Elected officials and environmental organizations are calling for the full adoption of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) NJPACT (Protecting Against Climate Threats) REAL coastal flooding rules, which has a deadline of Aug. 4. They released a digital ad campaign urging Gov. Phil Murphy to adopt the rules and will educate the public […]
Montgomery High School (MHS) seniors completed a life achievement when they walked across the stage to graduate as the Class of 2025. Inside the high school gymnasium on June 24, the Class of 2025 capped off their high school years during their high school graduation and now begin a new life chapter. Class President Varun […]
“What would you most like to see included in the reimagined Westminster Choir College campus?” That’s the only question on a survey to gather input on what respondents envision for the 23-acre property on Walnut Lane, near Princeton High School and the Princeton Middle School. The survey is available on the town’s website at www.princetonnj.gov. […]
The Hightstown High School Class of 2025 came together one last time at the CURE Insurance Arena in Trenton for graduation, marking childhood’s end for the 421 seniors June 25. Student Council President Jasmine Nacionales welcomed friends and family members to the high school’s 110th graduation ceremony. The names of nine seniors who are entering […]
The Lawrence High School (LHS) Class of 2025 came together one last time at the CURE Insurance Arena in Trenton for graduation on June 24, marking childhood’s end for the 321 seniors. The seniors gathered underneath the main floor of the arena, waiting for the signal to walk out onto the arena floor. Some fidgeted […]
For Rohan Rao, the road to becoming the valedictorian of the Lawrence High School (LHS) Class of 2025 began at home. It started with his parents, Jay and Nita Rao, who encouraged him to stretch and do as much as he could, while his older sister, Esha Rao, served as a role model and set […]
In-mid June, Princeton honored the adoption of the American flag with an annual Flag Day ceremony. The Spirit of Princeton, a nonprofit and nonpartisan community committee, sponsors Princeton’s Flag Day ceremony, which was held this year on June 13 on the plaza at the Princeton Municipal Complex, a day before the national Flag Day on […]
The Hillsborough High School Class of 2025 moved on to the next chapter of their lives with pomp and circumstance. Principal Jeffrey DiLollo welcomed family and friends to the 54th annual graduation exercises that took place at Jersey Mike’s Arena on the Rutgers University campus on June 19. “In a special way today, I’d like […]
The Bordentown Regional High School Class of 2025 moved on to the next chapter of their lives with pomp and circumstance. Principal Rob Walder welcomed family and friends inside the Performing Arts Center on June 19. Salutatorian Isha Amin shared with her graduating class that after the first day of high school in September 2021, […]
Juneteenth is a reminder that freedom is not a one-time event, but a journey. That’s the message that was delivered by state Assemblywoman Verlina Reynolds-Jackson at Lawrence Township’s annual Juneteenth celebration on June 18. About 50 people gathered for the celebration, which also featured the Lawrence High School Gospel Choir. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865 […]
The landmark Washington Well Farm on Route 518 in Montgomery Township and Andrew Mershon Tavern in Titusville have been included on Preservation New Jersey’s 2025 list of the “Ten Most Endangered Historic Places.” The Washington Well Farm is listed as No. 9. It is located at 664 Route 518, east of Cherry Hill Road. The […]
Ending one journey to begin another, Princeton High School (PHS) senior graduates celebrated the end of their high school years when they walked across the Class of 2025 graduation ceremony stage. The high school’s commencement ceremony was held on the front lawn in front of the Tower at Princeton High School on June 18. Each […]
Hopewell Valley Central High School (HVCHS) senior graduates have closed one chapter and began another when they walked across the commencement ceremony stage with their diplomas. The HVCHS graduation ceremony for the Class of 2025 was held in the high school’s gym on June 19. “Seniors, as we are gathered here tonight and are able […]
Gubernatorial hopefuls Mikie Sherill, a Democrat, and Jack Ciatterelli, a Republican, will face each other in the Nov. 4 general election. Sherill defeated Sean Spiller, Steve Sweeney, Steven Fulop, Ras J. Baraka and Josh Gottheimer in the Democatic primary election on June 10, while Ciattarelli defeated Justin Barbera, Bill Spadea, Mario M. Kranjac and Jon […]
The impact of Eileen Heinzel is felt throughout Pennington and even more so now with the newly unveiled Eileen M. Heinzel Memorial Arboretum. Family, friends, and community members gathered together in the local arboretum, which is off of Curlis Avenue and behind Toll Gate Grammar School in Pennington, for an official dedication to Heinzel on […]
