Hurricane Ida left behind a mess—damaged homes, ruined belongings, and people struggling to get back on their feet. But incredibly, in the middle of all that destruction, groups of young people showed up to help. They didn’t solely talk about making a difference; they rolled up their sleeves and got to work. Their efforts, both […]
New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District is where all eyes are this election season. The race between Republican incumbent Representative Tom Kean Jr. and Democratic challenger Sue Altman is one of the most closely watched in the country. What makes this race so important is that it could influence which party controls the U.S. House of […]
New Jersey is experiencing a tough job market right now, especially compared to the rest of the country. While the U.S. added 254,000 new jobs in September 2024, New Jersey lost 5,358 jobs in its private sector during the third quarter alone. That’s a big jump from the 4,130 jobs cut in the previous quarter. […]
The race for New Jersey’s Senate seat is in the spotlight this year, with Democrat Andy Kim and Republican Curtis Bashaw competing for a spot in the Senate. The seat opened up after Bob Menendez resigned following his conviction on corruption charges. Governor Phil Murphy appointed George Helmy to fill the seat temporarily, but Helmy […]
In a shocking robbery that took place in Edison, four New Jersey men have been arrested after stealing over $500,000 worth of perfume and cologne from a FedEx truck. Armed with guns, the suspects threatened the driver, forcing him to assist in their plan. The incident unfolded on the evening of September 5, around 8:00 […]
The Carteret Comic Con Exhibit is back again this year, and it’s already exciting comic lovers from all over. This event, held at the Blazing Star Cultural Arts Center, 63 Carteret Avenue, celebrates comic art in all its forms. Although the exhibit started on September 13, don’t worry if you haven’t visited yet—it’s running until […]
Recently, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin announced a set of reforms. The changes are aimed at addressing long-standing issues within the New Jersey State Police (NJSP) In light of this, these changes follow two outside investigations that uncovered serious problems with how the department handles complaints, especially those made by women and minority officers. […]
John Denuto, a former NJ wrestling coach and teacher arrested for child sex crimes, is scheduled for sentencing next week. Key Takeaways: He pleaded guilty to several charges, including endangering the welfare of a child and invasion of privacy. Denuto’s misconduct involved multiple victims and numerous schools and wrestling clubs. Sentencing delays and attorney changes […]
The New Jersey Attorney General’s Office is investigating the apparent suicide of a man during a police stop by Woodbridge Township officers. The incident occurred on Friday, June 14th, outside a Route 9 gas station. Key Takeaways: Details of the Incident During Woodbridge Police Stop On June 14th, at approximately 6:30 p.m., Woodbridge police officers […]
Sen. Bob Menendez is facing a bribery trial, accused of accepting gold bars, cash, and a luxury car in exchange for political favors. Key testimonies and defense strategies are shaping the case, along with Menendez’s defense shifting the blame to his wife. Key Takeaways: The Alleged Bribes and Key Witnesses Prosecutors in Sen. Bob Menendez’s […]
by Jay Watson, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation James Still always wanted to become a doctor, but as a Black child in the 1800s, never had the opportunity to go to medical school. Undeterred, he learned to make botanical extracts from native plants, and studied books on anatomy, physiology, botany and medicine. Still became […]
by Alison Mitchell, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation Interested in saving money on home energy bills? How about helping to fight climate change by reducing your carbon footprint? Or ensuring that the New Jersey communities most affected by environmental pollution get justice and help? If so, the federal Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 […]
Burlington, Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset counties New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No […]
Three landmark businesses – the Trenton Farmers Market, Cherry Grove Organic Farm and Bountiful Gardens – and the Every Child Valued program were honored by the Lawrence Township Growth and Redevelopment Committee May 5. The purpose of the Economic Development Awards program is to honor those members of the community who have made significant or […]
With a snip of the scissors, Homes by TLC, HomeFront and developer Lennar celebrated the completion of a 26-unit apartment building at the Hopewell Parc development May 17. The partnership between the three groups means 26 families, chosen from among 386 applicants for the affordable housing units, will have a place to call home, officials […]
