• John Hart: Signer of the Declaration of Independence

    GUEST COLUMN By Stanley Vitello Most of us are familiar with the celebrated names of our founding fathers —George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin and Alexander Hamilton. Underappreciated, but equally praiseworthy, are revolutionary patriots such as Hon. John Hart. He is included among what historian Joseph P. Ellis called "the greatest…

  • LAWRENCE: Fireworks set to go off on Saturday

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer The skies over Lawrence Township will be awash in the rockets’ red, white and blue glare as the township hosts its annual Fourth of July celebration Saturday at the Rider University campus. The fireworks display will begin around 9:45 p.m. and last about 20 minutes. The rain date is Sunday,…

  • HUNTERDON: Fireworks to follow Thursday’s concert

    The Hunterdon Symphony will continue the Music Under the Stars summer concert series July 3, with Americana music. The show will be followed by fireworks. The Allentown Community Concert Band, following the example of 19th-century musical Americana, is the featured artist. Its concert concludes at 9 p.m. followed by a fireworks show sponsored by the…

  • ART IN THE EVERYDAY

    By Elizabeth Ackerman The Fourth of July celebrates the founding of our country, and the Hopewell Valley Arts Council encourages you to celebrate the artists who contributed to America’s colonial art scene. Head to Morven Museum and Garden for a double dose of talent and beauty this weekend, and come face-to-face with New Jersey’s 19th…

  • BORDENTOWN CITY: City approves budget with 2-cent tax rate hike

    By Amy Batista, Special Writer    The City Commissioners approved a $5.39 million municipal budget, which calls for a 2-cent increase in the municipal tax rate during its meeting on June 9.    ”Debt payment out of the city fund in 2013 was $497,550 and in 2014 is $408,500 and it decreased by $70,500,” said Mayor…

  • MANVILLE: Slavic dinner scheduled for Wednesday

    Community calendar, issue of July 3 Wed., July 9 Slavic dinner: St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church holds monthly dinner, 4 to 7 p.m., St. Mary Parish Center, 1900 Brooks Blvd. $13 for adults (ages 9 and up) and $5 for children (8 and under). All-you-can-eat pirohi, stuffed cabbage, kielbasa and sauerkraut, mashed potatoes. A surprise…

  • Pop Goes the Page’s 1st Birthday Contest!
  • ROBBINSVILLE: Subscription busing no go

    By Amy Batista, Special Writer    School officials recommended not offering subscription busing at this time and exploring other options during the board meeting on June 24.    The topic of providing courtesy busing to students who are not currently eligible for free transportation arose again during the meeting.    ”Unfortunately, the bids came back very high…

  • HAMILTON: Saving a historic landmark from the wrecking ball

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