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Category Archives: People
Meet The New Secretary For Transportation: Anthony Foxx
Obama has selected a new Secretary for Transportation to replace Ray LaHood, who is retiring. This time, the President has selected a Democrat, and it’s Anthony Foxx, Mayor of Charlotte, NC! Mr Foxx, pictured above, had his nomination confirmed last … Continue reading
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This Republican Helped Obama On Transportation
Ray LaHood, pictured above, is the guy who implemented President Obama’s push for increased motor vehicle efficiency. Since becoming Secretary for Transportation in 2009, he has also championed the rights of air passengers stuck on runways, and defended Obama’s strategy … Continue reading
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Meet The New Jersey Guy Trying To Walk Across the USA!
Updated 6.5.13: We made some changes to this piece based on info from ‘J.P.’ in the comments section! Every now and again, you come across a story so bizarre that it takes you away from your daily work and makes … Continue reading
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The Judge Who Will Decide What Gets Built In Princeton
This is Superior Court Judge Mary C. Jacobson, who has scheduled a court date for April 29 to resolve a long-running issue in Princeton municipal planning: should AvalonBay be permitted to move forward with their plan to redevelop the former … Continue reading
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Hero of Open Housing: Len Newton
When thinking about who gets to live in Princeton, it’s worth considering an earlier fight for open housing in the local area. In the first half of the twentieth century, Princeton was a segregated community, with African-Americans being denied the … Continue reading
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