Tag: Princeton
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Brandywine Senior Living to celebrate grandparents all week
Brandywine Living at Princeton will celebrate National Assisted Living Week Sept. 12-18. The community will kick off the week on Grandparents Day, Sept. 12, from noon to 2 p.m. with a Wild West meets Country Party. The day is packed with a country band, shooting gallery, petting zoo, pony rides, BBQ ribs and chicken, and…
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Town looks to improve pedestrian safety on Route 206
Aiming to ensure pedestrian safety on Route 206/State Road, the Princeton Council has awarded a contract to a traffic consultant to study the feasibility of installing rapid flashing beacons at two key pedestrian crosswalks. WSP USA was awarded the $14,624 contract to conduct the feasibility study at the Princeton Council’s Aug. 9 meeting. The consultant…
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The Hun School to live stream convocation on Sept. 13
The Hun School will hold convocation for its 108th academic year on Sept. 13, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of girls and women at Hun. Renowned businesswoman Alicia Tillman will be the featured speaker and 10 alumnae from the classes of 1972-76 will return to campus to lead the processional, celebrate the occasion, and welcome…
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Princeton Community Television will broadcast tourism videos
Princeton Community Television (PCTV) is partnering with the Mercer County Office of Economic Development to expand tourism throughout Central New Jersey. PCTV will be airing a series of tourism videos and sponsored announcements highlighting the activities, events and historical points of interest that make Mercer County a visitor’s destination. Mercer County is home to more…
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Opinion: Thanks to the Princetonian Diner for helping after storm
I want to thank the Princetonian Diner for lifting the bill for my granddaughter, husband, two children, aunt and cousin for breakfast after finding out that my granddaughter’s house was washed away by Tropical Storm Ida. As a former Princeton resident who now lives in the suburbs of Las Vegas, we used to frequent that…
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Tropical Storm Ida: Central Jersey update
The following updates are related to Tropical Storm Ida and its after-effects in Central Jersey. East Brunswick: Church Lane between Dunhams Corner Road and Fresh Ponds Road will have road work today, Friday, Sept. 3, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Plan alternate route. Detours may be in place. Helmetta: Recycling pickup will be Saturday,…
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Princeton University student awarded grant to join childhood cancer research project
Although it’s the leading cause of death for children under 19, according to the National Cancer Institute, childhood cancer research only receives 4% of funding from the federal cancer budget. In order to continue the search for a cure, Northwestern Mutual, through its foundation, is supporting the next generation of pediatric cancer researchers through Alex’s…
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Mercer, Somerset counties impacted by Tropical Storm Ida
Editor’s note: As of 4:15 p.m. Sept. 2, Cherry Valley, Princeton Kingston, Alexander, Washington and Rosedale roads in Princeton were reopened. The remnants of Tropical Storm Ida dumped several inches of rain on Mercer County, resulting in flooding as the Stony Brook, Little Bear Brook, the Shabakunk Creek and the Delaware & Raritan Canal…
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Middlesex County experiences effects of Tropical Storm Ida
Editor’s note: As of 11 a.m. Sept. 2, the following roads were reopened: Route 130 in both directions in South Brunswick; all roads in Milltown, though storm debris may remain on roads until crews catch up. As of 1 p.m. Sept. 2, all roads in Monroe have been reopened. The Milltown Boro Pool will open…