By New Jersey Department of Transportation When people see damaged vehicles and emergency responders on the road, they might say they saw a car accident. But the truth is, most crashes are not accidents, or something that was random and unavoidable. Instead, many of the incidents that cause fatalities or serious injuries on our roadways […]
“MAGA – Migrants Ain’t Going Anywhere.” “Stop worker abuse.” “No human is illegal on stolen land.” Those were some of the messages on signs held aloft as about 100 people gathered on Hinds Plaza on June 11. They assembled in a show of support for Los Angeles protesters who opposed raids conducted by the U.S. […]
A Philadelphia man has been charged with human trafficking and attempted sex crimes after allegedly arranging to sexually assault what he believed was a 12-year-old girl at a hotel in Bordentown, according to New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin. Bruce Drelich, 60, was charged with conspiracy to commit human trafficking in the first degree, […]
When the Princeton Pride Parade takes place this Saturday people will gather together to celebrate love, share in joy, and show support to the LGBTQIA+ community while marching the streets of Princeton. The parade, march, and afterparty have been organized by the Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice (BRCSJ). The parade begins at 11 a.m. […]
A dedicated public servant, a truly decent man who loved governing, and a kind and generous soul who made others feel seen, heard and valued. That’s how former Mercer County Executive Brian Hughes, who died on June 10, was described by those who knew him politically and personally. Hughes lived in Princeton and was 68 […]
Celebrating love, acceptance and freedom, the Pride flag flies once again at Monumental Hall as Princeton kicks off Pride Month. Princeton officials, local organizations, and community members gathered together near the flagpole at Monument Hall in Princeton for Princeton’s annual Pride flag raising ceremony on May 31. The municipality partnered with HiTOPS, a nonprofit organization […]
A ribbon-cutting ceremony has been set for June 14 at 9 a.m. to open an elevated boardwalk through the Maidenhead Meadows section of the Lawrence Hopewell Trail. The ribbon-cutting ceremony will be followed by an informal walk through Maidenhead Meadows Park at 10 a.m., starting at the historic Brearley House. It is owned by Lawrence […]
The Lawrence Township Council is reviewing proposals from three firms for a study of the township’s fire and emergency services. The three firms are among seven consulting firms that responded to a request for proposals (RFP) in January. A special subcommittee of the Lawrence Township Public Safety Coordinating Committee examined the seven responses to the […]
Mercer County Commissioners adopted a $420 million county budget that funds county operations and decreases the tax rate for 2025. It was a unanimous vote on May 22. The budget was first introduced in April. “When I took office in 2024, I knew the problems Mercer County faced were not going to be fixed in […]
By Ramy Sedhom, MD There is no one-size-fits-all approach for treating cancer. This is especially true for older adults, who typically face different challenges than younger adults during cancer care. At Penn Medicine Princeton Cancer Center, the Older Adult Oncology Program provides personalized cancer treatment, navigation, and supportive services to better meet the specialized needs […]
by Alison Mitchell, Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation This year, we celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Palisades Interstate Park Commission – a pioneering model of environmental preservation. Long before conservation was a part of public consciousness, a group of determined citizens banded together to stop the destruction of the Palisades cliffs along the Hudson River. Their efforts saved an iconic […]
Bordentown Township officials, dignitaries, service members, veterans and members of the community gathered Memorial Day to pay solemn tribute to the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the United States Armed Forces. The annual ceremony was held at the Bordentown Cemetery, 210 Crosswicks Road. Veterans Advisory Committee Chairman Bryan […]
Each year, the Hillsborough community comes together to honor the service and sacrifice of Hillsborough veterans and Active Duty personnel during the Annual Salute to Military Service Breakfast, Memorial Day Parade, and Garden of Honor Commemoration Program. The breakfast was held on May 24 followed by a parade. The Garden of Honor ceremony immediately followed the […]
