We all have a perception of what “wellness” means: good physical health through a balanced diet and regular exercise; positive relationships with friends and family; an ability to manage and minimize stress and anxiety; and a sustainable balance of work, fun, and other obligations. In the context of the workplace, however, wellness programs are typically […]
Dsm-Firmenich Launches Plainsboro Pilot Plant Dsm-Firmenich, a Swiss-Dutch company specializing in fragrances, flavors, nutrition, and beauty products has opened a new pilot plant on Plainsboro Road in Plainsboro designed to enable collaboration with customers as part of its Taste, Texture & Health Business Unit. Per a press release from the company, the new facility “will […]
High school and college students who live or attend school in Mercer County can apply for a wide range of full-time and part-time internship positions. Internship opportunities are available over the summer from June through Labor Day, with a limited number of spots also available over the winter and spring breaks. “I’m excited for the […]
Boheme Opera NJ’s milestone 35th anniversary season comes to a rousing climax with the concert event of 2024. The 35th Anniversary Reunion Concert on May 5 at Hillman Performance Hall on the Princeton Campus of Westminster Choir College at Rider University is a chance to experience the operatic excitement that has endured since Boheme Opera […]
The following stories were originally published in the April 24, 2024, issue of U.S. 1 Newspaper. Cover Stories Sounds of Spring: PorchFest Music Festival Returns Between the Lines Mercer County Offers Student Internships Survival Guide Chamber Event to Focus on Women’s Wellness at WorkThree Authors to Share Insights on Social Justice Preview of the Arts […]
The ANEW Artists Alliance is a cooperative of self-taught, Trenton-based visual artists who met nearly 25 years ago as patrons of the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen. Since its inception in 2001, the group has evolved from being based at TASK, a social service organization at 72 1/2 Escher Street in Trenton, to a project exhibiting […]
If you’ve ever traveled to Trinidad and sampled the regional fare from street vendors, you’ve probably eaten a seriously toned down version of that island nation’s spicy cuisine. Kristian Paradis, a steel pan musician and teacher from Philadelphia, has been to Trinidad many times and knows that the local cooks don’t want to blow out […]
When “Ballet Mécanique” was given its world premiere in Paris in 1926, the onslaught of synchronized player pianos, airplane propellers, sirens, electric bells, and percussion whipped the audience into an opening night frenzy. Some of the most prominent artists of the day began to throttle one another and rain fists upon their neighbors’ heads. Even […]
The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) has announced the grant solicitation period for the new FY24 Mobility and Transportation Innovation Pilot Program. MATIP is open to local government and transit agencies in Mercer County with applications being accepted through May 31. MATIP is a $2 million program, which was signed into law on November […]
From PREX: The ‘Vinyl Resurgence’ as a ‘Reality Resurgence’ on Record Store Day On Saturday, April 20, Princeton Record Exchange will be rocking the 14th annual Record Store Day. Record Store Day (RSD) serves as a vibrant celebration of the culture surrounding independently owned record stores. With each passing year, its popularity continues to soar. […]