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Go Inside This Week’s Issue of U.S. 1: November 26, 2025

The following stories were originally published in the November 26, 2025, issue of U.S. 1 Newspaper. Cover Stories Holiday Happenings: A Festive Dose of Joy Between the Lines Opportunities Survival Guide Continuing Conversations Focuses on Black Policy Priorities Preview of the Arts Stories Bucks County Playhouse Review: ‘Elf: The Musical’Let’s Try: The Boat House & […]

For Unique Holiday Gifts, Shopping Local Is the Ticket

Why shop at big box store or on Amazon when the best one-of-a-kind gifts can be found close to home — and are frequently handmade by small, regional creators? The season for holiday gift boutiques has arrived. Here are a few area events where you can jump start your holiday shopping and get a dose […]

Go Inside This Week’s Issue of U.S. 1: November 19, 2025

The following stories were originally published in the November 19, 2025, issue of U.S. 1 Newspaper. Cover Stories For Unique Holiday Gifts, Shopping Local Is the Ticket Between the Lines Opportunities Preview of the Arts Stories Morven Rings in the Holidays and a New ExhibitAdriana Groza Celebrates the Grand Opening of Her Princeton Art Gallery […]

In Memoriam: Painter Mel Leipzig, 1935 to 2025

Mel Leipzig, the renowned painter and educator who brought humanity and color to generations of students and art lovers from his adopted hometown of Trenton, died in his sleep November 1 at age 90. The Brooklyn-born artist, whose realist portraits of family, students and fellow artists captured the quiet poetry of daily life, passed away […]

Go Inside This Week’s Issue of U.S. 1: November 12, 2025

The following stories were originally published in the November 12, 2025, issue of U.S. 1 Newspaper. Cover Stories In Memoriam: Mel Leipzig, 1935 to 2025 Between the Lines Opportunities Survival Guide Business Expo Celebrates NJ’s Small Business CommunityMeal Recovery Coalition Advances Guidelines for Safe Food Donation Preview of the Arts Stories Three Exhibitions Celebrate the […]

A Fight for the Family Farm Unfolds in Cranbury

Editor’s note: In late October, Gov. Phil Murphy announced a settlement agreement that would allow the Henry family to retain ownership of the farm while Cranbury officials seek alternative sites for affordable housing developments. The finalization of the deal is contingent on the revision of a rule proposed by the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage […]

Go Inside This Week’s Issue of U.S. 1: November 5, 2025

The following stories were originally published in the November 5, 2025, issue of U.S. 1 Newspaper. Cover Stories A Fight for the Family Farm Unfolds in Cranbury Between the Lines Interchange: Caring for a Veteran with PTSD Preview of the Arts Stories Annual Rutgers Festival Spotlights Jewish FilmsCrossroads Theatre Review: ‘Crumbs from the Table of […]

Dinosaur Stampede Rocks Its Way to the Man Cave

November 1 will be Trenton resident Patrick Thompson’s 55th birthday, but it will also be the launch day for his group’s new album. Thompson (songwriter/singer/guitarist) is founder of the group Dinosaur Stampede, and he and the band will celebrate their latest album, titled “Big Sigh Country” (Dumbhead Records), with a show at Randy Now’s Man […]

Go Inside This Week’s Issue of U.S. 1: October 29, 2025

The following stories were originally published in the October 29, 2025, issue of U.S. 1 Newspaper. Cover Stories Dinosaur Stampede Rocks Its Way to the Man Cave Between the Lines Opportunities in TheaterLetters to the Editor Preview of the Arts Stories Classical Music Review: Princeton Symphony Orchestra Life in the Fast Lane Report Reveals New […]

A Niche for Déjà Vu with That Old Time Rock ’n’ Roll

After decades honing his craft in Trenton’s once-glorious rock, blues, and jazz club scene, keyboardist, vocalist, arranger, and bandleader Mike Hudak has found his niche. Beginning in the mid-1990s, he made the switch to playing music for senior citizens. Ultimately, he has found it much more satisfying than late nights in bars. His gigs are […]