by Jay Watson, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step,” according to a Chinese proverb. But in the avian world, journeys can last well over a thousand miles – and begin with a flap rather than a step! Each spring, birds known as “neotropical migrants” […]
In calling for the “preservation” of “half” of New Jersey’s land (https://centraljersey.com/2024/05/06/an-urgent-call-to-preserve-half-of-new-jerseys-land/), Jay Watson and the New Jersey Conservation Foundation are misleading your readers. What they’re including as “preserved land” includes a high portion of playgrounds and sports fields. These are well and good, indeed excellent and much needed, but the article would lead the reader […]
Burlington, Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset counties New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No […]
Lawrence Township property owners will see a two-cent increase in the school district property tax rate, based on the Lawrence Township Public Schools’ $85.4 million operating budget for 2024-25. The Lawrence Township Public Schools board of education approved the budget following a public hearing at its May 7 meeting. There were no comments from the […]
Retired U.S. Army Colonel Charles J. “Bud” O’Brien will lead the Lawrence Township Memorial Day parade as its grand marshal when the marchers step off May 25, according to Lawrence Township officials. In his role as Memorial Day Parade grand marshal, O’Brien will be front and center of the parade when it kicks off at […]
Over 150 bikes were donated from all over the county and surrounding area as Mercer County’s Park Commission and Planning Department hosted their fourth annual Bike Drive for the benefit of the Mercer County Bike Exchange (BEX) and Boys & Girls Club (BGC). BEX is a volunteer-run organization whose primary objective is to raise funds that support after-school programs […]
by Alison Mitchell, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation If you’re near a pond, stream, or marsh on a warm day, you may notice quick-flying insects skimming across the water or swooping and darting through the air. When they alight, you may be dazzled by their brightly-colored bodies and double sets of lacy wings. They’re […]
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Intense symptoms for individuals with depression are commonly associated with the winter and holiday season, depression and suicidal thoughts are actually more common in the spring and summer. For example, pressure to socialize when warmer weather makes it more possible may be particularly stressful for individuals with depression, as […]
Burlington, Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset counties New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No […]
Veteran Lawrence Township Public Schools educators Jeanne Muzi and Melanie Fillmyer have been appointed to newly-created positions in a reorganization of administrative posts. Muzi, who is the Slackwood Elementary School principal, has been appointed to the new position of director of Student Achievement, Equity and Opportunity. Fillmyer, who is the supervisor of Guidance and Testing […]
Lawrence Township school district officials are expected to review proposed architectural plans for an expansion of the Lawrence Middle School to accommodate sixth-grade students at the Lawrence Township school board’s May 22 meeting. The meeting, which begins at 7 p.m., will take place in the Lawrence High School Media Center. The high school is located […]
by Jay Watson, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation New Jersey is not only the nation’s most densely populated state, it’s also predicted to be the first to reach full build-out – the point where all land has been either developed or preserved. If current trends continue, full build-out could occur by the middle of […]
Burlington, Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset counties New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No […]
Nine streets throughout Lawrence Township, as well as the parking lot at the south entrance to Central Park, are in line for repaving. The Lawrence Township Council awarded a contract for $779,758.50 to the Richard T. Barrett Paving Co. at its April 16 meeting. The Trenton-based paving contractor was one of five companies that submitted […]
The Princessville Cemetery sits quietly off the roadside on Princeton Pike, across from Lewisville Road, but most of its headstones and grave markers are faded and unreadable. Armed with cleaning solution and some stiff brushes, a group of young people spent a warm Saturday afternoon spraying and scrubbing the headstones in an effort to “bring […]
Applications are now open for the 2024 Mercer County Student Internship Program. High school and college students who live, or attend school, in Mercer County may apply to a wide range of full-time and part-time internship positions. Internship opportunities are available over the summer from June through Labor Day, with a limited number of spots also available over the Winter Break […]
