Enjoying the sun and unseasonal temperatures? Weather in New Jersey is expected to be warmer than normal this March. So, it is no surprise that people are seeming happier and looking forward to the seasonal change.
This month, Princeton Perspectives issue It’s March…Time for Spring Awakenings helps to enlighten you to things that are happening around you this season– from health and politics to culture and nature. There is so much to be alert for.
What do you look forward to as spring arrives? That’s what we asked locals to share with us in this month’s Pulse of Princeton video. It’s amazing how a little warmth, sun and the new season brings about so much positivity.
Though it’s not always positive, it is important to pay attention to what is going on around you. The article Wake Up! Be Alert to Changes Happening in the Area this Spring sheds light on things that every local may want to know before you head out, to stay safe and be informed.
Speaking of being informed, did you know that you can help the local ecosystem by carefully choosing what you put into your flower beds? Bring Life to Your Yard, Plant Natives this Spring shares what to choose to benefit both yourself and the environment around you.
As spring awakens, so do the animals and pests that have been out of sight and mind for several months. What You Can Expect as Animals Come out of Hibernation takes a detailed look at which creatures you might see, who is a danger and how each should be handled.
As we get to know the plants and animals around us, it is always wonderful to get to know our friends and neighbors better, too. The Hindu community celebrates this season, and we detail their holiday, all the joy it brings and how you can experience it in the article Through its Vibrant Colors, Holi Welcomes Spring.
As we look forward, we also are happy to share with you updated information on stories we’ve brought you in the past. This month, Perspectives Revisited shares some efforts underway to make improvements both when it comes to voting and traveling on the roadways. Read on to find out more!
We hope our March issue helps you to welcome spring and all the wonders and excitement that comes with it.
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!