• Do it again!

    Carolyn and Mike Fernandez, Lambertville     We write to thank and applaud the wonderful effort put forth by the organizers of the recent weekend music festival here in Lambertville. It showcased the region’s impressive musical talent against the backdrop of an idyllic river setting.    We remain hopeful that the less than stellar weather condition did…

  • ‘Cold Souls’

    ‘Cold Souls’

    This moderately entertaining art-house film skims the surface of interesting ideas without diving in by Elise Nakhnikian    ”People come here and they all want to know if the soul is immortal, and how it functions – and we haven’t a clue,” says Cold Souls’ Dr. Flintstein (David Strathairn).    It’s a funny line, but it’s also…

  • ROBBINSVILLE: Resident says she’s been removed from mayor’s lawsuit

    By Melissa L. Gaffney, Staff Writer    ROBBINSVILLE — One of the residents Mayor Dave Fried sued over a Web site he says slandered him says her name has been withdrawn from the lawsuit.    ”I have a very good attorney,” said Laura Friedman, of Church Street, when asked the reason for the lawsuit change. Her attorney,…

  • Jersey summers full of variety

    Barbara Langan, Florence    Another summer is soon to expire. Because of the unusual weather patterns since early June, I’m inclined to say that the summer of ‘09 wasn’t exactly a “stellar one.” Yet, despite the weather-woes, when I look back and take stock of these past three months, I feel nothing but gratitude! Once again,…

  • LAWRENCE: COAH ruling clouds process

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer Lawrence Township has always provided its fair share of affordable housing, but a ruling by the Appellate Division of state Superior Court last month may have thrown into question whether Lawrence — or any other municipality — is safe from legal challenges by would-be developers of affordable housing.     In…

  • TOASTMASTERS IN ROCKY HILL TO CONDUCT HUMOROUS SPEECH CONTEST

    By Tracie Owen The best and most humorous speaker in the area will be chosen Friday, September 11, when Successfully Speak Up Toastmasters hosts both a Humorous Speech Contest as well as Table Topics Contest. The event will be conducted at the Mary Jacobs Memorial Library in Rocky Hill, NJ, beginning at 7:30 p.m., and…

  • RINGOES: Ride 4 Erik will raise funds for CureSearch

    RINGOES: Ride 4 Erik will raise funds for CureSearch

    As a toddler, Erik Zimmerman was diagnosed with cancer of the brain and spine. He is 18 now.

  • FLORENCE: Museum of mystery

    FLORENCE: Museum of mystery

    Paranormal investigators check out reports of sounds and lights at building    FLORENCE — The building may be newly refurbished, but spirits remain.    At least, that’s the possibility under investigation by the Paranormal Activity Research Society, which spent a stormy Saturday night checking out reports of hauntings at the Roebling Museum on Second Avenue.    PARS co-founder…

  • LAWRENCE: Local author helps profile Greg Grant’s rise to NBA

    By Justin Feil, The Packet Group     Friends used to ask Martin Sumner when he was going to write a book.     The Lawrenceville resident can now introduce them to his first one, co-authored with Greg Grant, who is the focal point of “94 Feet and Rising: The Journey of Greg Grant to the NBA…

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