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Valedictorian Rohan Rao shares path to success
For Rohan Rao, the road to becoming the valedictorian of the Lawrence High School (LHS) Class of 2025 began at home. It started with his parents, Jay and Nita Rao, who encouraged him to stretch and do as much as he could, while his older sister, Esha Rao, served as a role model and set […]
‘Pride in the stars and stripes’
In-mid June, Princeton honored the adoption of the American flag with an annual Flag Day ceremony. The Spirit of Princeton, a nonprofit and nonpartisan community committee, sponsors Princeton’s Flag Day ceremony, which was held this year on June 13 on the plaza at the Princeton Municipal Complex, a day before the national Flag Day on […]
Princeton celebrates Juneteenth
Hundreds turned out for the Juneteenth celebration culminating with the show “Masters of Soul: A Motown Revue” at the 2025 Princeton Festival, despite a dramatic evening downpour with flooding, thunder, and high winds. Presented in partnership with the Municipality of Princeton, the day began with sunshine and the annual Juneteenth Flag Raising ceremony at 1 Monument Hall honoring the emancipation of enslaved […]
National Night Out, Pickleball, and America’s 250th
The Hillsborough Police Department is hosting the township’s third annual National Night Out on August 5 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Mountain View Park. “National Night Out is a great opportunity for the Hillsborough Community to meet and engage with our local police while participating in some fun events,” said Mayor John Ciccarelli. National […]
More clean energy can reduce electric costs
by Alison Mitchell, Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation You’ve probably noticed your electric bill going up, and wondered what can be done about it. More clean energy like solar and wind could help lower those bills – and help protect the environment – but it’s stuck in line. While New Jersey has been making great strides in developing clean energy in-state, our power […]
‘Go do bold things’
The Hillsborough High School Class of 2025 moved on to the next chapter of their lives with pomp and circumstance. Principal Jeffrey DiLollo welcomed family and friends to the 54th annual graduation exercises that took place at Jersey Mike’s Arena on the Rutgers University campus on June 19. “In a special way today, I’d like […]
‘Enjoy life in the now’
The Bordentown Regional High School Class of 2025 moved on to the next chapter of their lives with pomp and circumstance. Principal Rob Walder welcomed family and friends inside the Performing Arts Center on June 19. Salutatorian Isha Amin shared with her graduating class that after the first day of high school in September 2021, […]
East Windsor Police blotter
A 25-year-old Monroe Township resident was arrested on an active warrant from Cranbury Township following an investigation into a crash on Route 130 on June 15. The resident was processed and released after posting bail. A 34-year-old East Windsor Township man was charged with hindering apprehension and violating the noise ordinance after police were sent […]
Princeton Police blotter
A pre-owned Cosmograph Daytona Rolex watch, valued at $119,500, was stolen from a Nassau Street store on June 15. Two men entered the store and stole the watch. A Tee-Ar Place resident reported the theft of an Apple Macbook Air laptop computer from her porch after it was delivered by FedEx on June 14. It […]