Along Nassau Street residents, visitors and families celebrated with gratitude in remembering the fallen military service members of America’s armed forces during the Spirit of Princeton Memorial Day Parade. American flags waved from people lined up on both sidewalks of Nassau Street as the parade marched for one mile to where it ended at Monument […]
The Hopewell Township Committee unanimously voted to adopt a $30.3 million municipal budget that includes no tax increase for property owners in 2025. The township’s $30.3 million municipal budget, which funds municipal operations for 2025 and contains a slight tax rate decrease, was adopted by the governing body at its May 19 meeting. Officials had […]
Sustainability efforts at three of the six schools in the Princeton Public Schools received a boost, thanks to a Sustainable Jersey for Schools grant. The school district received a $2,000 grant, which will be applied toward sustainability efforts at the Community Park School, the Littlebrook School and the Princeton Middle School. It is one of […]
Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora has made it clear that he strongly supports the city retaining ownership of the troubled water utility – Trenton Water Works (TWW). In a statement earlier this month on May 12, he called the water utility one of the city’s greatest assets that is owned by the residents and said the […]
Princeton will celebrate its LGBTQ community in June – which is Pride Month – starting with the annual Pride flag-raising event on May 30. The Pride flag-raising event is set for noon at Monument Hall. HiTOPS and the Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice will be on hand. Monument Hall is the former Princeton Borough […]
Lawrence Township’s first community-wide celebration of its LGBTQ+ community has been set for June 15 at the Lawrence Shopping Center. PRIDEfest will be held from 8 a.m.to 1 p.m. It is being sponsored by Lawrence Neighbors Together, which is made up of township organizations and residents. The celebration kicks off at 8 a.m., with a […]
Throughout Hopewell Valley residents recognized and honored fallen service members of America’s armed forces on Memorial Day. Residents and visitors in Hopewell Township, Pennington, and Hopewell Borough gathered for ceremonies and parades on May 24, May 25, and May 26. Memorial Day, which took place on May 26, is a federal holiday held on the […]
Memorial Day is considered by many to be the beginning of summer, when swimming pools are reopened and Little League baseball is in full swing and the school year is nearing its end. But Memorial Day is also a day when the soldiers, sailors, Marines and airmen who died defending the United States during wartime […]
One person was killed and two other people were injured when the Honda Civic in which they were riding veered across Route 31 and struck a tractor trailer head-on on May 27, according to the Hopewell Township Police Department. The Honda Civic was traveling south on Route 31 when it left the southbound lane and […]
Two Montgomery Township police officers, who pulled a dog out of a frozen pond in January, were honored with the Whiskers Watson Animal Lifesaving Medal on May 17 for their “heroic” actions. Officer Sal Intili and Sgt. John Colucci were sent to Avalon Lakes Court after a caller reported that his dog had escaped from […]
A victim reported that while she was traveling in a car westbound on Stuart Road, a man entered the eastbound lane, turned his back to the vehicle and pulled down his shorts to reveal his nude buttocks. The lewdness incident was reported May 19. A 34-year-old Ewing Township man was charged with driving while intoxicated […]
A Kenvil man was charged with driving under the influence, reckless driving and other motor vehicle violations at 12:20 a.m. on May 16. A police officer stopped to investigate a BMW X3 that was parked on the shoulder of Pennington Road with its hazard lights flashing, and found the driver asleep at the wheel. The […]
An 18-year-old Bronx, N.Y. resident is facing multiple charges after allegedly trying to pass off counterfeit bills at two businesses on May 15, according to the East Windsor Police Department. Police were called to ShopRite at the Town Center Plaza on Route 130 to investigate reports of a person attempting to pass off a counterfeit […]
A 50-year-old Monroe Township resident was charged with shoplifting for allegedly taking two bottles of alcohol valued at $146.98 from Bottle King on Route 130 on May 20. The suspect was processed and released. A 20-year-old East Windsor Township man was charged with hindering apprehension for allegedly giving false information to a police officer after […]
By Anish A. Sheth, MD Getting a colonoscopy can be a daunting idea. However, the reality is that a colonoscopy is a routine outpatient procedure that is the best way to prevent colorectal cancers. By screening for precancerous polyps and existing cancerous lesions, colonoscopies can help you identify problems in the colon and rectum […]