by Alison Mitchell, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation It’s hard to imagine a world in which the fastest way to move freight between Philadelphia and New York City was having mules tow barges along a 70-mile canal connecting the Delaware and Raritan rivers. But that world existed when the Delaware & Raritan Canal opened […]
Burlington, Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset counties New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No […]
State legislation that would ban potential book-banners from doing so – dubbed “The Freedom to Read Act” – has been introduced in the State Legislature. State Sen. Andrew Zwicker (D-Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex and Somerset) and state Sen. Teresa Ruiz (D-Essex and Hudson) introduced the bill in the state Senate on Jan. 29. It was referred […]
The Lawrence Township Council has approved a redevelopment agreement with the Lawrenceville Development Group LLC to redevelop the Princeton Pike Office Park at 3131 Princeton Pike. Mayor Patricia Hendricks Farmer and Township Council members Christopher Bobbitt, James Kownacki and Olympia I’Liou Perry voted “yes.” Councilman John Ryan was the only council person to vote against […]
by Jay Watson, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation While out walking or driving, did you ever notice trees so covered with ivy that they look like totally different life forms? In a way they are – because if the ivy continues to grow unchecked, the trees themselves might not live much longer. Trees laden […]
Burlington, Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset counties New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No […]
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 financial statements needed corrections, and a key county bond was near its expiration. “In our first 100 days, we have put Mercer County on stable footing. We have an experienced […]
The Lawrence Township Public Schools (LTPS) has been awarded a $2,000 grant from Sustainable Jersey for Schools to fund the district’s Green Team members to continue to develop sustainable initiatives. The Sustainable Jersey for Schools grant is one of 25 grants for $2,000 that were distributed to school districts to support sustainability projects. An additional […]
An evening inside the Princeton University Friend Center turned silent when 20-minutes of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop” speech filled an auditorium as part of an event to not just reflect but have a conversation on King’s economic vision. King’s speech played on April 3 at the Friend Center, which […]
Lawrence Township officials are moving ahead with plans to install a traffic signal at the intersection of Federal Point Boulevard and Federal City Road. The township will seek proposals from professionals for traffic design work at the intersection, Municipal Manager Kevin Nerwinski said. The decision to go ahead with installing a traffic signal grew out […]
by Jay Watson, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation Most longtime New Jerseyans – especially gardeners and growers – have noticed that winters have gotten milder over the last few decades. Cold weather seems to arrive later, and the Garden State gets fewer days of truly frigid, bone-chilling weather. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) […]
Burlington, Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset counties New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No […]
The Pinelands 2024 Juried Photographic Exhibition is in its sixth year capturing the “unique, mysterious, and charming characteristics” of the Pinelands. Richard Lewis, chair of the exhibit’s Steering Committee, has been photographing the Pines for 20 years. He said every year he is amazed by the entries that are submitted. “For most people on their […]
How do you collect 500,000 diapers and baby wipes in five weeks? One box at a time. That’s the goal that HomeFront has set to collect by Mother’s Day on May 12 to help families that cannot afford to keep their babies in diapers. HomeFront, which helps the homeless and low-income families, operates its own […]
The Lawrence Township Council adopted the proposed $60.7 municipal budget for 2024, following a public hearing on the spending plan at its April 2 meeting. The municipal property tax rate will remain flat at 65 cents per $100 of assessed value. The owner of a home assessed at the township average of $284,792 will pay […]
Mercer County Executive Dan Benson and the Board of County Commissioners announced they will partner for a second phase with UCEDC, a non-profit Economic Development Corporation, to establish a 0% Interest Loan Program for small businesses in Mercer County. The program will allow Mercer County businesses to apply for affordable access to capital by dedicating an additional $240,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) […]
