Category: news/the_princeton_packet
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PRINCETON: Obama names Krueger to head council
A Princeton University professor has been named to head the Council of Economic Advisers (CEA). President Barack Obama made the announcement of his intent to nominate Alan B. Krueger as a member of the CEA Monday. Following his confirmation, President Obama will designate Dr. Krueger as chairman of CEA. Dr. Krueger will be a key…
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HEALTH MATTERS: Healthy bones an important part of healthy living
By Helen Simigiannis, M.D., Princeton HealthCare System You probably don’t realize it, but as you read this article, your bones are changing. They are in a constant state of loss and re-growth from the time you’re born until the end of life. When you’re young up until about age 30 bone is formed…
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IRENE: HURRICANE STORIES: We want to hear from you
Tell us your hurricane stories. What did you see? What happened to you? Email Vikki at [email protected] or call her at 609-874-2167. Thanks!
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HURRICANE UPDATES: View storm photos
8/28 6:30 p.m. Route 1 Northbound Traffic is being U-Turned at the Washington Circle and sent back south. The only way around is southbound to Quakerbridge to Clarksville, to 571, to Route 130 North 8/28 2:17 p.m. There is a travel ban in effect in Manville now through Monday, Aug. 29, at 6 a.m. Only…
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CENTRAL JERSEY: Rail service remains suspended
NJ TRANSIT announced Monday afternoon that its rail service between Trenton and New Brunswick would be suspended until further notice due to the flooding at the Trenton Transit Center. Northeast Corridor trains are to operate every 20 minutes between New Brunswick and New York City, the company said in its statement. Trains are to leave…
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PLAINSBORO: Police charge two with prostitution
PLAINSBORO Police arrested two women at The Asian Spa on Thursday and charged them with one count each of promoting prostitution and engaging in prostitution. In March of this year police began receiving a series of anonymous letters detailing elicit activity, which involved sexual activity with clients in return for money. An investigation was…
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POLICE BLOTTER: Aug. 30
Plainsboro A resident of Windrows Drive reported that a 40-inch television, valued at approximately $350, had been taken from her room sometime between Aug. 10 and 16. * * * Amar Patel 25, of Kendall Park, and Rosalia Gambino, 19, of Monmouth Junction, were arrested on Scudders Mill Road at 1:40 a.m. on Aug. 24.…
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IRENE: WEST WINDSOR: Flooding, but no major damage
By Stephanie Vacarro, Staff Writer West Windsor Update: Hurricane Irene was kinder to West Windsor than many other areas. As of Sunday morning, there were no storm-related injuries, said Lt. Robert Garofalo, and no loss of property. About 1,000 residents are without power as several housing developments were adversely affected by the storm, said Lt.…
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