by Alison Mitchell, Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation Once there was a superabundance of horseshoe crabs; armadas of females blanketed the beaches of the Delaware Bayshore. Through the 1990s, New Jersey’s horseshoe crab breeding and coinciding red knot shorebird migration was a spectacular natural phenomenon. “On the sand, there were around 50,000 horseshoe crab eggs per square meter,” says Larry […]
Bordentown Township will gather this Memorial Day to pay solemn tribute to the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the United States Armed Forces. The annual ceremony is scheduled at 11 a.m. at the Bordentown Cemetery, 210 Crosswicks Road. Veterans Advisory Committee Chairman, Bryan Branson, will serve as emcee […]
Memorial Day, observed on Monday, May 26 this year, is a federal holiday in the United States that is dedicated to honoring and remembering the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. It is a solemn day of reflection, gratitude, and remembrance, not only […]
How fast can your team pull a 7,500-pound tractor 20 yards? On June 1, the National Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society, New Jersey Metro chapter will welcome teams of up to six people to Pull for a Cure on Sunday, June 1 at Carriage Farm at 2 Clerico Lane, in Hillsborough. Participants must be 18 years […]
Five Rider University students recently made their final presentation to a room of New York Giants executives at MetLife Stadium. The team provided insights and recommendations about how the NFL team could expand its reach on TikTok to engage Gen Z. The presentation was the culmination of a semester-long course, one of the many exclusive […]
Administrators, academic supervisors, teachers and support staff – some of whom gained tenure – were reappointed to their positions for the 2025-26 school year at a special meeting of the Princeton Public Schools Board of Education. School board president Dafna Kendal pointed out that the board’s May 6 special meeting coincided with Teacher Appreciation Week, […]
West Windsor Township Council has adopted a $53.4 million municipal budget that keeps the tax rate flat for property owners in 2025. The five-member Council voted unanimously to adopt the municipal budget with a zero-cent tax rate increase at the governing body’s May 19 meeting. The budget, which funds municipal operations for 2025, was first […]
When Municipal Clerk Dawn Mount was growing up, working for town government was the last thing she had in mind for a career. Mount wanted to work on Wall Street in New York City. With an eye toward a career in business, she earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Monmouth University. She was […]
Hopewell Valley Regional School District (HVRSD) has reaffirmed its commitment and declaration that the school district is a safe space for all students. Board of Education members passed a resolution at a monthly school board meeting on May 19 reaffirming a commitment to cultivating a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible community where every individual is […]
The Rider University Board of Trustees has named John R. Loyack to become the college’s eighth president since its founding in 1865, following a nationwide search to replace Rider University President Gregory Dell’Omo. Loyack will officially assume office on July 7, overlapping Dell’Omo’s July 31 retirement date. Dell’Omo has served as Rider University’s president since […]
On Saturday, May 17, Rider University held two commencement ceremonies to celebrate the Class of 2025 at the CURE Insurance Arena in Trenton. At the morning’s graduate and doctoral ceremony, nearly 400 master’s and doctoral degrees were awarded. Dr. Rosephanye Powell ’87, widely recognized as one of America’s most distinguished choral composers, was awarded an honorary […]
Community members, families, and visitors were able to experience different cultures in person for the second annual Cultural Festival. In Hopewell Township’s Woolsey Park on May 10, various cultures through different performances, cultural displays, activities and food gave people the chance to learn something new. Hopewell Township and nonprofit Culture Connections partnered to organize the […]
By Jenna Deinzer, RDN Have you ever been told to “listen to your gut?” Or have you ever experienced “butterflies” in your stomach? It turns out these aren’t just figures of speech. Research shows there is a real connection between your gut and your brain and that the state of your gut directly influences how you […]
by Alison Mitchell, Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation The second largest New Jersey wildfire in 20 years broke out in Lacey Township, Ocean County on April 22, 2025. Started by an illegal bonfire west of the Garden State Parkway, the Jones Road Fire burned over 15,000 acres of the Pine Barrens, including much of the Forked River Mountains. Although the fire […]
