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CURE Insurance Arena celebrates 2024 graduations for thousands!
CURE Insurance Arena proudly concludes a remarkable season of celebrating academic achievements with the hosting of graduations for the Class of 2024. Over the course of just over a month, CURE Insurance Arena welcomed 42,010 family members, friends, and loved ones to celebrate the achievements of over 7,193 graduates from 2 colleges and 14 high schools. The ceremonies included students from Mercer, Middlesex, Bucks,
What $300,000 can buy you in Mercer County
For prospective homebuyers eyeing the real estate market in areas of Mercer County, here’s what sold for or under $300,000 between June 24 and June 30. Here, we provide a breakdown of the top 10 properties in each area, selected based on their proximity to the desired price range and the most spacious living areas available.
Mercer County Sheriff's Office to Issue Senior IDs on July 22
MERCER COUNTY, NJ - The Mercer County Sheriff’s Office will be visiting the Vincent J. Calcagno Robbinsville Senior Center on Monday, July 22, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., to process and issue Senior IDs for interested members. This initiative aims to provide seniors with identification that can be essential for various purposes, such as proving age for discounts, accessing senior services, and ensuring safety in case of emergencies. To qualify for a Senior ID, individuals must meet the following criteria:CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Be a Mercer County resident aged 62 years or older. Present one of the following documents when photos are taken: Birth Certificate with a raised seal Driver's License with photo Social Security Card Current utility bill with their name listed on the bill Seniors interested in obtaining a Senior ID must visit the main office to obtain and complete the necessary form. The completed form must be submitted to the main office at the Senior Center no later than July 12. For additional details and to determine eligibility, contact the office at 609-259-1567. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
‘Build it and they will come’: Tommy Parker honored for contributions to youth baseball
Tommy Parker, a lifelong Princeton resident – some would say legend – was honored for his role as the co-founder of Princeton’s American Legion Post 218 baseball team. Dozens of family members, friends and supporters gathered at Barbara Smoyer Park on Snowden Lane for a special field dedication ceremony to honor Parker on June 13. Parker is the first person to be honored.
Princeton Battlefield Society: ‘Why it matters’
Princeton Battlefield Society (PBS) announced it has honored Willis Mercer, seventh generation descendant of Gen. Hugh Mercer, as the first member of its new “Heroes of Princeton” program. PBS created “Heroes of Princeton” to honor the Americans who fought at the Battle of Princeton nearly 250 years ago....
Princeton Area Community Foundation Awards $500,000 in Grants to Local Nonprofits for Summer Programs
The Princeton Area Community Foundation awarded $500,000 in grants to more than two dozen nonprofits for summer programs that engage local young people, especially tweens and teens living in underserved communities. The goals of the grants are to help bridge access to summer programming and increase the participation of youth...
Some Undersized Lots in Princeton Offer Great -- But Possibly Painful -- Learning Opportunities
Princeton, NJ – Two recent Planning and Zoning Board decisions involving small lots cast some light on the bigger picture of land use in Princeton. One involved the subdivision of a lot on Jefferson Road to create two slightly undersized (according to zoning requirements) lots. The other was an application to create an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) in a house on an undersized (again, according to zoning) on Leigh Avenue. First the application before the Planning Board to subdivide a lot at 479 Jefferson Road, at the corner of Cuyler Road. The Planning Board unanimously approved the...
“Whispers of Time” Exhibit at Princeton Public Library
“WHISPERS OF TIME”: An exhibition of photographs curated by architectural design specialist Farzaneh Tahmasbi is on view in the Princeton Public Library Reading Room through July 21. An art talk featuring Tahmasbi is scheduled for Thursday, July 18 at 7:30 p.m. on Zoom. “Whispers of Time: Exploring Select Iranian...
