• Book fair yielded $3K for Stony Brook’s library

       A book fair hosted recently at the Princeton MarketFair Barnes & Noble by the Stony Brook Elementary School netted the school over $3,000 to purchase new books for the school library.    The Stony Brook Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) worked with Barnes & Noble Booksellers in this effort to raise funds for its school library to…

  • HIGHTSTOWN: Blinded by the light

    Borough eyes crackdown on bright signs By Doug Carman, Staff Writer    HIGHTSTOWN — Bright, flashy neon signs are a no-no in the borough, yet they’re all over Main Street.    However, bright signs using LED bulbs are perfectly legal, the Borough Council noticed. Some members of the governing body considered changing that Tuesday.    After the council…

  • NEW HOPE: Local man wants to be ‘Most Recognizable Man in America’
  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Pierre serves community for two decades

    By Mary Brienza, Staff Writer    Pierre’s Restaurant on Georges Road has been serving food and the community since 1990 and with its success proves the “American Dream” is still viable today.    There is a sign that reads “With your support. With our hard work. We build it together.” as patrons enter the deli part of…

  • State facing long-range budget challenges

    By: centraljersey.com New Jersey has serious budget problems. I know from personal experience that the state will have a difficult time managing its finances in the coming years. I do not know how the state’s fiscal house will ultimately be mended, but I am quite certain there will be large scale changes. The gap between…

  • Rich Fisher

    By: centraljersey.com The Hopewell Valley girls swim team could just missed gaining its second consecutive Colonial Valley Conference swimming title Tuesday, but first-year coach Karen Upperco is still pleased with how the season is going so far. "I’m very happy with how the team is doing," said the former Bulldog standout. "Every swimmer has dropped…

  • Accounting students offer free tax help

    By: centraljersey.com During the months of February and March, Rider University accounting students will offer free tax help through the Internal Revenue Services’ Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program for low- to moderate-income individuals and senior citizens. Sessions will be held in the Bart Luedeke Center, Room 14 (next to the Rider Bookstore on the…

  • PENNINGTON: An art show to appeal to almost anyone

    PENNINGTON: An art show to appeal to almost anyone

    By John Tredrea, Staff Writer    The artist is young, the art gallery owner is young and the art they’ll display together heralds the energy of youth, with a savvy and humorous historical perspective.    At Veridian Gallery at 43 S. Main St. in downtown Pennington from Jan. 22 to March 19 will be “… Through These…

  • John D. Passalaris, M.D.

    By: centraljersey.com Heart disease: It’s the leading cause of death among Americans and one of the most common medical problems in the United States. It is also one of the most preventable – but first you have to know the facts. What is heart disease? There are many types of diseases that can affect the…

View our current articles

Stay connected to your community