Are you aware of what’s around you, or do you tend to not pay much attention, and stick to the same old places and routines? As summer approaches, maybe it’s time to learn more and check out all that is available, right nearby in the Princeton area.
For the June issue of Princeton Perspectives, Become More Aware of the Amazingness Around Princeton, we give you a little more insight into what is around, offering a look inside some religious, business and political sites, activities, and other experiences.
We’re starting out the June issue with some new information on stories we’ve covered in the past. This month’s Perspectives Revisited informs of an expanded natural trail, as well as some changes in New Jersey climate initiatives. Read the latest now.
What hidden gem have you discovered around greater Princeton? We asked locals to share theirs with us, to give you some new ideas for the summer. Watch this month’s Pulse of Princeton to get inspired.
New Jersey First Lady Tammy Murphy guest writes for us this month, providing a great look into Drumthwacket, that large white mansion that you drive past on Rt. 206/Stockton Street. Though it is the official residence of the New Jersey governor, it has only been the full-time residence for 3 sitting governors – Florio, McGreevey and Corzine. So, what has it been used for since 2007? Read Restoring Drumthwacket: Returning the People’s House to the People to find out more.
If you would like to try something different this summer, but are unsure where to begin, let us get you started. The article Take Advantage of Summer Possibilities for Your Mind & Body shares some physical and mental experiences that you may be new to you.
If you might like to explore something really interesting this summer, Are You Aware of the Rich Opportunities the Diversity Around Princeton Offers? This article takes a deep dive into three religious sites that are truly unique. They are all places that welcome in the greater community, so this summer is your chance to check them out.
Another place that you likely have passed in your travels is the campus of ETS, at the corner of Rosedale and Carter Roads. Chances are if you have not encountered ETS in some way, someone you know has. The article Global Impact, Local Roots: Inside the World of ETS sheds light on what is happening on this Princeton campus and beyond, and why it matters.
Summer is a time that scams often become more common, so this month, Mercer County Clerk Paula Sollami Covello has something important to share with our readers. Her Letter to the Editor tells you what is happening and what needs to be done to protect people from fraud.
Whether you sit down with your tablet outside, take a break in the air conditioning on your desktop or catch a glimpse on your phone as you wait for an appointment, we are grateful that you are reading Princeton Perspectives. Please let us know if there is something going on that we should be covering, by emailing our Editor now.
Hoping this gets you inspired as you enjoy the start of summer!
Lisa Jacknow spent years working in national and local news in and around New York City before moving to Princeton. Working as both a TV producer and news reporter, Lisa came to this area to focus on the local news of Mercer County at WZBN-TV. In recent years, she got immersed in the Princeton community by serving leadership roles at local schools in addition to volunteering for other local non-profits. In her free time, Lisa loves to spend time with her family, play tennis, sing and play the piano. A graduate of the S. I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University, Lisa was raised just north of Boston, Massachusetts but has lived in the tri-state area since college. She is excited to be Editor and head writer for Princeton Perspectives!