Category: lifestyle/the_princeton_packet

  • Radical left wrong on Bush

    John Singel of Montgomery     For the second time in recent weeks the Packet has published a letter from left wing members of the “Impeach Bush” crowd.    The arguments and rhetoric used by these people clearly shows why it is essential we elect a Republican president in 2008.    The radical left simply does not understand…

  • Disputing story on NPDC

    James Cosgrove of Princeton     On Tuesday, October 23, 2007, the Princeton Packet published an article on a presentation I recently made to the Montgomery Township Committee. I was surprised and dismayed by the mischaracterization of my presentation. The article flatly stated that I concluded Montgomery Township may face additional environmental clean-up costs amounting to…

  • IN THE KITCHEN: While eating local, let’s drink local, too

    Pairing and cooking with craft beer By Faith Bahadurian Special Writer     Eating locally may be a big trend right now, but beer lovers were way ahead of the rest of the culinary world on this one. The mass-produced brews that dominate the marketplace have been increasingly challenged by local craft beers — flavorful artisan…

  • A WELCOMING PLACE

    A WELCOMING PLACE

    HiTOPS opens its doors to gay and bisexual teens By Kristin Boyd Staff Writer Editor’s note: This is a story about young people who identify as gay, lesbian or bisexual, who are comfortable with these identifications, who choose to get involved with organizations like HiTOPS, the Gay-Straight Alliance Forum, and GLSEN, and who were willing…

  • A WELCOMING PLACE

    A WELCOMING PLACE

    Corinne O’Hara of HiTOPS, right, speaks with a member of the agency’s group for gay, lesbian and bisexual teens. ‘I want them to be comfortable with themselves so they can live their lives and not shove it in anybody’s face and not come out and have it be this big event,’ Ms. O’Hara says. ‘It’s…

  • For Republicans in Montgomery

    Robert Comizzoli of Montgomery     This year, although I have voted Democratic in recent local elections, I will not be voting for the Democratic candidates in Montgomery Township. The Township Committee with four Democrats has made several decisions that I believe are not in the interests of most Montgomery residents. I do credit the committee…

  • Families unsafe at ballgames

    Kevin Kerod of Montgomery   I brought my family to the Trenton Thunder baseball game on Friday July 6, 2007 for a fun night out — my wife, son and two daughters. We learned a hard lesson about the dangers of being seated in an unsafe location in the stadium.    Just before the 6th inning…

  • They found his car

    Ethan C. Finely of Princeton     On Saturday, Oct. 6, I attended the Princeton vs. Hampton football game. After the game was over, I simply could not find my car. I did approximately an hour-and-a-half of walking.    The time came to seek help. I owe an endless depth of gratitude and appreciation to two officers…

  • HEALTH MATTERS: Birmingham Hip Resurfacing promises breakthrough results

    The benefits of hip resurfacing include more normal hip function, especially important to people who want to maintain a higher level of physical activity … By Harvey Smires, M.D. Special to The Packet    A remarkable new alternative to traditional hip replacement surgery is giving those who suffer from hip pain the chance to pursue the…