Governor Mikie Sherrill’s proposed budget includes a change to a business tax provision that would raise an estimated $120 million annually by limiting a deduction used by about 10,000 New Jersey taxpayers, according to state budget summaries and business group analyses. The change is part of a $60.7 billion budget proposal the governor described as […]
Rider University is selling off part of its 280-acre campus to Mercer County for $8.5 million in efforts to raise money to keep the financially troubled college afloat. The Mercer County Board of Commissioners approved resolutions approving the purchases and authorized Mercer County Executive Dan Benson to enter into an agreement of sale at its […]
An 18th-century cannonball found near the Princeton Battlefield, an eyewitness account of the Battle of Princeton, an original manuscript of the Declaration of Independence and an invitation to a ball in 1781 celebrating the Americans’ victory at Yorktown. Those are among the treasures that will be on display at Princeton University’s Firestone Library in “Nursery […]
A New Jersey Assembly panel advanced a series of abortion-related bills Monday after a contentious hearing in Trenton where lawmakers, advocates, and opponents clashed over how the state should regulate reproductive health services and pregnancy counseling centers. The Assembly Community Development and Women’s Affairs Committee voted along party lines to move three bills forward – […]
A federal judge has disqualified three Justice Department attorneys installed to oversee the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey, ruling that the arrangement violated the Constitution’s requirements for appointing top federal prosecutors. Chief U.S. District Judge Matthew Brann issued the decision Monday, removing Philip Lamparello, Ari Fontecchio, and Jordan Fox from their […]
Bordentown Township is excited for warmer weather to arrive. That’s because improvements to Northern Community Park and Joseph Lawrence Park are taking shape and expected to be competed in the spring and summer. Fred Turek of Turek Consulting, LLC, the township’s planning engineer, shared updates on exciting park improvements – designed with families, accessibility, and […]
Republican lawmakers in New Jersey are urging state officials to reclaim or review hundreds of millions of dollars in unused grant funding as the state prepares its next budget and confronts mounting fiscal pressures. The proposal centers on roughly $400 million in balances tied to past state budget line items, which Senate Republican budget members […]
Many people mark anniversaries with cards, flowers, gifts and more. Hillsborough resident, Laurie Schulte, is marking a milestone anniversary with gratitude. Twenty years ago, Schulte received a lifesaving liver transplant that allowed her to build a life filled with purpose. “When I think about how close I came to losing my life, I’m overwhelmed with […]
New Jersey continues to grapple with reading proficiency gaps among students as education leaders push new strategies centered on phonics instruction and early literacy intervention. Many students across the state still struggle to meet grade-level expectations in reading, prompting renewed attention to how literacy is taught in elementary school classrooms. Reading proficiency remains a central […]
Republican lawmakers on Capitol Hill signaled strong support for President Donald Trump’s military campaign against Iran following classified briefings for congressional leaders. Democrats, on the other hand, pressed for greater oversight and a formal vote on whether the conflict should continue. The divide comes as Congress prepares to consider war-powers resolutions intended to challenge the […]
How does a single mother with three children live on $2,093 a month? With great difficulty, attendees discovered when they played HomeFront’s board game called “Survival.” They had signed up to play the game during HomeFront’s “Week of Hope,” which was held Feb. 9 to 14. HomeFront, which helps the homeless and the working poor, […]
Nearly 200 people – carrying signs that said, “No War with Iran,” “Diplomacy Not War with Iran,” and “Peace on Earth” – filled Hinds Plaza on Feb. 28 to protest the coordinated bombing of Iran by the United States and Israel earlier in the day. The protest rally, which was co-sponsored by the Princeton-based Coalition […]
The Hopewell Township Committee is working with Hopewell Township Fire District No. 1 to help fund up to six additional personnel in efforts to fill in “some gaps” with the township’s emergency service coverage. Fire Chief Jonathan Moore and District Vice Chair Joe Novak presented a proposed “tiered step-by-step process” shared service agreement at a […]
The Hightstown Police Department is increasing the force’s presence around houses of worship as the United States-Israeli war with Iran wages on. The police department announced on March 3 that they will be increasing patrols around religious institutions in the borough to help keep the community safe in light of recent and ongoing conflicts in […]
In the waning days of the 221st New Jersey Legislature, lawmakers pushed through a substantial slate of legislation during the lame duck session, a period between the November general election and the January swearing-in of the new legislative term, leaving a flurry of activity, last-minute bills, and sharp commentary on the pace and transparency of […]
