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  • Terrorism talk from a White House aide

    Terrorism talk from a White House aide

    Homeland security assistant speaks at university By Katie WagnerStaff Writer    Daniel Nikbakht, a sophomore at Princeton University, remembers reading for his international relations class about a 23-year-old from Jordan that seemed similar to American youth in so many ways, except for the fact that the man from Jordan wanted to be a suicide bomber.    ”What…

  • West Windsor coalition calls for better communication on redevelopment

    Residents said to be left out of the discussion By Greg ForesterStaff Writer    WEST WINDSOR — Some residents would like to see improvement in the way project planner RMJM Hillier and the township fostered communication with stakeholders in the community during the train station area redevelopment planning process.    A group of residents from the Princeton…

  • Home pricing trends improve affordability

    Home pricing trends improve affordability

    Princeton touted for good values By Katie WagnerStaff Writer    While real estate prices in much of the nation are slumping, Princeton homes are maintaining good values, according to borough and township tax assessor Neal Snyder, a view also supported by area real estate agents.    Homebuyers in Princeton are still sure to get less house for…

  • Home pricing trends improve affordability

    Home pricing trends improve affordability

    Nicole Doran, left, owner of a home for sale on Lawrenceville Road, consults with Ermalinda Carnevale, a manager at the Gloria Nilson Agency. Staff photo by Frank Wojciechowski

  • Home pricing trends improve affordability

    Home pricing trends improve affordability

    Nicole Doran, left, owner of a home for sale on Lawrenceville Road, consults with Ermalinda Carnevale, a manager at the Gloria Nilson Agency. Staff photo by Frank Wojciechowski

  • POLICE BLOTTER

    Sept. 18 Princeton Borough    Diana Bonaccorsi, 21, of Moorestown was charged with driving while intoxicated 3:16 a.m. Friday subsequent to a motor vehicle stop on Washington Road. She was transported to police headquarters, processed and released on her own recognizance.    Stanley Amacker, 51, of Trenton, was arrested 7:56 p.m. Wednesday for being wanted in a…

  • West Windsor church begins big expansion

    West Windsor church begins big expansion

    Princeton Presbyterian builds 750-seat facility By Greg ForesterStaff Writer    WEST WINDSOR — The Princeton Presbyterian Church’s beginnings 25 years ago were on a tiny scale, with services initially held in the pastor’s Princeton living room.    The current building on Meadow Road was purchased in 1989 and now a new construction project has begun expanding it…

  • Borough police department seeks to fire officer

    Fake sick calls, drinking alleged at disciplinary hearing By Nick NorelenStaff Writer    A public disciplinary hearing was held at Princeton Borough Hall on Monday for a borough police officer facing termination for allegedly lying about being sick and consuming alcohol less than eight hours prior to his scheduled shift, among other charges.    The hearing is…

  • West Windsor church begins big expansion

    West Windsor church begins big expansion

    Construction is well under way for a major expansion of the Princeton Presbyterian Chruch on Meadow Road in West Windsor. Staff photo by Mark Czajkowski