Tag: Lawrenceville
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Rider University presidential appointment renewed
The Rider University Board of Trustees has renewed the appointment of President Gregory G. Dell’Omo, Ph.D., for two years beyond his current agreement, to July 31, 2024. Robert S. Schimek ’87, chairman of the board, said this was a unanimous decision of the trustees that “reaffirms our steadfast belief in President Dell’Omo’s leadership of our…
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The Bridge Academy holds eighth grade graduation after months-long postponement
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, The Bridge Academy postponed its annual 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony from June until Sept. 30. Staff and families gathered in the parking lot in a socially distanced ceremony to honor their transition to high school. “Parents, take a moment and remember your child when they were young, elementary school, their…
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The Pennington School names its Cum Laude seniors
Twelve Pennington School seniors were inducted as student members of the school’s chapter of the Cum Laude Society, within the top 10% of their class as determined by grade point average, one of the highest honors the school can confer. The new members of Cum Laude, named on Oct. 13, are William Bernal, Sophia Cano,…
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ArtJam and holiday market support artists, and local families experiencing homelessness
ArtJam for the Holidays is a re-imagined art event, supporting homeless families, and taking a creative approach while keeping visitors safe and socially distant. From Nov. 14 to Dec. 12, ArtJam for the Holidays will display the art of professional artists and undiscovered artists who have experienced homelessness. In addition to an online gallery (www.artjamnj.org), the…
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Adath Israel to present ‘Between Privilege and Peril’ virtual lecture
Dr. Devin Naar, a renowned historian and popular speaker, will present a virtual lecture on Jews and Structural Racism through the Adath Israel MOSAIC Cultural Series. Formerly from Lawrenceville, Naar currently is the Isaac Alhadeff professor in Sephardic Studies, associate professor of History, and faculty at the Stroum Center for Jewish Studies in the Jackson…
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Lord & Taylor to close at Quaker Bridge Mall
The Quaker Bridge Mall is losing the second of its four anchor stores, following the announcement that the Lord & Taylor department store is going out of business. Le Tote, Inc., which owns Lord & Taylor, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Aug. 2. The company bought the department store chain from Hudson’s Bay Co. Signs…
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Opinion: Governing body of Presbyterian Church of Lawrenceville decries theft and removal of Black Lives Matter signs
We write to decry the recent acts of vandalism, theft and removal of several “Black Lives Matter” signs in our community. The news of these events saddens us and, as citizens of Lawrence Township and members of the Presbyterian Church of Lawrenceville, it is necessary to speak out. We hope and pray that the…
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Opinion: A Double Miracle
I want to share a brief story about the miracles my sons experienced in their lives. Justin now holds a Master’s in Human Nutrition from The University Of Bridgeport and did his post graduate studies in mind-body medicine.The owner of his own company, Justin is dedicated to changing how we address autoimmune diseases so that…
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HomeFront says children who are poor, homeless face challenges with remote learning
When public school resumes next month, many students will be learning remotely at least part of the time. But for some children – the ones who live in homeless shelters and motels – that kind of learning is not going to make the grade. That’s the assessment of Connie Mercer, the executive director of HomeFront.…
