Category: lifestyle/the_princeton_packet
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PRINCETON: FOOTPRINTS 2009: Walking the walk
Members of Crisis Ministry of Princeton and Trenton’s fifth annual ‘Footprints’ 2009 planning committee, from left, Beth Fitzgerald, Tom Cooper, Reane Kunkler, and the Rev. Jarrett Kerbel, appeal for the public to support the ‘Footprints’ 2009 Walk-a-thon and Run, taking place rain or shine on Saturday morning, April 25.
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PRINCETON: LOOSE ENDS: Let’s talk Princeton history — over coffee
By Pam Hersh Special Writer Today, I would like a vente coffee — Princeton Blend preferably — no room for milk, a little sugar-free vanilla syrup, plus a foamy topping of Princeton history. The history is an ingredient available only at the Princeton Starbucks from only one barista, Warren Porter, who in addition…
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PRINCETON: SPOTLIGHT: Joanne Epply-Schmidt: Inspiring young people to imagine a ‘bigger’ world
By Pat Summers Special Writer Somehow, her appearance, bearing and voice all suggest she’s a storyteller. First, she’s commandingly tall and erect. Her face, especially those eyebrows, is expressive, and she speaks comfortably and well. If you thought she could also be a clergy person — another field that calls for effective speech…
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PRINCETON AREA SPRING SOCIAL EVENTS
Bravo for BRAVO! — The Princeton Symphony Orchestra will host its annual benefit on Saturday, May 2, at the Bedens Brook Club, to celebrate and support BRAVO!, the orchestra’s highly acclaimed education program. Guests at the dinner and auction will be treated to a cabaret featuring Broadway and concert star William Michals, currently appearing in…
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PRINCETON: LOOSE ENDS: Let’s talk Princeton history — over coffee
Warren Porter giving a tour of Princeton Cemetery. That particular day, News 12 New Jersey was in on the action.
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PRINCETON: FOOTPRINTS 2009: Walking the walk
“Footprints” will pick up the pace Saturday, April 25, as the fifth annual fundraising event for the Crisis Ministry of Princeton and Trenton welcomes running enthusiasts to its first “Footprints” Run. Princeton University Prof. Melissa Harris-Lacewell, who appears regularly on Rachel Maddow, Bill Moyers, and other popular programs, will give the keynote on…
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PRINCETON AREA SPRING SOCIAL EVENTS
New Jersey’s own John Pizzarelli and his New York All-Star Big Band salute Frank Sinatra during McCarter Theatre’s Annual Gala Benefit on Saturday, May 16.
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Church building would destroy trees on the Ridge
Jane Buttars of Princeton I was greatly dismayed to learn that Westerly Road Church intends to construct a new large building on the Princeton Ridge (Bunn Drive). Clear-cutting the 18.5-acre lot to accommodate a 48,000 square-foot building, 300 parking spaces, outdoor cafe and lawn area does not indicate to me any awareness that this…
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Princeton candidates and consolidation
Ronald C. Nielsen of Princeton The last question directed to the candidates for Princeton Borough Council at the recent meeting of the Princeton Community Democratic Organization (PCDO) was: “If consolidation is approved, would you be willing to give up your council seat?” Each of the four candidates (with Mildred Trotman speaking for the ailing…
