Category: lifestyle/the_princeton_packet

  • Grateful for support of HomeFront program

    Connie Mercer, Lawrence I am so proud to live in a community that cares. This is why I feel so deeply grateful to the citizens of Mercer County who have supported HomeFront’s Back to School Program.    If you could see the homeless children going off to school looking just like their classmates, you would know…

  • PRINCETON: Loose Ends: Wedding bells, not e-beepers

    PRINCETON: Loose Ends: Wedding bells, not e-beepers

    Georgine Hall and Daniel Stouffer at their wedding. Photo courtesy of Pam Mount

  • Princetons in need of revaluation task force

    Liz Lempert, member, Princeton Township Committee The shocking results of the revaluation have made this a challenging time for our community. Township Committee’s ability to address the situation is limited by strong state regulations that were put in place to prevent local elected officials from influencing tax assessments.    Having said this, I joined Township Committee…

  • IN THE KITCHEN: A milestone for Epicurean Palette

    IN THE KITCHEN: A milestone for Epicurean Palette

    One of the most striking settings in New Jersey, Grounds For Sculpture in Hamilton presennts the 10th annual Epicurean Palette event on Sept. 26. Fine food and drink, superb art, beautiful vistas — what more could one ask for?

  • PRINCETON: Florio to address 55PLUS

       ”The State of the State and Nation” will be the topic of a presentation by Former New Jersey Gov. James L. Florio at the first meeting of the 2010-2011 year for 55PLUS on Wednesday, Sept. 22, at 10 a.m. at the Jewish Center of Princeton, 435 Nassau St., Princeton.    Gov. Florio is a founding partner…

  • CENTRAL JERSEY: 9/11 food drives

       As the National Day of Service approaches on Sept. 11, volunteers from Yes We CAN! Food Drives is gearing up for a busy day of performing good deeds, along with thousands of other Americans who will observe the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks by engaging in community service activities.    Yes We CAN! Food Drives will…

  • Holt a friend to peace, Israel

    Alan Hershey, Pennington The campaign for the 12th District New Jersey Congressional seat held by Rush Holt is barely under way, and already voters must beware of misinformation.    Republicans are already focusing deceptive attacks on Mr. Holt. They have formed what they call the Emergency Committee for Israel, and in its name released a video…

  • HEALTH MATTERS: Recurring bladder pain may signal IC

    By Heather van Raalte, M.D., Princeton HealthCare System    You have all the symptoms of a bladder infection — pain, urinary frequency and urinary urgency. It’s possible, however, that an infection isn’t the cause.    Instead, you may have a chronic condition called interstitial cystitis, also known as painful bladder disorder. Interstitial cystitis is a common disease,…

  • State EMS volunteers need more support

    Barbara Aras, Little Silver    On 9/11, New Jersey volunteer EMS squads dispatched more than 400 ambulances to New York City and North Jersey, all while continuing to staff ambulances and answer calls in their own communities. In the months following, volunteer EMS squads throughout the state noted generous donations, and increased support, respect and acknowledgment…