It is summer, peak wedding season. As we attend, plan for or recall our own weddings, there is one common saying that comes to mind. It is from an old English rhyme, meant to provide for a future of happiness. As many begin their futures together this summer, we also look forward to a happy future for everyone around Princeton. So, we chose to incorporate this saying into the July issue of Princeton Perspectives, Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue. Only this time, we’re giving it our unique twist, relating everything to the local area.
To kick off the issue, we asked people what their connections to Princeton are with regards to something that is old, new, borrowed or blue! Watch our Pulse of Princeton video to get a look into what others connect with!
When it comes to Something Old, there are many, many options in this historic area. But the one we chose to write about is having a daily impact on those that need to travel to and from work. The article The Impact of Old Train Lines on Today’s Commuters details the numerous problems that are happening this summer, what is being done and what more needs to happen.
When not commuting, or if you are one who remains local, there is Something New around Princeton that we are sharing. In the article Princeton Offers New Experiences and Opportunities for Locals and Visitors, we offer a glimpse into new places for eating, sleeping and seeking help.
If you desire to broaden your mind, escape into some fiction or learn about places far away, it is easy to do so with Something Borrowed here in town. Opportunities Abound When One Borrows from Princeton Public Library touches on this local gem by looking back at the old system of acquiring information and sharing the latest enticements to do so.
It can be a bit trickier to find Something Blue, but Princeton is lucky that it’s Bluefish have been a part of the local community for over 50 years! Read the article What Does Being a Bluefish Really Entail? to learn more about this group of competitive swimmers.
Our Perspectives Revisited this month details updates on some items that could have a great impact in your life. Read on to learn more about a public hearing scheduled for next week, and the latest funding to help you get around.
Whether or not you are attending a wedding this summer, give yourself the chance to embark on a future journey that pays homage to this old rhyme and remember you can simply enjoy Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue right here, where they all come together to make Princeton the special place it is.
Happy Reading!
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!