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REGIONAL

EXPANSION
BACK TO SCHOOL
In the MIDst has all the answers

n the MIDst—the premier destination marketing initiative CELEBRATING ECONOMIC GROWTH CENTERS
of the MIDJersey Center for Economic Development and

the MIDJersey Chamber of Commerce—is here to help
you ease back into the new school year.
ith the fall season well underway, it’s time to celebrate

According to an American Express survey, people shop the positive strides that have been made in Northern
I for three primary back-to-school categories: clothing, shoes, WBurlington and Lawrence Township.

and school supplies. In the MIDst suggests some local desti- The Chamber and Lawrence Township host the annual Lawrence
nations for last-minute shopping for back-to-school gear.
Growth & Redevelopment Awards on Oct. 8 at BRIO Tuscan Grille,

The Shops at Hamilton ofers a variety of shopping which celebrate individuals and businesses that have made an
options for the students in your life. The Children’s Place, impact on the community. This year's honorees include Lawrence

Gymboree and Claire’s, to name a few, are great spots to Township Education Foundation, MD Advantage, Route 1 Diner,
purchase back-to-school gear.
Bellacina Kitchen & Bath, Friends of the Lawrence Nature Center,

Market Fair also provides great shopping options. For Kathlinda Saretzky’s Historic Tour for Schoolchildren, and The Mc-
Cues of Colonial Valley Chiropractic’s work with St. Baldrick’s.
books, shop Barnes & Noble, for clothes check out Gap, Olly
Shoes, and Anthropologie.
Also in October, Bordentown Township Mayor Steve Benowitz de-
livers the State of the Township Address. He will discuss the future
Lucky Brand Jeans and Garage, now open at the Quaker
Bridge Mall, help to keep the teenage in your life fashion- of the township, speciically the recent announcement of Grainger’s
expansion into Bordentown. The mayor will deliver his address on
able and looking their best. While at the mall, stop by Lord
& Taylor for a wide selection of clothing tailored to today’s Oct. 15 at Old York Country Club.

young styles.
If a new or upgraded smart phone or tablet is part of your

child’s back-to-school needs, PC Richards in Lawrenceville
has a large selection of tech devices that can help them study

and manage their schedules. If you’re still in need of school
supplies, visit the Staples in Hamilton for pens, pencils,

notebooks, binders, and more.

Whatever your back-to-school needs are, In the MIDst has

you covered. Visit inthemidstnj.com for a complete listing of
shops and things to do in the mid-Jersey region.

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TASTE OF MIDJERSEY
More than 100 people gathered to enjoy samplings from
mid-Jersey restaurants on July 31 at The Stone Terrace.

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