Commentary

Caring for a Veteran With PTSD: A Family Guide

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can affect anyone who has experienced a traumatic event. For many veterans, especially those who served in combat zones, PTSD can be a lasting and deeply personal challenge. If you’re caring for a veteran with PTSD, you play a vital role in their healing and […]

The State We’re In: The Power of People Protecting Birds

The most inspiring conservation efforts often start in the hands of everyday people who care deeply about local wildlife and open spaces. That’s what’s unfolding right now for one of New Jersey’s most vulnerable birds – the American kestrel. The smallest falcon in North America, the American kestrel is a colorful, captivating raptor that once […]

Letters to the Editor

SNAP Still Matters October 15 marked the 40th anniversary of a “Help End Hunger” United States postage stamp, fulfilling the goal of Phyllis AlRoy, a Princeton resident at the time and a tireless advocate for her vision of a world without hunger and poverty. She passed away this year at 97. Her initiative to see […]

Opportunities in Theater

‘Props & Frocks’ Sale Bucks County Playhouse is hosting its third annual costume sale, Props and Frocks, on Saturday and Sunday, November 8 and 9, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The sale, which is open to the public, will feature new and used clothes, shoes, and accessories from hit Playhouse shows. The Props & […]

Coming Up: Events That Celebrate Humanity

Younity Hosts Two Events for Domestic Violence Awareness Month Younity invites the community to stand together during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Guided by the national theme, With Survivors, Always/Con los Sobrevivientes, Siempre, Younity will host two events intended to uplift victim-survivors and honor lives lost: the Stepping Out of the Darkness DVAM Walk and the […]

The Arts in Crisis

Leaders from arts and education institutions gathered earlier this month for a round table discussion at McCarter Theatre in Princeton, in response to the growing crises resulting from funding cuts and fears of censorship. Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman had been scheduled to join but was unable as she was in DC preparing for budget discussions […]

DEP, DOT Advise Caution As Deer Activity Increases

The administration of Gov. Phil Murphy has reminded motorists to be extra vigilant on roadways as the fall white-tailed deer rut, or mating season, gets underway. Increased deer activity related to the rutting season comes as the amount of daylight decreases, increasing collision risks, especially during morning and evening commutes. Deer are more likely to […]

Donations & Events

Opportunities: Call for Donations The West Windsor Plainsboro Education Association is beginning a Donation Drive which will go on throughout the month of October. Donations of clothing, bedding, towels, linens, shoes, cold weather wear, handbags, backpacks, toys, bikes, electronics, tools, utensils, new diapers and other miscellaneous items may be collected and brought to Ameritex Industries […]

Opportunities: Regional Auditions

Directors Cat Milone and Matt Duchnowski are on the hunt for a spirited cast of seven to bring Noël Coward’s “Blithe Spirit” to life at Actors’ NET of Bucks County. This witty comedy of manners (and mischief) is full of quick banter, ghostly shenanigans, and larger-than-life personalities. Auditions will be held on Saturday, October 11, […]

To the Editor: Thanks for a Great Sourland Spectacular

On behalf of the staff, board, and members of the Sourland Conservancy, I would like to sincerely thank the many cyclists, volunteers, and community partners who helped make this year’s Sourland Spectacular such a success. We are all tremendously grateful to the Watershed Institute for hosting. Thanks to the support of our community, proceeds from […]