by Alison Mitchell, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation You might think a biologist who’s spent nearly two decades researching bobcats in New Jersey would spot these native wildcats on a regular basis. If so, you’d be wrong! “For me, without cheating (by tracking a bobcat wearing a radio collar), I think I’ve seen a […]
An earthquake that measured 4.7 magnitude was reported at 10:23 a.m. April 5, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The earthquake was centered in Lebanon in Hunterdon County, but its effects were felt statewide including Burlington, Mercer, Middlesex and Somerset counties. Buildings shook and windows rattled. Police departments in Cranbury, Princeton, Lawrence Township, Hopewell […]
Rider University’s annual Relay for Life fundraiser for the American Cancer Society will be held Saturday, April 20 on the Campus Mall from 3-9:30 p.m. Organizers hope to raise $35,000 for the charity. The event is open to Rider students, faculty and staff, as well as alumni and the general public, and offers an opportunity […]
Burlington, Mercer, and Somerset counties New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No medical […]
Four men are facing drug-related charges after police seized more than five grams of powder cocaine, valued at $500,000 in a drug bust at a Lawrence Township motel, according to the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office. The arrests and drug seizure at the Motel 6 on Brunswick Pike on March 21 was the result of a […]
U.S. Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman will be presented with the Barbara Boggs Sigmund Award at Womanspace’s 28th annual awards dinner May 30. Watson Coleman, who is a Democrat, has represented New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District since 2015. The 12th Congressional District includes Princeton, Montgomery Township, Rocky Hill Borough and West Windsor Township. It also includes […]
Lawrence Intermediate School (LIS) students will learn how to tell the difference between a song sparrow and the white-breasted nuthatch, thanks to a $1,500 grant from the Lawrence Township Education Foundation (LTEF). The LTEF approved the grant for the “Take Flight: LIS Outdoor Classroom Expansion.” The project focuses on helping students to learn about species […]
by Jay Watson, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation Ever heard of a “sponge city?” Sponge cities are urban areas with a superior ability to absorb rainfall and prevent flooding, thanks to abundant natural features like trees, lakes, and parks – and good infrastructure design. As climate change brings warmer temperatures, and stronger and more […]
A 50-year-old Trenton man was killed when the 2003 Suzuki Vitara in which he was passenger in struck a utility pole on Brunswick Pike at the Whitehead Road traffic circle at 1:43 a.m. March 28, according to the Lawrence Township Police Department. The 49-year-old driver of the vehicle, who also lives in Trenton, suffered serious […]
Burlington, Mercer, and Somerset counties New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No medical […]
“I am a childhood cancer survivor.” Those were the first words spoken by special guest Jackson Schwartz at the Lawrence Intermediate School (LIS) fundraiser for childhood cancer research March 18. Jackson shared his story with LIS students, who were waiting for several classmates to have their heads shaved to raise money for the St. Baldrick’s […]
Commemorating the life and achievements of former President Grover Cleveland, soldiers from the Army Reserve’s 99th Readiness Division, local officials and residents gathered together for an annual wreath-laying ceremony at his grave inside Princeton Cemetary. On his birthday of March 18, Maj. Gen. Kris Belanger, commanding general of the Army Reserve’s 99th Readiness Division, and […]
Lawrence Township property owners will see a two-cent increase in the school district property tax rate, based on the Lawrence Township Public Schools’ $85.4 million operating budget for 2024-25. The Lawrence Township Public Schools Board of Education approved the tentative budget at its March 13 meeting. It will be reviewed by the Executive County Superintendent […]
by Alison Mitchell, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation Walk into nearly any grocery store, any time of year, and you’ll likely find fresh blueberries in the produce aisle. Many consider them a perfect fruit … sweet and juicy, delicious fresh or cooked, and packed with health-boosting antioxidants. If you’re among the many who love […]
Burlington, Mercer, and Somerset counties New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No medical […]
Ask yourself, is there an unlocked gun in your house? Now is an excellent time to review how you store firearms, especially if children are in your home. Proper storage of firearms plays a vital role in reducing the risk of gun accidents. Keeping them secure protects children and adults by preventing unintentional discharge, accidental […]
