Cover Stories

Hopewell Valley Stage reopens after summer hiatus

Hopewell Valley Stage has resumed programming after a six-week summer hiatus, returning with a new website, improvements to its venue and an expanded schedule of events. The theater began programming...

Helping Seeing Eye puppies find their way

Before a Seeing Eye dog ever guides someone through a busy intersection or safely across a street, countless...

Karly C and Rebel Y’all find their stride

Perhaps in the not-too-distant future, Mercer County folks can say they knew Mike Matisa and Karly C. “when.”...

Farm to Fork: Allentown farmers market finds room to grow

By R.H. Schmitt Jr. Central Jersey, particularly Mercer and Monmouth counties, remain home to a rich network of family...

At the crossroads of war and independence

By R. H. Schmitt Jr. Trenton, Princeton and Mercer County have long commanded much of New Jersey’s Revolutionary War...

This Workout Is All About Balancing the Brain

When a child receives a diagnosis of ADD, ADHD, Tourette’s, Asperger’s syndrome, autism — or even dyslexia or learning disabilities — the best way...

Weighing ADHD Treatment Options

Parents of children with ADD, ADHD, or similar neurological disorders sometimes have to do a balancing act of their own to discover the many...

Can Art Help Conquer Amnesia?

Lonni Sue Johnson, who grew up in Princeton, has made her mark as an artist both nationally and in her hometown. Her credits include...

9/11 Plus 10 | Living On

You are the sunshine of my life,” sang Joseph Holland to his wife’s pregnant belly. “That’s why I’ll always be around.” When young Joseph...

9/11 Plus 10 | How Tragedy Inspires Art

Playwright Charles Evered, who splits his time between Princeton and Los Angeles, says his new play, “Ten,” written for the tenth anniversary of 9/11,...

9/11 Plus 10 | Nikki Stern

On September 11, 2001, Nikki Stern’s husband of 11 years, Jim Potorti, was killed in the World Trade Center attacks. Much to the confusion...
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