The U.S. Department of Justice on Thursday filed a federal lawsuit against New Jersey, demanding that the state turn over comprehensive, unredacted voter registration information — a move that expands a nationwide effort to compel states to produce sensitive voter data. The complaint, part of a legal push by the Trump administration’s Justice Department, seeks […]
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim sharply criticized President Donald Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address, calling it “the most delusional, detached from reality speech I’ve ever seen” during an interview immediately following the president’s remarks. Trump’s speech ran approximately one hour and 47 minutes – the longest State of the Union address in the […]
In February, teachers and staff of the Hillsborough Department of Visual & Performing Arts and Related Areas spent a professional development day learning strategies to support the social-emotional wellness of students through art. This was all thanks to a $3,500 donation from the My Son, Your Daughter, the Jonah Johnson Foundation, and Allegra School of […]
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a federal lawsuit against New Jersey challenging Governor Mikie Sherrill’s Executive Order No. 12, which restricts federal immigration enforcement activity in nonpublic areas of state property. The lawsuit, filed Monday in U.S. District Court in Trenton, argues the order violates the Constitution’s Supremacy Clause by unlawfully interfering with […]
President Donald Trump on Monday signed a presidential proclamation designating Feb. 22 as “National Angel Family Day,” honoring families whose loved ones were killed by undocumented immigrants, during a White House ceremony held one day before his State of the Union address. The event, held in the East Room, included a candlelight vigil, the reading […]
The National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard Warning for the entire county, warning of potential snow accumulations of between 18 and 30 inches or more across the county. The snow is expected to begin later this afternoon and grow increasingly heavy, with potential rates of up to 3-inches an hour expected between 10 tonight […]
Blizzard conditions are forecast across New Jersey on Monday as a winter coastal storm tracks up the East Coast, bringing heavy snow, wind gusts as high as 50 mph, and coastal flooding concerns. New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill has declared a State of Emergency effective Sunday at noon. The storm is expected to begin Sunday […]
New Jersey’s attorney general will not seek to revive racketeering charges against South Jersey Democratic power broker George E. Norcross III, closing a case that began in June 2024 and lasted nearly two years. Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s administration confirmed that it will not ask the New Jersey Supreme Court to review an appellate ruling that […]
Rider University’s March to Sustainability turnaround plan took an “important and encouraging step” in the right direction. The New Jersey State Approving Agency signed off on Rider University as an institution of choice for military veterans and their dependents, following a risk-based survey conducted in January. The agency oversees the approval of educational institutions and […]
Proximity to major roads and finding a nice affordable home were important for Aneka Miller and her husband Clinton when looking for a place to settle for their growing family. They found that place in Bordentown Township 20 years ago. “Initially I didn’t want to move to Bordentown,” Miller admitted. “It was my husband. He […]
Reaching speeds of more that 70 miles per hour (mph), Kelly Curtis, finished just outside the top 10 in the individual women’s skeleton race during the 2026 Winter Olympics. In her second Olympics, the U.S. Airforce staff sergeant and Princeton native finished 12th in the individual women’s skeleton event with a total time of 3:52.13. […]
A six-acre parcel of property on Valley Road was purchased by Mercer County and will be used to expand Howell Living History Farm. The expansion will extend the farm’s existing interactive programming, establish a historic sawmill for public education, and produce sustainable wood materials for the county park system. “Growing tourism opportunities is a top […]
The Zoning Board of Adjustment granted two use variances to applicant 344 Nassau LLC, clearing the way for the construction of a three-story apartment building in the parking lot at the rear of the historic Joseph Horner House. The two-story house at 344 Nassau St. is on the northeast corner of Nassau Street and North […]
The Special Operations Team from Hightstown Engine Company No. 1 performed ice rescue training drills in preparation to assist those in need of rescue. Training drills focused on outdoor realistic conditions on Feb. 14 in efforts to maintain skills and better prepare for an emergency ice rescue. “Incidents involving victims who have fallen through ice […]
Quarterly payments under New Jersey’s new Stay NJ property-tax relief program began going out in early February, marking the first distribution of a benefit designed to reimburse eligible senior homeowners for half of their property tax bills, up to a $6,500 cap for tax year 2025. The Division of Taxation says the program covers 50% […]
Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, New Jersey, is one of the largest theme park destinations on the East Coast — and for many visitors, one of the most ambitious single-day outings in the region. Opened in 1974 and later acquired by Six Flags, the park has grown into a multi-attraction complex that includes a […]