After Producing an Encouraging 2-Win Week, Post 218 Baseball Primed for Stretch Drive
NO QUIT: Princeton Post 218 American Legion baseball player Nano Sarceno launches the ball in recent action. Last Thursday, Princeton High rising senior Sarceno went 1 for 3 with one run to help Post 218 defeat Trenton Post 93/182 8-5. Princeton, now 2-13, plays at South Brunswick Post 401 on July 5, hosts Hamilton Post 31 on July 7, and then plays at Bordentown Post 26 on July 8. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)
Battling Hard at Eastern Regional Presidents Cup, Princeton FC United 15U Gained Valuable Experience
UNITED WAY: Members of the Princeton FC 2009 United 15U pose for a team photo as they took a break from competing in the United States Youth soccer (USYS) Eastern Regional Presidents Cup in Barboursville, W. Va., last month. PFC ended up going 1-1-1 in group play at the competition as they narrowly missed advancing to the semifinals of the tourney. Pictured in the front row, from left, are Griffin Short, Cesar Carrera, Anthony Morales, Dani Da Costa, Dani Ludewig, Oscar Klein, and Gregoire Stefani. In the back row, from left, are Michael Habingreither, Jason Lee, Kingston Lipsey, Macintyre Jerdonek, Michael Caceres, Rayyaan Mohiuddin, Riccardo Meloni, and Nicolas Savard. Not pictured are Simon Danos, Yash Thakur, David Gajewski, Vivaan Ravindran, and Raphael Borentain.
Heading Back to her 2nd Olympics for U.S. Rowing, PU Grad Collins Aiming to Help Women’s 8 Make Podium
PULLING IT TOGETHER: Claire Collins, second from right with visor, shows her form while rowing for the U.S. women’s 8. Former Princeton University women’s open crew standout Collins ’19 will be competing in the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics for the U.S. 8. It will mark the second appearance at the Olympics for Collins, who helped the U.S. 4 take seventh at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. (Photo by Row2K, provided courtesy of USA Rowing)
PHS Lax’s Kenah, Hun Softball’s Kobryn, PDS Lax’s Caputo Get the Nod as Town Topics’ Leading Spring Performers
ON POINT: Princeton High boys’ lacrosse player Patrick Kenah, left, races upfield in a game this spring during his senior campaign. Star attackman and Lafayette College commit Kenah tallied 108 points on 61 goals and 47 assists as he helped PHS go 11-8 and advance to the Mercer County Tournament final. Kenah ended up with 372 points in his Tiger career on 217 goals and 155 assists. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)
With its Roster Expanding to 50 Athletes, PDS Track Program Made Strides this Spring
SETTING THE PACE: Princeton Day School star runner Emily McCann competes in a cross country race during her stellar Panther career. The recently graduated McCann, a Northeastern University track and cross country commit, has been a driving force for the fledging PDS track program as it has grown by leaps and bounds over the last four seasons. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)
Princetonians Pioneer ‘Midstory’ Project to Cover Midwest News
Ruth Chang ’12, Sam Chang ’16, and Logan Sander ’18 grew up in Toledo, Ohio. When they came to Princeton, connections and career opportunities that felt a world away from the Midwest opened up to them. “When you’re from Ohio, and you’ve gone out to Princeton, people...
Reunions Panels Shine a Spotlight on Mental Health
“When mental health is on the fritz … every aspect of our health is at stake,” said Lucy McBride ’95 — There are many good reasons to care about mental health, but the bottom line might be physician Lucy McBride ’95’s. “Health is the...
Kelsey Reott Added To Princeton Women’s Staff As Assistant Coach
Reott joins the Tigers after spending the last two seasons on staff at Pittsburgh where coached both the men's and women's programs. Princeton welcomes Kelsey Reott as an assistant coach with its women’s swimming and diving team as announced by head coach Abby Brethauer. “We are overjoyed to welcome...
Princeton Summer Theater's Season Hums Along With a Musical, The Last Five Years
Princeton, NJ – Some may already be familiar with The Last Five Years from the 2014 movie of that name starring Anna Kendrick and Jeremy Jordan as the married – and soon to be unmarried – couple, Cathy Hiatt and Jamie Wellerstein. As a critic for the British publication, the Observer, wrote of the film, it is "an enjoyable anomaly . . . not just a romcom for people who hate romcom,” . . . but also a musical with “literate wit and knowing, more-bitter-than-sweet poignancy." In the end, the Observer wrote, "It's a film to bring...
See homes sold in the Trenton area, June 24 to June 30
The following is a listing of all home transfers in the Trenton area reported from June 24 to June 30. There were 14 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,326-square-foot home on Hazelhurst Avenue in Ewing that sold for $280,000.
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