• PRINCETON: School district loses appeal for Blue Ribbon School

    By Stephanie Vaccaro, Staff Writer    Princeton Schools Superintendent Judith Wilson announced Tuesday night at the school board meeting that Riverside Elementary School had lost its appeal regarding its elimination from consideration as a Blue Ribbon School. The district was notified this September that the spring 2010 standardized test results for literacy for special needs students…

  • PRINCETON: Parents show concern for children’s stress levels

    By Victoria Hurley-Schubert, Staff Writer    Some 40 parents gathered on a cold winter night to discuss an issue dear to their hearts: their child’s education. But, this wasn’t just any discussion about the education system, it was a discussion focused on how stressed out, over booked and over achieving today’s youth have become.    The discussion…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Building with optimism

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Building with optimism

    Mary Brienza, Staff Writer    Despite the tough economic times, with many uncertain and worried about the future, one local businessman said he was optimistic as he opened a new office plaza on Route 27.    Attorney Paul Rajan, 65, and his Realtor wife, Hershey, 60, of North Brunswick, own the new two-story commercial building called Hershey…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Alliance Martial Arts fights juvenile diabetes

    HILLSBOROUGH: Alliance Martial Arts fights juvenile diabetes

    Front row, Meghan Peragine and Dylan Wolski; back row, Kevin Peragine, Maryann Malak and Adam Cuddyer. (Photo courtesy of Kevin Peragine)

  • Top-Tier Tutoring Releases Enhanced Podcast That Showcases Campus Visit to the University of Miami

    By Rhonda Rivera West Orange, NJ, December 16, 2010:  In its latest podcast, Rhonda Rivera, co-founder of Top-Tier Tutoring, shares information learned at the University of Miami during the recent campus tour and attendance at the information session led by the Admissions Office.  To listen to the podcast, go to www.bit.ly/fdf9cI. During the podcast, Rivera…

  • PLUMSTED: Warriors looking for title run

    New Egypt girls basketball has depth, experience By Justin Feil, The Packet Group    The New Egypt High School girls basketball team has high expectations after a breakthrough season last year.    The Warriors reached the South Jersey Group I semifinals before falling to top-seeded Paulsboro, 53-41. They return three senior leaders from that team, and a…

  • POLICE BLOTTER: Week of Dec. 17

    Princeton Township    Rodrigo Ramirez, 34, of Trenton, was arrested on outstanding warrants out of Princeton Township and West Windsor, totaling $2,000. At 11:53 a.m. on Dec. 7, police responded to the Municipal Courtroom to assist in Mr. Ramirez’s arrest. He was taken to police headquarters and later released after posting the $2,000 bail. * *…

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Recession changes business’s direction

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Recession changes business’s direction

    Brushill Nursery photosNursery workers now spend most of their time on residential jobs due to the recession.

  • SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Students help needy with giving tree

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Students help needy with giving tree

    Mary Brienza, Staff Writer Despite the cold temperatures that often accompany the holiday season, students are giving off the warmth of the season by helping the less fortunate in the community.    South Brunswick High School is sponsoring a Giving Tree program for students to participate in by donating gift cards that will go to needy…

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