February marks a century of national Black history commemorations. For that, the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) in Washington, D.C., will hold programming during the month that celebrates the observance’s 2026 theme, a century of Black History commemorations. Dr. Carter Godwin Woodson, George Cleveland Hall, William D. Hartgrove, Jesse […]
Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s decision to restrict how Immigration and Customs Enforcement operates on state-owned property prompted a swift response from federal officials, who labeled the move “legally illiterate” and questioned its impact on public safety. Sherrill signed the executive order Wednesday in Trenton, limiting federal immigration agents from using state-owned land as a base for […]
New Jersey is set to receive at least $250 million in federal aid for local initiatives after Congress passed key spending bills, reversing a substantial loss the state faced in 2025 when Washington stripped more than $200 million in earmarked funding from its budget. Distributed across at least 270 projects statewide, the funding targets a […]
Bordentown Regional School District Superintendent James Altobello sent a letter to community members in response to concerns due to recent events in neighboring communities regarding Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE). “I understand and appreciate the community concerns,” he wrote on Jan. 20. In the letter he noted as superintendent, he has provided the following directions […]
Lunar New Year begins on Feb. 17 and marks the Year of the Horse. MarketFair and WULA Academy of Princeton have partnered to bring some vibrant, family-friendly cultural Lunar New Year festivities to the shopping and dining destination on Route 1. The celebration will run from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 21. Guests […]
It was déjà vu all over again for the General Assembly, which held a commemorative meeting at Nassau Hall on the Princeton University campus on Feb. 5. That’s because it was the first time in 250 years that state lawmakers met at Nassau Hall. The first meeting of the General Assembly in the fledgling State […]
Pam Mount, co-owner of Terhune Orchard, and retired attorney Daniel Haggerty will be honored at the Lawrence Township Founders Day awards and reception on Feb. 21. The celebration will be held at the historic Brearley House at the end of Meadow Road, off Princeton Pike. The fundraising event is set for 7 p.m. to 10 […]
A potential storm system remains in the forecast for late Sunday into early Monday, though forecasters say recent model trends are reducing the likelihood of significant snowfall across much of New Jersey. The National Weather Service in Mount Holly said it will “continue to watch a storm system for the late weekend and into early […]
RSV continues to circulate in New Jersey this winter, and the state’s latest respiratory surveillance update shows the virus remains a leading driver of serious illness in the youngest residents and in older adults, even as weekly hospitalizations dipped slightly. In its Respiratory Illness Surveillance Report for the week ending Jan. 31, 2026 (MMWR Week […]
With funding for the Department of Homeland Security set to expire Feb. 13, congressional Democrats are demanding sweeping changes to the way federal immigration agents operate, warning they will withhold support for long-term funding unless Republicans agree to specific reforms tied to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other DHS components. In Washington, top Democratic […]
NJ Transit unveiled the first vehicle on the River LINE to feature a fully renovated passenger compartment, as well as a recent engine overhaul, as part of continuing efforts to enhance the customer experience and improve service reliability. To mark the milestone, the vehicle is wrapped in graphics that celebrate America’s 250th birthday this year. […]
Volunteers can make a difference during HomeFront’s Week of Hope from Monday, Feb. 9 to Saturday, Feb. 14, which will include a variety of volunteer and educational opportunities to help local families impacted by poverty and homelessness. Some can be done at home or virtually, others are in person. Bake Some Love Sign up to […]
Four elementary schools in Paterson are set to close at the end of the school year, a move that will affect roughly 1,000 students and has sparked sharp criticism from members of the city’s Board of Education, who say the decision was made without a formal board vote or adequate community input. Superintendent Laurie Newell […]
Rider University has launched an ambitious campaign to recruit students for the Class of 2030. The university, which is based in Lawrence Township, has unveiled a new website to promote the school. “IBelieveinRider.com” features short videos from administrators, students and alumni about why they believe in Rider and how the school has believed in them. […]
A New Jersey appellate panel on Jan. 30, 2026, refused to revive the state’s racketeering case against South Jersey Democratic power broker George E. Norcross III and five associates, backing a trial judge’s conclusion that prosecutors’ sweeping indictment described sharp-elbowed political and business combat, but not crimes. In a published opinion issued by the Superior […]
A 36-year-old Carteret man is facing multiple hate crime charges after allegedly driving his vehicle into the entrance of a prominent Brooklyn synagogue last Wednesday night, authorities said. Dan Sohail repeatedly rammed his Honda Accord into the Chabad-Lubavitch Orthodox Jewish movement headquarters in Crown Heights around 8:45 p.m., striking the building five times before officers […]