A new paver walkway around the Eldridge Park municipal park is in the works, thanks to a $415,000 state grant, according to Lawrence Township officials. The New Jersey Department of Transportation awarded the grant to Lawrence Township through its Local Transportation Projects Fund program. The 2.2-acre park is in the Eldridge Park neighborhood. It is […]
There will be no increase in municipal property taxes from 2023, under a $60.7 million municipal budget introduced by the Lawrence Township Council at its March 5 meeting. The municipal property tax rate will remain flat at 65 cents per $100 of assessed value. The owner of a home assessed at the township average of […]
by Jay Watson, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation Winter is the northeast’s quiet season, when songbirds go south, many animals hibernate, and people spend more time indoors. On the increasingly rare occasions when a blanket of snow covers the landscape, New Jersey is as silent as it can get, with even our constant drone […]
Federal funds will upgrade and modernize equipment at three separate locations within the Bordentown City for Blacks Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant and provide technology upgrades for the Lawrence Township Senior Center that will increase socialization and community gathering. The funds totaling $1,803,000 for the wastewater project and $200,000 for senior center are two of 14 […]
Burlington, Mercer, and Somerset counties New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No medical […]
A three-month-long investigation into the large amount of shipments made to a Roxboro Road home led to charges against a Newark man, according to the Lawrence Township Police Department. The 35-year-old man was charged March 4 with receiving stolen property and trafficking in stolen property in connection with the fraudulent purchases of 675 SpaceX terminals, […]
Rider University has launched an innovative program designed to ease the burdens of becoming a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). The Rider University CPA Apprenticeship Program allows new graduates of accounting programs to earn, at a reduced cost, the required credits to obtain CPA licensure in New Jersey through coursework and real-world professional experience. “Our new […]
The Lawrence Township Police Department marked its 100th anniversary last month, and now it is working on its second century. While no one knows exactly when full-time police began in the township, the date, Feb. 23, 1924, is acknowledged as the Lawrence Township Police Department’s incorporation, according to Police Chief Christopher Longo. “A lot has […]
Gavin and Zoe Prikril are self-described “theater kids” who have been acting and singing in community theater groups since they were each six years old. “We grew up in the theater. Our mom was (involved) in the theater in high school and college,” said Zoe, who attends the Lawrence Middle School. Zoe and her older […]
by Alison Mitchell, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation It’s easy to take lands in their natural state for granted. An old forest or beautiful meadow in your town may have “always been there,” but unless the land has been permanently preserved, it may be built upon in the future. New Jerseyans seem to understand […]
As housing prices have skyrocketed in recent years, the shortage of affordable homes is making life impossible for hard-working families, hurting both low-income families and the middle class. In New Jersey, one in four families spends half or more of their income on their rent or mortgage — often forced to choose between paying for […]
Burlington, Mercer, and Somerset counties New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No medical […]
Mercer County Clerk Paula Sollami Covello is dedicated to supporting residents through challenging times, particularly those facing foreclosure. In light of the growing concerns surrounding foreclosures, the County Clerk is providing some valuable resources and information to empower individuals and families within the community. The Mercer County Clerk’s office is the official record keeper of all Notices of Lis Pendens. A Notice […]
Lawrence Township officials are applying for a $100,000 state grant to replace the bleachers at Zimmer Field at Central Park, along with a new path to the athletic field. The Lawrence Township Council approved a resolution to apply for a Local Recreation Improvement Grant from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs at its Feb. […]
The founder of the African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey and an African-born entrepreneur were among four “trailblazers” honored at Lawrence High School’s annual Black History Month celebration Feb. 24. The Black History Month celebration began with displays by Black-owned businesses that offered hand-made jewelry, clothing and books for sale in the Lawrence […]