East Windsor Township is seeking nominations for the 2024 Township Business Awards Program. The purpose of the program is to recognize local businesses that make special efforts to improve or contribute to the community. The three categories of township award recognition are Business Beautification, Community Service, and Community Enhancement. “This program was created to give […]
Burlington, Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset counties The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give lifesaving blood or platelets in the new year to help keep the blood supply strong this winter. Type O negative blood donors and those giving platelets are especially urged to give now to keep critical blood products […]
The sudden loss of Bordentown Township Police Officer Robert Sparano, who died in an off-duty motorcycle accident on May 12 in Hopewell Township, was felt in a statement released by Bordentown Township Mayor Eric Holliday. A 23-year-old motorcyclist, later identified as Sparano in published reports, was killed after he attempted to change lanes on Route […]
The search is on to fill a vacancy on the Lawrence Township Public Schools Board of Education. The opening was created by the resignation of school board vice president Amanda Santos, who was appointed May 6 to fill a vacancy on the Lawrence Township Council. She replaced former Township Councilman John Ryan, who resigned in […]
Princeton officials are going shopping. The Princeton Council recently approved a $14.1 million bond ordinance that provides money to purchase equipment for various departments – from the police department to the recreation department and even the Princeton Public Library, which it supports. The bond ordinance earmarks $224,000 to update the Princeton Police Department’s body-worn cameras […]
Hopewell Borough Council members have unanimously voted to adopt a $4.5 million municipal budget that has a tax increase and funds municipal operations in 2025. Council members voted to approve the municipal budget, which includes a 2.5-cent tax increase for borough property owners, at a Borough Council meeting on May 1. The budget was first […]
Lawrence Township taxpayers will see a five-cent increase in the school district property tax rate, based on the Lawrence Township Public Schools’ $88.6 million operating budget for 2025-26. The school board approved the budget, following a public hearing on the spending plan at the board’s May 7 meeting. The school district property tax rate will […]
The Hopewell Township Police Department has a new sergeant with the promotion of officer Vincent Amabile. The Township Committee approved a resolution promoting Amabile from a patrol officer to sergeant at the governing body’s meeting on May 5. Mayor Courtney Peters-Manning swore Amabile into the new promotion as his family joined him by his side. […]
U.S. Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-12th Congressional District) and two other lawmakers may face charges for allegedly forcing their way into the Delaney Hall Detention Center in Newark, which is operated by the federal Immigration Customs and Enforcement, on May 9, according to published reports. During a May 10 appearance on CNN, U.S. Department of […]
Montgomery Township’s first-ever Innovation Summit is ready to connect innovators and leaders in the areas of science, technology, and finance. The innovation summit will take place at the Montgomery Municipal Center and Montgomery Innovation Hub from 8:30 a.m. to noon on May 22. “The summit’s focus is on the life science industry and government resources […]
Princeton property owners will see a five-cent increase in the school district property tax rate, based on the district’s $111.3 million operating budget for the 2025-26 school year. The budget, which is $2.8 million more than than the 2024-25 budget of $108.5 million, was approved at the school board’s April 29 meeting. The school district […]
A former employee of Trenton Water Works (TWW) has been indicted for allegedly failing to collect water samples and falsifying water reports. Cesar Lugo, 37, of Trenton, is charged with two counts of official misconduct, theft by deception, violating the Safe Drinking Water Act, tampering with public records, and falsifying records, according to New Jersey […]
A 23-year-old motorcyclist was killed after he attempted to change lanes on Route 31/Pennington Road in the area of the Interstate Highway 295 North off-ramp and struck the rear of a pickup truck around 7 p.m. May 12, according to the Hopewell Township Police Department. The man was thrown from his Kawasaki motorcycle. He suffered […]
A Philadelphia man is facing multiple charges after allegedly chatting and exchanging child sexual abuse material with a minor in East Windsor Township, according to Mercer County Prosecutor Janetta D. Marbrey. Steven Green, 32, was charged on May 8 with one count of manufacturing child sexual abuse material and two counts of endangering the welfare […]
