• Consolidation essential for sustaining Princeton

    Ingrid Reed, Princeton The two Princetons are fortunate that consolidation provides us with a unique opportunity to manage more effectively the fiscal crunch that confronts all governments in New Jersey.    Our state, our counties, our municipalities and our school boards all face significant shortfall in revenues and expenses that continue to rise even with the…

  • IRENE: WEST WINDSOR: Flooding, but no major damage

    IRENE: WEST WINDSOR: Flooding, but no major damage

    By Stephanie Vacarro, Staff Writer West Windsor Update: Hurricane Irene was kinder to West Windsor than many other areas. As of Sunday morning, there were no storm-related injuries, said Lt. Robert Garofalo, and no loss of property. About 1,000 residents are without power as several housing developments were adversely affected by the storm, said Lt.…

  • PLAINSBORO: Police charge two with prostitution

       PLAINSBORO — Police arrested two women at The Asian Spa on Thursday and charged them with one count each of promoting prostitution and engaging in prostitution.    In March of this year police began receiving a series of anonymous letters detailing elicit activity, which involved sexual activity with clients in return for money.    An investigation was…

  • IRENE: MERCER COUNTY: Executive Hughes declares state of emergency in anticipation of Irene

       TRENTON — Mercer County is urging its residents to be prepared for severe weather and heavy rains in the coming days as Hurricane Irene is predicted to make landfall on the Atlantic coastline.    County Executive Brian Hughes has declared a limited state of emergency (Executive Order 2011-03) in anticipation of the severe weather conditions expected…

  • IRENE: Community shares Hurricane Irene photos

    IRENE: Community shares Hurricane Irene photos

    Floodwaters flow through the Hightstown Engine Co. No. 1 building over N. Main Street on Sunday. (Courtesy photo by Ken Radz)

  • HEALTH MATTERS: Healthy bones an important part of healthy living

    By Helen Simigiannis, M.D., Princeton HealthCare System    You probably don’t realize it, but as you read this article, your bones are changing.    They are in a constant state of loss and re-growth from the time you’re born until the end of life.    When you’re young — up until about age 30 — bone is formed…

  • IRENE: PRINCETON: Rescuer dies from Sunday’s injuries

    By Victoria Hurley-Schubert, Staff Writer    A member of the Princeton First Aid and Rescue Squad (PFARS) has died from injuries sustained during an attempted swift water rescue at an abandoned car in the western section of Princeton Township.    Emergency Medical Technician Michael Kenwood, 39, had been dispatched to report of a stranded motor vehicle near…

  • Irene: Central Jersey: Road Closing Update

    Power outages persist due to flooded substation in Robbinsville By Joanne Degnan, Managing Editor     Frustrated residents were dealing with a second day of power outages and road closures Monday in the wake of the massive flooding caused by Hurricane Irene.     In Robbinsville, the JCP&L substation off Route 130 and Hankins Road remained under…

  • IRENE: SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Irene 8 p.m. Saturday police advisory

    IRENE: SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Irene 8 p.m. Saturday police advisory

    (Governor’s Office/Tim Larsen photo) Gov. Christopher Christie and Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno visit evacuees sheltered from Hurricane Irene at Rutgers University in Piscataway on Saturday.

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