• Friends of Somerset Regional Animal Shelter Bow Wow Luau Cocktail Party , Thurs June 7

    Friends of Somerset Regional Animal Shelter Bow Wow Luau Cocktail Party , Thurs June 7

    By Friends of Somerset Regional Animal Shelter The Friends of Somerset Regional Animal Shelter are hosting a Bow Wow Luau from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday June 7th. You and your well behaved dog are invited to attend at the Basking Ridge Country Club, 185 Madisonville Road. There will be plenty of food and drink, silent…

  • Local Author Appearances

    Christine Hughes DEBUT YA NOVEL, TORN, ASKS “CAN THERE BE HOPE WITHOUT DESPAIR?” Book Launch Party-Booktowne 171 Main Street Manasquan – Saturday June 23, 2012 from 1pm-3pm, Local New Jersey author Christine Hughes will be presenting her debut novel, “TORN.” Enjoy a reading, question and answer session, and signing. Saturday August 4, 2012 meet and…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: ‘Titanic’ in running for scholastic stage awards

       Hillsborough High School has received three nominations for state laurels for its school musical, “Titanic.”    The “Rising Star” awards, organized through Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, are modeled after Broadway’s Tony Awards and showcase state schools’ musical arts programs.    Ninety schools across New Jersey are participating in the program.    Hillsborough’s three nominations came for its…

  • New Jersey Celebrates a "Taste of Greece" with Holy Trinity Greek Fest 2012

    By Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY – This year Holy Trinity gives an early welcome to summer, with Greek Fest 2012. Following rave reviews, Greek Fest 2012 promises to be one of New Jersey’s premier cultural events this season, sharing Hellenic hospitality, memorable cuisine, the arts, and great entertainment. "We’re back this…

  • COMMUNITY CALENDAR: May 24

    Fri., June 1    Drum Circle at 4:30 p.m. at the Lawrence Branch of the Mercer County Library System, at 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence. Visit www.mcl.org or call 609-989-6920. Free. Ange Chianese of Mercer County’s Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah Entertainers will facilitate a beginner’s drum circle. Bring your own drum or use one of ours. Shakers, gongs, bells and…

  • Guest Opinion: Governor Must Stop Catering to Rich

    By Assemblyman Dan Benson, D-Mercer-Middlesex Governor must stop catering to rich    If you are a family of four with an annual household income of $100,000 who pays the average statewide property tax bill of $7,500, would you rather receive tax relief in the amount of $275 or $1,500? Put another way, would you rather save…

  • LAWRENCE: Council honors the township’s finest

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    Their job description is to serve and protect Lawrence Township, but last week, nine police officers were the ones being served — with thanks from Township Council.    Six civilians also were honored by Township Council at its May 15 meeting for their actions in helping the police to save lives…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Gym sponsors its own ‘Biggest Loser’ contest

    HILLSBOROUGH: Gym sponsors its own ‘Biggest Loser’ contest

       Two local residents are the biggest winners in a local gym’s “Biggest Loser” contest.    The competition, patterned after the television show, at Powerhouse Gym in Hillsborough was won by Nicole Goldstein of Hillsborough and Fred Norway of Manville.    The program began more than a year ago at Powerhouse Gym. Workouts were combined with nutritional guidance…

  • LAWRENCE: Memorial marchers

    LAWRENCE: Memorial marchers

    Children watch a Scout troop pass by at the Lawrence Memorial Day parade on May 19. Lea Kahn photo

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