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‘There’s a lot of work still ahead’

It has been 100 days since Mercer County Executive Dan Benson was sworn into office on Jan. 1. "When we took office, the county faced considerable challenges," Benson said. "The 2022 county audit wasn't complete, several key...

‘Each school shines with sustainability’

The Lawrence Township Public Schools (LTPS) has been awarded a $2,000 grant from Sustainable Jersey for Schools to...

‘We have the resources to end poverty if we wanted to’

An evening inside the Princeton University Friend Center turned silent when 20-minutes of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s...

Traffic light receives green light at Federal Point intersection

Lawrence Township officials are moving ahead with plans to install a traffic signal at the intersection of Federal...

JashN celebration

Courtesy of Lawrence Township Public Schools Attendees enjoyed art, music, dance, a fashion show, food, and more during the...

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HomeFront founder and CEO to retire; Board of Trustees selects COO to fill role Oct.1

Sarah Steward will become the next CEO of the Lawrence Township-based nonprofit group HomeFront, officials said. Steward, who currently serves as HomeFront's chief operating officer...

Lawrence and county officials meet to discuss traffic concerns with approved warehouse distribution center

Lawrence Township officials - concerned about the traffic impact of a planned warehouse distribution center on Quakerbridge Road that was approved in June -...

Common calendar, Packet papers, Aug. 5

Ongoing   Free tours of the Wyckoff-Garretson House & Museum, which dates back to 1730, will be held the second Sunday of every month, through October. Docent-led...

National Night Out: A night to enjoy good eats, become ‘familiar with’ police, community

When Faith Jasper was asked about her favorite part of Lawrence Township's National Night Out celebration, her quick answer was "the food." "I liked the...

Local senior artists showcase talents in Mercer County Senior Art Show

Local senior artists showcased their talents in the recent Mercer County Senior Art Show. Eighteen artists - one "professional" winner and one "non-professional" winner in...

Sidebar: Rider University professor outlines history of slavery in Lawrence

From the first known slave in Lawrence Township in 1709 to the last known slave recorded in the U.S. Census in 1860, slavery has...

Lawrence Township Council endorses proposed state reparations task force for descendants of slaves

The Lawrence Township Council has endorsed proposed legislation to establish a state-level task force to study making reparations to African Americans living in New...

Common calendar, Packet papers, July 29

Ongoing   Free tours of the Wyckoff-Garretson House & Museum, which dates back to 1730, will be held the second Sunday of every month, through October. Docent-led...

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