• Edison school brings cheer to hospitalized children

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer Magician Tom Durnin delights kids and parents alike during Edison Township’s annual Hanukkah celebration at the Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County on Dec. 22. SCOTT FRIEDMAN Collecting toys for the Child Life unit at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital started 13 years ago for Heather Brooks, a fourth-grade teacher…

  • Edison Library avoid cuts

    $300K allocation means current staffing level, hours will remain in place BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer What a difference a week makes. With the anticipation of a reduced budget for 2012, Edison officials two weeks ago announced the planned layoffs of five full-time employees and a reduced operation at all three branches of the Edison…

  • Metuchen cultural hotspot will close at month’s end

    Raconteur has served as far more than a bookstore during its seven-year run BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent Alex Dawson The community will bid farewell Jan. 31 to what has since 2004 been a cultural institution in the borough: The Raconteur. Owner Alex Dawson said his plan was to take on this endeavor — owning the…

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    Edison High School’s Kevin Luckenbach goes up for two of his 16 points during the Eagles’ 43-29 win over H.D. Woodson High School from Washington, D.C., in the Gene Haley Memorial Tournament on Dec. 28. JEFF GRANIT staff

  • Employment Outreach Event

    By Princeton Community Church Employment Outreach Event January 21, 2012 An all welcome, all community, all about getting employed conference. A free conference featuring keynote speech Seven Ways to Stay Motivated by life and business coach Sandy Schussel Career-building, skills-training, and getting-employed conference presentation topics include: • Should I just start my own business? •…

  • Get Your Itty Bitty Pity Bull Spay/Neuter for 50% off Regular Price at People for Animals
  • Lambertville-New Hope Ambulance & Rescue Cadet Squad
  • PRINCETON: 2011 had special moments

    Top 10 highlighted by records, achievements, comebacks By Bob Nuse and Justin Feil, Staff Writers    Record-setting performances, teams reaching new levels of success, and programs returning to glory were among the highlights of another successful year for Packet-area athletes and teams.    There were many outstanding performances, highlighted by those that make this year’s list of…

  • Peter and the Wolf

    Peter and the Wolf

    By Cotsen Children’s Library In coordination with the Princeton Public Library The Phoenix Woodwind Quintet brings Prokofiev’s famous composition to life by playing the voices of Peter and his animal friends on their instruments. Join the cast on stage as an actor “illustrates” the music with masks and mime. A musical adventure you won’t want…

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