• Group asks candidates to commit to reform

    David M. Goodman, Princeton  To the editor: As a team leader of the District 12 Committee of Represent.Us, my group has asked candidates in the June 3 primary to commit to significant campaign reform. Represent.Us is a growing national movement taking on the problem of money in politics. Through a nonpartisan grass roots campaign,…

  • WEST WINDSOR: Township mulls energy sharing, savings plan

    By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Staff Writer WEST WINDSOR — Township officials don’t want to splash into energy pooling if it’s going to cost taxpayers money. Pamela Frank, of Gabel Associates, an energy, environmental and public utility consulting firm based in Highland Park, gave the Township Council a presentation on government energy aggregation at its May 12…

  • McCarter’s rite of spring

    McCarter’s rite of spring

    Theater previews new season at its annual gala By Philip Sean Curran, Staff Writer McCarter Theatre Center attracted some big names Saturday night — and they weren’t even the ones performing on stage. McCarter’s gala fundraiser was sold out three months before invitations even were sent out, according to event organizers. "People just know about…

  • McCarter’s rite of spring

    McCarter’s rite of spring

    Gala co-chairs Judith Scheide and Tamera Matteo, are joined by Timothy Andrews and McCarter’s Artistic Director Emily Mann. Photo by Rebecca Nowalski

  • PRINCETON: Former PU president criticizes Haverford protesters

    By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Staff Writer Former Princeton University President William Bowen used the podium at the Haverford College commencement ceremony Sunday to lecture protesters about openness and mutual respect. Canadian physicist Robert Birgeneau backed out of making the commencement speech and accepting an honorary degree in the wake of approximately 50 students and faculty members…

  • PRINCETON: Donahue double highlights MCC

    PRINCETON: Donahue double highlights MCC

    PHS senior repeats in mile, adds 800 title By Justin Feil, Assistant Sports Editor    HAMILTON — Conor Donahue has grown plenty since last year, and the Mercer County Championships were the perfect proving ground Saturday.    The Princeton High School senior won his first county title in the 1,600 meters last year, but didn’t have the…

  • PRINCETON: Easy riders: Kids line up for Wheels Rodeo

    PRINCETON: Easy riders: Kids line up for Wheels Rodeo

    By Charley Falkenburg, Special to the Packet Geared up in a Hello Kitty shell helmet, Sophia Eby, 2, rolled up in a shiny, magenta tricycle complete with a black bucket seat and black streamers flowing from the handlebars. She was ready to ride. "This is her Harley," explained her mom, Sarah Eby of Princeton. "She…

  • PRINCETON: Donahue double highlights MCC

    PRINCETON: Donahue double highlights MCC

    Princeton High’s Conor Donahue won two events at the Mercer County Championships, capturing the 800 and 1600 meters. Photo by John Blaine

  • PRINCETON: Easy riders: Kids line up for Wheels Rodeo

    PRINCETON: Easy riders: Kids line up for Wheels Rodeo

    File photo by Phil McAuliffe The 7th annual Wheels Rodeo will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Community Park swimming pool parking lot at 400 Witherspoon St. 

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