East Windsor Police blotter
Two Trenton women, ages 29 and 37, were charged with shoplifting on May 28 in connection with an incident that occurred at TJ Maxx on March 12. The women allegedly concealed clothing worth $671.73 and left the store without paying. The incident was assigned to a detective, who identified the women. A 22-year-old East Windsor […]
Police investigating two burglaries
The Princeton Police Department is investigating two burglaries on Leavitt Lane and Nassau Street that occurred on May 22 and May 23. In both instances, the burglars allegedly entered the houses through unlocked windows and rummaged through multiple rooms, police said. The burglar entered the Leavitt Lane home on May 22 through an unlocked window […]
Marchesano goes distance for Raiders
It wasn’t that the stars were aligned. More like the angry clouds were aligned. And it couldn’t have worked out any better for Jake Marchesano and his team. Marchesano was a dominant pitcher for the Archbishop Ryan High School baseball team, and he came into the season as a perfect 1-2 punch with fellow senior Dave […]
Older Adult Oncology Program focuses on unique needs of those 65 plus
By Ramy Sedhom, MD There is no one-size-fits-all approach for treating cancer. This is especially true for older adults, who typically face different challenges than younger adults during cancer care. At Penn Medicine Princeton Cancer Center, the Older Adult Oncology Program provides personalized cancer treatment, navigation, and supportive services to better meet the specialized needs […]
Food and more at VegFest
The South Street Headhouse District will once again host Philly VegFest, bringing music, food and the vegan experience to South Philly. Now in its fifth installment, Philly VegFest 2025 will celebrate all things plant-based living with a free day of family-friendly activities on June 14 at Bainbridge Green that goes well beyond the food. “For […]
The bold vision that saved the Palisades and inspired a movement
by Alison Mitchell, Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation This year, we celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Palisades Interstate Park Commission – a pioneering model of environmental preservation. Long before conservation was a part of public consciousness, a group of determined citizens banded together to stop the destruction of the Palisades cliffs along the Hudson River. Their efforts saved an iconic […]

Creativity Day at KleinLife
KleinLife, 10100 Jamison Ave., continued the celebration of its 50th anniversary by presenting a plethora of original creative works, including paintings and drawings, sculptures, videos, needlepoint, knitting and photos, as a salute to National Creativity Day. Hal Croasmun and the ScreenwritingU founded National Creativity Day in 2018 to celebrate imaginative spirits everywhere. ••

Some of Bustleton’s best students
Payton Killman, May Abuayhood, GBCL president Jack O’Hara, Taaki Thomas, Abigail Frizzle.

Crescenz VFW observes Memorial Day
Michael J. Crescenz Medal of Honor Rising Sun VFW Post 2819, 6850 Martins Mill Road, last week held its annual Memorial Day ceremony. Steve, Chris and Joe Crescenz represented their brother, a Cardinal Dougherty graduate who was the only Philadelphian to earn the Medal of Honor for his heroics in Vietnam. The event also included […]

Free doughnuts June 6 at The Bakery
A beloved South Philly doughnut shop will celebrate its anniversary with giveaways and special deals on June 6. Simply named “The Bakery,” the charming neighborhood cafe at 2300 S. 3rd St. in the Whitman neighborhood will give away free doughnuts to its first 50 customers on June 6 starting at 7 a.m., followed by $1 […]