• Arts Council of Princeton’s Flamenco Dance Students have Unique Opportunity to Perform in the Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre’s Holiday Production

    Arts Council of Princeton’s Flamenco Dance Students have Unique Opportunity to Perform in the Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre’s Holiday Production

    By Lisa Botalico Arts Council of Princeton’s Flamenco Dance students will be featured in El Sueño a Spanish Holiday Dance and Music production, presented by the Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre at the Kelsey Theatre, December 7 & 8. Based on the story of Nutcracker Ballet, Director and Arts Council’s Spanish Dance instructor, Lisa Botalico, sets…

  • UPPER FREEHOLD: Tweets and peeps propel write-in candidate’s win

    UPPER FREEHOLD: Tweets and peeps propel write-in candidate’s win

    McLaughlin reflects on election to Upper Freehold Regional BOE By Joanne Degnan, Managing Editor    UPPER FREEHOLD — Who needs nominating petitions and campaign signs when you have Facebook friends and Twitter?    Tia McLaughlin, 41, of Galloping Brook Road, used texts, tweets and Facebook to mobilize support and win a one-year term on the Upper Freehold…

  • A salute to Gov. Christie

    Joe Shoemaker, of Lambertville     I just opened two beers — one for me and one for Gov. Christie.    Too bad the governor can’t be here to help me drink them. I wish he was. As it is, I’ll have to drink them both.    I just want to thank the governor for his incredible handling…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Raider girls are CJ IV XC champs

    Running season fun for Mauer By Justin Feil, The Packet Group    Stephanie Mauer understands that many people would think the opposite, but she finds swimming a real challenge and running quite enjoyable.    The Hillsborough High School freshman has been swimming competitively since she was 7, and swims year-round for the Somerset Valley YMCA club team.…

  • HIGHTSTOWN: Ridin’ the rails

    HIGHTSTOWN: Ridin’ the rails

    At the train show, from left, Bob Patten, president of the Hightstown-East Windsor Historical Society, John Kilbride a member of the Camden and Amboy Railroad Historical Group, and Al Gould, president of the Southeast Pennsylvania Garden Railway Society. Photo by Amy Batista

  • Political material not a violation

    Matthew Burd, of Ewing Township     In his letter to the editor on Nov. 8, Al Colina took issue with the distribution of political material at a community event at the high school.    While Mr. Colina may consider this behavior to be imprudent and inappropriate — especially since the material was not for the candidate…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK: SBHS students, staff helping Sandy relief efforts

    By Maria Riegel, Special Writer    South Brunswick High School is collecting items and supplies for Hurricane Sandy victims from Nov. 9-16.    Donations can be dropped off in the main and annex conference rooms and the bins inside the boys and girl’s locker rooms.    SBHS students and staff are encouraged to donate items as well as…

  • Chinese Students from Jilin University Participate in First Rutgers Chemistry Student Exchange Program

    Chinese Students from Jilin University Participate in First Rutgers Chemistry Student Exchange Program

    By Yankee Public Relations NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. (November 15, 2012) n When chemistry student Xin Zhang left her home in Heilongjang Province, China to come to Rutgers for six months she was looking forward to her first trip abroad even if her parents were hesitant. Three months into her American adventure Zhang and many of…

  • EAST WINDSOR: Let’s YO! store comes to Route 130

       EAST WINDSOR — The newest Let’s YO! Yogurt location is due to open today, Friday, at 319 Route 130 North.    ”Growing with a brand like Let’s YO! in East Windsor was a simple decision, and I am thrilled to offer the local community a healthy dessert option,” said Jim Emrich, owner/franchisee of the new Let’s…

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