The Universal Vare STEM and Arts Charter School in South Philly will not pursue a charter renewal following the 2025-26 school year, officials said on Wednesday. The Universal Vare Charter School Board of Directors will make the formal announcement on Thursday at a news conference at the school.  According to school officials, the decision follows […]

The Princeton Middle School will be getting a full-time mental health counselor. The Princeton Public Schools Board of Education approved a job description for the new position at its May 27 meeting. The school district had contracted with another provider, but opted to create the new position. A social worker is being “re-purposed” for the […]

The 5 Points Night Market is returning to Burholme this summer, bringing food, music and community pride back to Rising Sun Avenue on Thursday, June 26, from 5-9 p.m. Stretching from Cottman Avenue to St. Vincent Street, the evening will feature food trucks, local vendors, live performances, summer fun and activities for all ages. The […]

For Business Administrator Matthew Bouldin and Interim Superintendent of Schools Kathie Foster, the Princeton Public Schools Board of Education’s last meeting of the 2024-25 school year held some bittersweet moments. Bouldin and Foster were feted by school board members at the board’s June 11 meeting as they wrapped up their tenure in the Princeton Public […]

A Lawrence High School graduate and veteran educator has been appointed to fill a vacancy on the Lawrence Township Public Schools Board of Education. Makenzie E. Kelly, who graduated from Lawrence High School in 2011, was named to fill the seat held by former school board member Amanda Santos at the school board’s June 11 […]

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Mayor Courtney Peters-Manning hosted the second annual Mayors’ Awards for First Responders at the Woolsey Park Bandshell. The Mayors’ Awards recognized the bravery, service, and dedication of Hopewell Valley’s police officers, firefighters, EMTs, and public works personnel who went above and beyond to keep the community safe on June 7. “Today, we honor the selfless […]

Lawrence Township officials are hosting an open house on June 26 for public input on proposed pedestrian safety improvements at Lawrenceville Elementary School. The public information open house will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Lawrence Township Municipal Building. Lawrence Township received a $358,000 grant from the New Jersey Department of […]

Princeton Council has adopted the special improvement (SID)’s $461,000 fiscal year budget for the 2025-26 year. Council President Mia Sacks, Councilwoman Michelle Pirone Lambros, Councilman David Cohen, Councilwoman Leticia Fraga, and Councilman Leighton Newlin voted “yes” to approve the budget for the year. Councilman Brian McDonald was absent from the meeting. “We see a growth […]

Although Juneteenth was not declared a federal holiday until 2021, many states, counties, and other entities have been observing it for years. Texas was the first to declare Juneteenth a state holiday in 1980. Celebrating Juneteenth at the Somerset County-operated senior wellness centers with special activities and programs has become an annual tradition. “This month, we are excited […]