Tag: Pennington Borough
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Author Stephen Crane continues to impact alma mater
Author Stephen Crane has posthumously earned an induction into the New Jersey Hall of Fame. He joined Fran Lebowitz, General Martin Dempsey and Eli Manning in the Class of 2019-20 during a virtual ceremony in October. Crane is known for the classic novel “The Red Badge of Courage”. The war novel first published in 1895…
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Mercer County provides residents with free at-home tests for COVID-19
Mercer County residents will now be able to receive free at-home tests for COVID-19. Through a partnership with Vault Medical Services of New Jersey, county residents, first responders and healthcare workers can sign up for a free at-home saliva collection test to determine if an individual is infected with COVID-19. The county is providing the…
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Local nonprofit provides domestic violence victims with resources
The issue of domestic violence was brought to the forefront locally during the coronavirus pandemic by a Princeton area non-profit’s virtual summit of panelists and survivors. The organization Lead My Way conducted the virtual summit on Oct. 24, which was designed to provide resources for survivors and victims, along with tips for others to notice…
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HVRSD steers through challenge of school closures during coronavirus pandemic
Navigating the coronavirus pandemic has not been an easy task for school districts statewide during the 2020-21 school year. Since beginning the school year with in-person instruction, the Hopewell Valley Regional School District (HVRSD) has faced several school closures due to confirmed COVID-19 cases, but those schools have been able to reopen with in-person instruction…
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Incumbents seek Pennington council seats in general election
Pennington will have an uncontested race for two three-year terms on the council in the upcoming general election on Nov. 3. Terms of the council seats held by Council President Catherine Chandler (D) and Glen Griffiths (D) end on Dec 31. Chandler is running for re-election and Democratic candidate Ken Gross is seeking his first…
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BMS for Community raises money to aid global relief efforts in combating COVID-19
In the era of COVID-19, one company has found a creative way to raise money for relief efforts to aid individuals and families affected by the virus. As Bristol Meyers Squibb (BMS) employees, their families and invited patients participate in BMS for Community, an inaugural event organized by the company, they will track their time…
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Amazing Pumpkin Carve returns to Hopewell Valley showcasing Halloween art
The Hopewell Valley Arts Council’s annual pumpkin carve tradition will be a little different in its sixth year for valley residents, as the competition becomes a drive-thru event. For the event to occur during the current coronavirus pandemic, the arts council adapted the Amazing Pumpkin Carve at Woolsey Park in Hopewell Township to adhere to…
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Hopewell Valley Board of Education discusses school district equity audit
Hopewell Valley Board of Education members and district officials were briefed on the findings of an independent equity audit conducted by Rowan University professor Jennifer Rich. Rich’s teaching at the university has an emphasis on social justice and anti-bias education, according to the university. When the school board convened for a virtual meeting on Sept.…
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Hopewell Valley student’s environmental passion guides her to national competition in October
When the 10th annual Broadcom MASTERS national competition takes place virtually next month, there will be only one student representing New Jersey: Charlotte Michaluk. Broadcom MASTERS (Math, Applied Science, Technology and Engineering for Rising Stars) is designed to inspire young scientists, innovators and engineers, according to the competition. The middle school competition tests critical thinking,…
