As the school year ends, many families across our region will look forward to a fun-filled summer for their children. Yet, for many young people, especially those from low-income households, summer is a time when affordable childcare is scarce, and opportunity and achievement gaps are widened. At the Princeton Area Community Foundation, we believe every […]
Calls for Donations Princeton Public Library is seeking donations of yarn to be used in kits to be distributed as part of this year’s Knit for Others program. Donations of full, or nearly full, skeins of clean, untangled yarn will be collected throughout the month of August. All types of yarn, wool and acrylic, will […]
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH), and New Jersey Department of Agriculture (NJDA) are reminding the public of the importance of controlling mosquito populations and risk for disease from bites by eliminating standing water that can become breeding grounds for the insect. Frequent and recent wet weather […]
Audition ActorsNET of Bucks County is holding auditions for its first production of Season 29, “Evelyn in Purgatory” by Topher Payne. The poignant and funny drama that chronicles a group of public school teachers who have all landed themselves in the disciplinary limbo that is the “rubber room,” a reassignment center housed in an empty […]
In April, the New Jersey Council for the Humanities received a letter terminating our funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities. It stated that NEH was “repurposing its funding allocations in a new direction in furtherance of the President’s agenda.” We now know what that agenda entails: diverting funds away from state humanities councils […]
Looking to beat the summer heat? How about splashing around in creeks hunting for fossils? Fossiling is a hands-on, watery adventure perfect for friends and families looking to explore nature, get a little messy, and discover ancient treasures together. It turns out this state we’re in is a hotspot for ancient fossils! With just a […]
Mercer County Seeks Exhibitors for 106th Annual 4-H Fair Mercer County Executive Dan Benson and Mercer County 4-H invite residents to showcase their creative talents and skills at the 106th Annual Mercer County 4-H Fair. The fair is an inspirational community event, celebrating agriculture, innovation, and the talent of Mercer County residents. The fair will […]
Calls for Film Lovers & Filmmakers The Trenton Film Society is looking for new board members; the ideal candidates are film lovers who also love the city of Trenton. Experience in web design, social media management, technology, or film editing are also a positive. If interested, email trentonfilms@gmail.com with the subject line “Board Member Interest.” […]
New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS) has declared a blood emergency following a sharp and sustained drop in local blood donations. To meet hospital demand amid this decline, NJBS has had to depend on blood donations from other parts of the country — an unsustainable fix for a region with some of the busiest hospitals in […]
The Spirit of Princeton Flag Day ceremony takes place rain or shine on Friday, June 13, at noon at the Princeton Municipal Complex Plaza, 400 Witherspoon Street. The date — a day before the actual Flag Day on June 14 — accommodates the schools that wanted their students to participate in the ceremony. The keynote […]