A 47-year-old East Windsor Township woman was arrested on active warrants from Bellmawr Borough and East Windsor, Jackson and Willingboro townships at the Colonnade Motel on Route 130 on May 7. A police officer was sent to the motel to locate an individual who was wanted on active warrants. She was processed and released. Three […]
The Burlington County Commissioners are sending financial assistance to all 40 county municipalities to help them create or support local substance-abuse prevention programs. The commissioners voted recently to appropriate $200,000 from the county’s opioid settlement funds for evidence-based prevention programs in the towns. Each will receive a $5,000 grant to either implement a local program […]
Barbara Kutch, PT Running offers a wide range of health benefits, from helping to protect against heart disease to boosting your mental health. However, for all its benefits, running isn’t without risk. Injuries are common, and if left untreated, can leave you stuck at the starting line. Fortunately, physical therapy can help runners regain their […]
With a 90% decline in the monarch butterfly population in just the last few decades, Hillsborough Township is doing their part in efforts to essentially “save the monarch butterfly.” Hillsborough Mayor John Ciccarelli proclaimed May as “May for Milkweeds” month at a Township Committee meeting in March. “In recent years, migrating Monarch populations in New […]
by Alison Mitchell, Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation For a brief but magical window in late April and early May, New Jersey becomes a crucial stopover for one of nature’s tiniest travelers: the ruby-throated hummingbird. As the only species of hummingbird that breeds in eastern North America, these dazzling little birds make an incredible journey north each spring from southern Florida, […]
An advocate is defined as “one who supports or promotes the interests of a cause or group,” according to Merriam Webster. Support of a cause is exactly what Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers do throughout New Jersey. “CASA of Middlesex County, like all CASA programs, advocates for the best interests of children who have […]
Cruise Night is officially scheduled to return to Hopewell Borough on Friday, May 16, 2025. The event will run from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM and will take place on both East and West Broad Street. Organized by the Hopewell Borough Recreation Committee, Cruise Night brings together the local community, including residents, businesses, and restaurants. […]
Lawrence Township schools were put into lockdown May 6 while police searched for a man who fled toward Lawrence High School after he was stopped by police. A police officer was on routine patrol shortly after 10 a.m. when he saw a pedestrian commit a traffic violation and stopped him on Princeton Pike near Rydal […]
Burlington, Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset counties The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give lifesaving blood or platelets in the new year to help keep the blood supply strong this winter. Type O negative blood donors and those giving platelets are especially urged to give now to keep critical blood products […]
A celebration of Hopewell Valley’s different cultures will be spotlighted this Saturday when the second Annual Cultural Festival returns to Hopewell Township. Residents and visitors will be able to experience different cultures through performances such as cultural activities and dance, cultural displays, food, and community resources with the festival taking place in Woolsey Park in […]
School board member Amanda Santos has been tapped to fill a vacancy on the Lawrence Township Council that was created by the resignation of former Township Councilman John Ryan on April 15. Santos was chosen unanimously to fill the vacancy at the Township Council’s May 6 meeting. She was one of three nominees for the […]
The Long Acres neighborhood is expected to get its long-awaited noise barrier along I-295, possibly as soon as this summer. The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) has scheduled a public information center on May 13 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. to outline the project. It will be held at the Lawrence Township Municipal […]
The Montgomery Township Committee has unanimously voted “yes” to adopt a $32.6 million municipal budget that includes a small tax increase on township property owners. Township Committee members officially adopted the municipal budget on May 1. The budget was first introduced on April 3 and funds municipal operations for the 2025 year. The projected tax […]
The Hopewell Township Police Department (HTP) saw a 5% increase in traffic stops after 2023, according to a 2024 annual police department report. The township police department released their 2024 annual report in mid-April which includes an overview of the police force, the department’s statistics, incidents, programs, and achievements. HTP not only serves the township, […]
