• A school budget message from the superintendent

    Proposed reductions to the 2010-11 budget listed Thomas A. Smith, Hopewell Valley Regional School District    As you are aware, the recent funding reduction by the state has impacted Hopewell Valley particularly hard. The 85 percent reduction in state aid translates to a reduction of $3.4 million. There is no denying that these are very difficult…

  • PRINCETON: Township posts property revaluation results

    By Lauren Otis, Staff Writer   Princeton Township residential properties nearly doubled in value on average, according to Appraisal Systems Inc., the firm contracted to conduct the municipal revaluation. Assuming no budget increase, township residents will pay slightly less in annual property taxes    The 2010 average assessed value for residences in the township is now $837,100,…

  • McCarter Theatre Center

    McCarter Theatre Center

    McCarter Theatre Center for the Performing Arts in Princeton

  • Princeton Symphony Orchestra

    Princeton Symphony Orchestra

    By Discover Jersey Arts Whether performing classical masterworks, introducing music by modern-day masters, or hosting area schoolchildren at their first live symphony performance, the Princeton Symphony Orchestra is a cultural centerpiece of the Princeton community and one of the State’s finest musical organizations. The Symphony has been guided by an extraordinary Board of Trustees and…

  • MCCC Center for Continuing Studies to Offer Variety of Test Prep Courses

    By Wendy Humphrey West Windsor, N.J. – This spring and summer, Mercer County Community College’s Center for Continuing Studies (CCS) will offer test prep courses designed to boost test-takers’ confidence as they explore strategies for success. Short-term classes meet in evening sessions at MCCC’s http://www.mccc.edu/welcome_directions_wwcampus.shtml" href="http://www.mccc.edu/welcome_directions_wwcampus.shtml">West Windsor Campus, 1200 Old Trenton Road. A new course…

  • Princeton Pro Musica
  • Dismayed by church plans for Princeton Ridge

    Susan Kapoor of Princeton     It was dismaying to learn of the plans of the Westerly Road Church (WRC) to build a sprawling building and parking lot on the Princeton Ridge. This development will create eight acres of impervious land cover and destroy over 500 trees on this environmentally sensitive land. The Princeton Ridge has…

  • Gimmee Jimmy’s Cookies and Bakery Supports Bergen County’s United Way

    Gimmee Jimmy’s Cookies and Bakery Supports Bergen County’s United Way

    Gimmee Jimmy’s Cookies and Bakery Supports Bergen County’s United Way

  • The Lewis Center for the Arts at Princeton University

    The Lewis Center for the Arts at Princeton University

    By Discover Jersey Arts The Lewis Center is named in honor of Peter B. Lewis of the Princeton Class of 1955. A Charter Trustee of the University, Mr. Lewis is Chairman of the Board of the Progressive Corporation. Among his many gifts to Princeton, Mr. Lewis made a $101 million gift to the University in…

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