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Pros bookstore, and the third in the George Washington universitys president ial distinguished event series. We launched this series last semester to give our students the opportunity to hear from renowned leaders, the individuals who bring illuminating dialogue in sight and inspiration to our campus. In the heart of our nations capitol, our university is fortunate to be surrounded by the many governmental nonprofit and International Agencies and organizations that make decisions that affect each of us every day. Our location here allows us to be part of those decisions. It allows our students...

A Mystery in the Woods: The Ye Olde Robbins Burial Ground By Thomas K. Robbins It had been raining the entire trip from Havre de Grace, Md., to Allentown in November 2004. I parked near the granite marker on the side of New Canton-Stone Tavern Road (Route 524) and looked for the trailhead. Finding it, I made my way up the hill trying to avoid falling into the briers that lined the trail. Rough stones, arranged in rows, appeared as I reached the top of the hill, and beyond them white headstones sprouted from the ground like ghosts lending a haunting appearance to the scene.

Former Nathan Robins home, built in 1896, saved with a bit of luck   4 / 29  Among the remnants of Dr. Peter Freis' pediatric office in Metuchen from the 1970s and previous tenants as recent as last April is the interior historic beauty of what was once a single family dwelling built by Nathan Robins in 1896. The former Robins home, which was close to being demolished, was saved through many hours of discussion and negotiations. The home is under contract for purchase by Nancy and Pete Zerbe. They plan to preserve the home of five multi-unit apartments.PHOTOS BY KATHY CHANG/STAFF   5 / 29...