Tag: Lawrenceville
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Pennington School students continue excellence in foreign languages
Eighteen Spanish IV Honors students at The Pennington School received recognition for their performance on the National Spanish Exam this year, with 12th graders Hexin Jiang and Christopher Ly earning the Oro prize for their scores in the 95th percentile. Twelfth-grader Kira O’Neil; and 11th graders Jonah Heimann of Princeton, Garren McCauley and Evin Roldan…
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Womanspace will honor Elizabeth Smart for using kidnapping experience to help other victims
“When I look in the mirror, I see a mother and a wife and someone I am proud to be. I see an advocate. I see a survivor.” On May 12 at 6 p.m., Elizabeth Smart will be honored with the 26th annual Barbara Boggs Sigmund Award presented by Womanspace, a non-profit…
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Pennington School students excel in foreign language exams
Several students at The Pennington School received nationally ranked scores on the National German Exam this year, with tenth-grader Maya Meehan-Ritter earning a gold medal. The Princeton resident completed the Level 4 exam and finished in the 90th percentile, according to information provided by the school. Four students, Ariana Colner, 12th grade, of Lawrenceville; Benjamin…
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Bridge Academy students raise money for Ukraine victims
For 16-year-old Will Blum, the conflict between Russia and Ukraine is personal. That’s because Will’s ancestors immigrated to the United States from Russia and Ukraine, and it’s the reason why he is interested in the invasion. “I don’t have any family in Ukraine or Russia, but for me, it’s still close to home, this thing…
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Female entrepreneur opens Crave Nature’s Eatery in Lawrenceville
Real estate developer and entrepreneur Violetta Wyszynski is opening Crave Nature’s Eatery, a fast casual, quick serve café specializing in healthy breakfast and lunch options six days a week at Viva Plaza, located at 1891 Brunswick Ave. (Business Route 1) in Lawrenceville. The 2,000-square-foot eatery is slated to open with a ribbon cutting with Lawrence…
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IAFL’s ‘Love Is in the Air’ event supports education for children in Haiti
ITIAH Angels For Learning (IAFL) hosted a fundraiser at Café Du Pain Bakery in Lawrenceville to foster IAFL’s mission of delivering education to children in Haiti. Volunteers Magnolia Brown-McGlothen, Sherly Porsana, Giorgio Dell’Acqua, Alinah Thadal, Ava Daniels and Marie Thadal assisted in the “Love Is in the Air” event March 4 and 5. IAFL received…
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Pedestrian crossing lights to be installed on Main Street in Lawrenceville
A rectangular rapid flashing beacon system, which alerts drivers to the presence of pedestrians at a crosswalk, will be installed on Main Street at Titus Avenue and Main Street at Phillips Avenue in the village of Lawrenceville. The Lawrence Township Council approved a pair of resolutions authorizing an agreement between the township and the New…
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Teen philanthropists address needs of local, national, international communities
The Jewish Community Youth Foundation (JCYF) celebrated its 19th year by distributing more than $36,000 to 21 non-profit organizations by 121 teens representing 12 synagogues and 29 area schools. JCYF is a project of Jewish Family and Children’s Services (JFCS) of Greater Mercer County and the Ricky and Andrew J. Shechtel Philanthropic Fund. The program…
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MAPL Diving Championship: Oster secures girls championship, Lawver wins boys championship
When the Mid Atlantic Prep League (MAPL) Diving Championships returned in 2022, Lawrenceville School sophomore Dylan Oster and Hun School senior Rowland Lawver claimed the top spots for the girls and boys competitions. The divers each earned their first place medals in the championship dive meet that took place at The Hill School in Pottstown,…