The Do’s and Dont’s of Your Septic System

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Learn these simple steps to protect your home, health, environment and property value: Do: Have your system inspected (in general) every three years by a licensed contractor and have the tank pumped, when necessary, every three to five years. Don’t: Pour cooking grease or oil down the sink or toilet Rinse coffee grounds into the … Continued

43rd ANNIVERSARY OF SANTA TO FLY INTO PRINCETON AIRPORT CHRISTMAS EVE DAY 

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Forty-three years ago, the idea of having Santa fly into the Princeton Airport for the local children to experience was brought to life by the Nierenberg family, owners of the Princeton Airport. Throughout the years, this has evolved into a wonderful annual event for the families in our community. The tradition continues this year on … Continued

The Logic of Logos and Catchphrases

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History of the Disney Logo Design By Pam Teel Walt Disney Studios is one of the most iconic film production companies in the modern age. Every company needs some corporate identity, and more so, a logo to help put its vision and mission in the public domain. Since its creation, Disney Studios, one of the … Continued

Music Review:

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Adrianne Lenker, Abysskiss By, Preston Quinn Adrianne Lenker’s voice sounds like a secret. No matter what she is singing, her mumbling vocal technique makes any of her songs sound like she is providing the world with every little piece of her heart. Her new album, abysskiss, is an incredibly intimate collection of tracks that become … Continued

Photo of the Month

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Alex Ostrow from Monroe took some recent pictures from around NJ. The Sandy Hook Light House is the oldest operating lighthouse in the Unit- ed States. It is located at the northern end of the Sandy Hook Unit of Gateway National Recreation Area in Atlantic Highlands. Amazingly well-preserved, this unique octagonal tower dates back to … Continued

Allentown Public Library Celebrates

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Completion of Major Projects By, Pam Teel In the past year, the Allentown Public Library has completed projects that reached back into the 19th century and forward into the 21st century. At an event held at the Library on November 4th, friends of the Library celebrated the renovation of the Community Room, the restoration of … Continued

Flame Retardant Chemicals in the Home

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By Susan Heckler The average American home contains multiple sources of toxic flame-retardant chemicals. They’re widely used in carpets and textiles, foam insulation, polyurethane foam furnishings, electronics and plastics and motor vehicles. These outgas into your home regularly. The chemical industry maintains that these chemicals are necessary to keep flames from engulfing your home as … Continued

Singles Day

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By Lauren Kolacki Singles’ Day also known as ‘bare sticks holiday’ was once a celebration for China’s lonesome individuals. It was founded by Nanjing University students in 1993, to repudiate the pressure to be in a relationship. Throughout the years it has turned into an event that replicates Black Friday and Cyber Monday, however, it … Continued

Why Shopping Local Matters

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For small business owners, their business is not just a business. To them, it is an extension of who they are. Giving the local businesses within your community a chance is crucial to not only their survival, but to give them an opportunity to win you over as a customer. This year, step out of … Continued

History of Small Business Saturday

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Small Business Saturday was an idea created by the credit card giant American Express on November 27, 2010. The campaign launched in order to help small businesses gain additional exposure and to change the way consumers shop within their own community during the holiday season. In 2011, the day became official when Washington State mayors, … Continued