The Princeton Public Schools takes pride in preparing students to lead lives of joy and purpose as knowledgeable, creative and compassionate citizens of a global society. But if the school district truly wants its students to be knowledgeable and compassionate, it needs to teach them about autism and other disabilities, Riverside School student Teddy S. […]
Pennington officials honored local resident Kieran John with a proclamation for his continued service to the borough community and leadership in organizing their participation in the Communities of Light campaign at a Borough Council meeting on May 5. They thanked him for his dedication to the community and efforts in fostering connections as well as […]
The Lawrence Township Council has awarded a contract for $17,340 to an engineering firm to design improvements to Mill Road, off Franklin Corner Road. Mill Road is a one-lane road that loops behind homes and businesses that have frontage on the south side of Franklin Corner Road. Part of the road is paved and part […]
A vandal tossed a rock through the dining room window of a Sutton Court home in an incident of criminal mischief that was reported May 2. The incident is under investigation. Laptop computers, cell phones, wallets and cash were stolen from four vehicles that were entered overnight between May 1 and May 2 in the […]
A 26-year-old Hamilton Township man was charged with receiving stolen property for allegedly having a license plate in his possession that had been reported stolen, following a motor vehicle stop on Route 206 on April 25. During the motor vehicle stop, the officer discovered several license plates from New Jersey and other states for vehicles […]
A 35-year-old Trenton woman was charged with shoplifting for allegedly taking $123.48 worth of merchandise from ShopRite on April 28. The case was assigned to a detective who identified the suspect and charged her accordingly. A 31-year-old Hightstown man was charged with driving under the influence, reckless driving, careless driving, failure to stop and having […]
From May 8 to May 25, 2025, McCarter Theatre Center in Princeton, New Jersey, will present Primary Trust, a new play by Eboni Booth. The production will take place at McCarter’s Berlind Theatre, located at 91 University Place on the Princeton University campus. Primary Trust won the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. It is also […]
West Windsor Township will hold a non-partisan candidate forum on Thursday, September 25, 2025, starting at 6:45 p.m. at the Kelsey Theatre, located at 1200 Old Trenton Road. This event is the township’s first mayoral forum since 2013 and the first council candidate forum since 2015. It will focus on candidates running on November 4, […]
The Watershed Institute hosted its annual meeting of Supporters and Friends at its LEED-Platinum certified Watershed Center, located on its 950-acre nature reserve, in Pennington on April 28. Guests gathered to celebrate the many ways the community engages with and advances its mission in Conservation, Advocacy, Science, and Education, according to a press release through […]
Greater Somerset County YMCA participated in the Five Days of Action in April as part of weeklong campaign to raise awareness and inspire adults to take action to protect children from sexual abuse. The Know. See. Respond campaign occurred from April 21 to 25. The Y encouraged adults and organizations to join in marking the […]
Devlin “Rock” Maloney, a senior at Lawrence High School, earned a gold medal in bench press at the Special Olympics New Jersey 2025 Regional Powerlifting Competition on April 12. The event took place in New Jersey and featured athletes from across the region competing in bench press, squat, and deadlift. Maloney also placed fourth in […]
Hillsborough Township has once again earned recognition for public safety, ranking as the 20th safest city in New Jersey, according to the 2025 Safest Cities report by SafeWise. The ranking is based on the latest FBI crime statistics, population data, and local safety initiatives. Specifically, Hillsborough reported a violent crime rate of 0.6 and a […]
The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC) has launched an emergency program for issuing REAL ID licenses just weeks before the federal enforcement deadline of May 7, 2025. This is a direct response to the increasing number of residents who still do not have a REAL ID-compliant license or a valid passport. Starting May 7, […]
Somerset County Vocational & Technical High School (SCVTHS) students recently competed in the 2025 SkillsUSA New Jersey State Championships. Out of 161 students from SCVTHS, 79 earned medals—34 gold, 29 silver, and 16 bronze. This strong performance shows the high level of training students receive at SCVTHS across different technical and leadership fields. The standout […]
