• Love farming, not the image of farms

    Matthew Galvin, Montgomery New Jersey is in love with farms. Throughout the state you see signs boasting preserved farmland. And despite these challenging economic times, state and local governments are still borrowing money to acquire even more acreage — either directly or through the purchase of development rights. This is supposed to be the Garden…

  • PRINCETON: A constant at the pool, Larry Ivan will return

    By Victoria Hurley-Schubert, Staff Writer    Since 1967 one voice has reigned over the Community Park Pool. Every weeknight Larry Ivan takes to the microphone and reminds people the pool has closed for the evening and for the lifeguards to go around and collect goggles, toys and other items left behind.    He also mans the gate,…

  • Stop and remember, stand together Sept. 11

    Sen. Frank Lautenberg, Washington, D.C. To ensure America never forgets the price that terrorism exacted in the Sept. 11 attacks, the U.S. Senate recently approved legislation that asks all Americans to join together in a national Moment of Remembrance on Sept. 11 and I am glad that so many New Jersey communities have agreed to…

  • HEALTH MATTERS: Learn about screening for risk of prostate cancer

    HEALTH MATTERS: Learn about screening for risk of prostate cancer

    By Edward Soffen, M.D.    Prostate cancer strikes thousands of American men every year, developing so quietly that most patients aren’t even aware they have it.    But while prostate cancer is slow growing, it can turn deadly if left undetected and untreated, especially in younger patients.    That is why it is important to talk with your…

  • Mrs. G TV & Appliances Fridge Painting Contest to Benefit Susan G. Komen

    Mrs. G TV & Appliances Fridge Painting Contest to Benefit Susan G. Komen

    By HilaryMorrisPR (LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ): Mrs. G TV & Appliances calls on all young artists in grades 6 through 12 to show their talent in the “Paint Our Fridge Pink” refrigerator decorating contest to support breast cancer awareness. The top 3 artists will be invited to the Mrs. G showroom in Lawrenceville to paint their designs…

  • WEST WINDSOR: Sept. 11 exhibit open now

       WEST WINDSOR— The township has planned two activities to recognize the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 tragedy.    Starting on Sept. 1 and during the month of September, a selection of photographs from former West Windsor resident Danny Sze’s “Images of Courage” will be displayed in the Municipal Building lobby. Mr. Sze, a professional photographer,…

  • PRINCETON: Cop camp keeps kids coming back for more

    By Victoria Hurley-Schubert, Staff Writer    Princeton children got a taste of police work at a youth academy that aimed to educate them on all the work that police officers do.    They saw a K9 demonstration, learned about helicopters, did mock suspect arrests and investigated a mock crime scene.    ”I heard of it and it sounded…

  • Sharrows editorial is off the mark

    Princeton Joint Pedestrian and Bikepath Advisory Committee We’d like to respond to your editorial “The Trouble With Sharrows” of Aug. 25.    You claim that the effectiveness of sharrows is doubtful, which suggests you haven’t done as much research as we have. For example “Evaluation of Shared Lane Markings” published last year by the Federal Highway…

  • UPPER FREEHOLD: Two township workers hurt in storm-related crash

    Flooding in municipal building prompts offices to relocate By Joanne Degnan, Managing Editor    UPPER FREEHOLD — Two Public Works employees dispatched during last weekend’s hurricane to put up barricades on a flooded road were injured after their truck crashed on Route 524 and struck a utility pole, township officials said.    Mayor LoriSue Mount said Monday…

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