. Bolandi will be…

  • Princeton Packet Athlete of the Week

    Schulte meeting challenges for PHS By: Justin Feil    Emily Schulte had a lot of pressure put on her early in her Princeton High ice hockey career.    As a sophomore, she took over for the acclaimed Britney Russell. Schulte won her first start that year and has since then been the solid goaltender the Little Tigers…

  • Provst a double winner in MAPL track action

    By: Neil Hay    The 2005-06 indoor track season culminated for the Peddie School Saturday with the Mid-Atlantic Prep League championships at Lawrenceville Prep.    The Falcon girls recorded three first places as they finished in second place to defending champion Lawrenceville. Rachel Provost was a double winner, taking the 1600 (5:20.6) and 3200 (11:36.0). Sarah Wehrhan…

  • Knights hoops takes another step up

    WW-P North girls reach MCT semifinals By: Justin Feil    Every season, the West Windsor-Plainsboro North girls’ basketball team has taken steps toward establishing itself as one of the premier area squads.    The Knights are hoping a run through the Mercer County Tournament is another step as they topped Steinert, 57-49, Wednesday to reach tonight’s semifinals…