Tag: JaZams

  • LOOSE ENDS 9/4: jaZams brings magic to Princeton Public Library’s Book Jam

    LOOSE ENDS 9/4: jaZams brings magic to Princeton Public Library’s Book Jam

    By Pam Hersh The big guy – with the giant bushy reddish beard, shaved head, and arms covered with tattoos – initially may appear a bit intimidating to the young kids he greets as they bound into jaZams, the magical toy store on Princeton’s Palmer Square. But it only takes a few seconds for the…

  • Newly formed local initiative feeds Princeton neighbors

    Newly formed local initiative feeds Princeton neighbors

    Local resident Blair Miller recently founded Mr. Rogers’ Neighbors Kindness Project, an initiative that allows the Princeton community to support struggling neighbors and participating businesses each time they order takeout, purchase books or toys, or shop at McCaffrey’s supermarket. Through the program, patrons of local restaurants and retail shops can add an extra meal, book…

  • LOOSE ENDS 4/3: Princeton University Reunions

    LOOSE ENDS 4/3: Princeton University Reunions

    By Pam Hersh May 30, 2015, was the last time I ran into – or more accurately, looked way up to – Bill Bradley, Princeton University (PU) Class of ’65. The former U.S. senator and renowned Princeton basketball legend was on campus five years ago to celebrate his 50th PU reunion. The first time I…