• Christie talks taxes, ethics during visit to So. Amboy

    Middle Class Reform Agenda tour makes a stop at local YMCA BY STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer Gov. Chris Christie answers a question from South Amboy fifth-grader Jacob Ross about textbooks during a town hall meeting at the South Amboy YMCA on Sept. 19. GOVERNOR’S OFFICE/TIM LARSEN SOUTH AMBOY — Gov. Chris Christie hosted a town…

  • Rotunda showcases artwork by women from North India

    ‘Beyond the Seven Seas’ exhibit runs until Dec. 31 BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent “Enlightened Harmony,” by Jasmine Pasricha, is included in “Beyond The Seven Seas,” an exhibit of paintings by six female artists from North India. METUCHEN — For its final 2012 show, the borough’s Rotunda gallery will highlight the diverse paintings of six women…

  • Carville & Matalin offer insights into presidential race

    Known for their opposing political views, husband/wife analysts speak at forum BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer James Carville and Mary Matalin are presented with commemorative crystals by New Jersey Chamber of Commerce Chairman Jeff Scheininger (l). The crystals depict a light bulb in recognition of Thomas Edison, who was one of the founding fathers of…

  • Seeds of hope surround survivors

    Thousands join grassroots efforts to help those affected by breast cancer BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Thirteen mortgage payments, 18 rent payments, 21 electric bills, 14 gas bills, 11 medical co-payments: Paid. Car payments, medical equipment, phone bills, water bills, cable bills … For some local breast cancer patients, such costs have been taken care…

  • PRINCETON: Gaffney sparks PU win at Columbia

    By Justin Feil, Assistant Sports Editor    Local prep football fans are well aware of Anthony Gaffney’s multi-faceted skill set.    The Pennington School product is showing all that he can do at the next level now as a freshman on the Princeton University football team, and he hasn’t even shown everything he can do.    ”When we…

  • New Jersey Association of School Librarians (NJASL) Launches Educational Video to Promote the Impact of School Library Programs

    NJASL The New Jersey Association of School Librarians (NJASL), the professional organization for school librarians in the state of New Jersey, today announced the launch of its new educational video. The video, titled “School Libraries: a Lesson in Student Success,” illustrates the positive impact that resource-rich and well-staffed school libraries have on student achievement. Leveraging…

  • PRINCETON: PHS soccer finds a good place

    PRINCETON: PHS soccer finds a good place

    Little Tigers win sixth straight By Bob Nuse, Sports Editor    HAMILTON — An uncharacteristic 1-2 start could have been reason for concern for the Princeton High boys soccer team.    Instead, the Little Tigers regrouped and on Saturday posted their sixth straight win when John Blair’s goal late in overtime lifted Princeton to a 1-0 win…

  • Halloween Spooktacular

    Halloween Spooktacular

    By Suzanne O’Rourke South Brunswick Township Department of Parks and Recreation Hosting Halloween Spooktacular 2012. Sponsored by www.LocalChatBox.com. Sunday October 28th from 12pm-3pm. 124 New Road- Woodlot Park Kids age infant-12 years old, COME IN COSTUME, and Trick or Treat Indoors with Local Business’s. FREE Admission. Bounce House Sponsored by Camp Bow Wow of Lawrenceville.…

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