by Jay Watson, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation Every year, billions of the world’s animals make incredible journeys over land and sea to breed and find food. Some of these species – including songbirds, shorebirds, raptors, whales, sharks, sea turtles, fish, and monarch butterflies – travel hundreds or even thousands of miles to reach […]
Burlington, Mercer, and Somerset counties New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No medical […]
State leaders discussed critical issues facing New Jersey residents with a sold-out crowd as well as a synchronous online audience at the 7th Annual New Jersey Watershed Conference hosted by The Watershed Institute. The annual New Jersey Watershed Conference took place on Feb. 23 with “an inspiring and distinguished group of speakers,” according to Watershed […]
Democratic House Minority Whip Katherine Clark, U.S. representative from Massachusetts, and Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-12) met with YMCA providers, the New Jersey Department of Human Services (NJDHS), local families and officials on the need for federal funding to support child care providers and programs. NJDHS Commissioner Sarah Adelman, representatives of Greater Somerset County YMCA, […]
The inaugural Aldo Leopold Conference, which focuses on the future of open space and greenways in Lawrence Township, is set for March 16. The conference runs from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. It will be held in the Heely Room in Woods Memorial Hall on The Lawrenceville School campus. The conference is named for Leopold, […]
Mad King George and General George Washington met head to head – and this time, King George won. Mad King George the cat, that is. Also known as “Legs,” the Colorpoint Shorthair cat won the cat costume contest at the Cat Fanciers’ Association Inc. show, held Feb. 24-25 at the New Jersey Army National Guard […]
Eight residents are suing Mercer County election officials for allegedly violating their civil rights during the 2022 general election. They claim their votes were tossed out over technicalities. The lawsuit, which was filed in Mercer County Superior Court on Feb. 14, also claims that votes in the 2022 general election may not have been properly […]
by Alison Mitchell, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation As thick snow fell on central New Jersey earlier this week, the bald eagle pair at Duke Farms in Hillsborough showed themselves to be responsible parents-to-be, taking turns keeping the two eggs in their nest warm while the other hunted. When it came time for a […]
A Princeton Pike resident suffered burns when a fire broke out at his home in the 2300 block of Princeton Pike shortly before 3:30 p.m. Feb. 24, according to the Lawrence Township Police Department. The man and his two dogs were able to escape the house, but he suffered moderate burns to his face and […]
The “Your Song! Your Voice! Shout Down Drugs competition,” organized by the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDNFJ), is a platform for high school students to showcase their musical talents while sending a powerful message about substance use prevention. As the competition gears up for its 20th season, they showcased the inspiring journeys of last year’s […]
Share My Meals, a Princeton, New Jersey-based nonprofit, significantly expanded its support to more people in the fight against food insecurity and environmental waste in 2023. By rescuing nutritious meals from various sources, the organization provided essential support to 1,200 individuals each month, delivering 85% more meals in 2023 than they could in the year before, […]
The St. Baldrick’s Foundation, which raises money for childhood cancer research, has set March 9 for its annual head-shaving event at Amalfi’s restaurant in Lawrence Township. The restaurant is located at 146 Lawrenceville-Pennington Road. The in-person head-shaving event starts at 11 a.m. A virtual option is available, also. Volunteers – “shavees” – in St. Baldrick’s […]
Burlington, Mercer, and Somerset counties New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No medical […]
A new college chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) was chartered at Rider University during a ceremony held on Feb. 7. The ceremony marked the inauguration of four executive committee members and included remarks from distinguished guest speakers, including Rider University trustee and alumnus Judge Marc A. McKithen ’96, […]
Hunger is real and the need to provide food is growing. That’s the message from seven nonprofit groups that feed the hungry in Princeton, Lawrence Township, Trenton and other towns in Mercer County. Representatives of the organizations – from the Mercer Street Friends food bank to Arm in Arm, the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen, the […]
by Jay Watson, Co-Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation In an ideal New Jersey, all residents would have equal access to the outdoors and nature, with the joy and health benefits they bring. Unfortunately, there are barriers – some real, some perceived – keeping people out, especially in communities of color. One obvious barrier is […]