A developing winter storm expected to take shape off the East Coast this weekend could bring snow, strong winds, and coastal flooding to parts of New Jersey, as forecasters track a system that may rapidly intensify into a powerful nor’easter and bomb cyclone. The storm is not expected to form until Saturday, but confidence is […]
The son of David and Jean Lin has been charged with the double homicide of his parents in September 2025, according to Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald, Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of Detectives Francisco Roman Jr., and Hillsborough Township Chief of Police Michael McMahon. Authorities announced the arrest of Patrick J. Lin, 37 […]
A new state law calls for old-fashioned cursive handwriting to be taught in elementary school – but the Lawrence Township Public Schools is ahead of the pack. The legislation, whose co-sponsors include state Sen. Shirley K. Turner (D-Mercer/Hunterdon) and state Assemblywoman Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D-Mercer/Hunterdon), was signed into law by former Gov. Phil Murphy on Jan. […]
The fatal shooting of a Minneapolis nurse by federal immigration agents has drawn sharp criticism from New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, who is now calling for Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to be pulled from public streets and for the immediate impeachment of U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old […]
Central Jersey is still working through snow and ice left by the weekend storm, and forecasters say another system could begin to take shape later this week, though uncertainty remains high about whether it will affect the region. AccuWeather meteorologists say a developing storm system near the U.S. Gulf Coast is expected to strengthen along […]
Blood banks across New Jersey are still confronting a severe shortage of blood donations after a weekend snowstorm swept through the region, compounding a crisis driven by high flu activity, cold weather, and weeks of canceled drives. Officials say the storm’s disruption has made recovery efforts harder, coming at a time when hospitals already face […]
Mikie Sherrill was sworn in Tuesday as New Jersey’s 57th governor, opening her term with a blunt message on affordability and a pointed critique of President Donald Trump, themes that defined her campaign and now shape the opening days of her administration. Sherrill, 54, a former Navy helicopter pilot and four-term member of Congress, becomes […]
Lindsey Halligan, the controversial head federal prosecutor for the Eastern District of Virginia, has left the Department of Justice after a federal judge ordered her to stop using the U.S. Attorney title. Attorney General Pam Bondi confirmed Halligan’s departure on Jan. 20, as her 120-day interim term came to an end. Her exit followed a […]
“I wish I knew.” “I would have done something.” That is what a neighbor of Priyatharsini Natarajan shared during a vigil held at Hillsborough Reformed Church on Jan. 17. It was just five days since Natarajan was charged with first-degree murder in the deaths of her 5- and 7-year-old sons in her Shell Court home. […]
The Ten Crucial Days campaign is one of the most celebrated and studied military campaigns in American military history. The campaign, which occurred between Dec. 25, 1776 and Jan. 3, 1777, marked the turning point in the American Revolutionary War. In that time frame, Gen. George Washington and his American troops defeated British and Hessian […]
“We are, the Trenton Ironhawks.” After a two-month, name-the-team contest with more than 2,000 entries, the Trenton professional ECHL (formerly East Coast Hockey League) ice hockey team has a name. Jim Miller of Lawrenceville, and Joel Perez, of Bordentown, both submitted the winning team name and will each receive two season ticket memberships for the […]
The New Jersey education department is moving to take control of the Lakewood public school system, stepping in after years of financial trouble in one of Central Jersey’s most distressed districts. An order to show cause was filed Wednesday, days before Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill’s inauguration, with the state arguing that the Ocean County district has […]
County health departments in the state have issued advisories this month about the increase in people infected by the norovirus, a highly contagious illness that causes nausea, diarrhea and stomach cramps. “According to the CDC, norovirus outbreaks are at a 10-year high, so it’s imperative that residents remain vigilant and take precaution to prevent getting […]
Two men were detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in the area of Birch Avenue and John Street around 8:30 a.m. Jan. 15, according to Princeton officials. A school crossing guard at Birch Avenue and John Street noticed two suspicious vehicles in the area, officials said. Several individuals approached the vehicles before […]
The Princeton Clergy Association and the Princeton-based Coalition for Peace Action are co-sponsoring the annual Multifaith Service honoring the legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. The multifaith service will take place from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which is the federal holiday on Jan. 19 designated to honor […]
Opening statements began Monday in the trial of Paul Caneiro, a central New Jersey man accused of murdering his brother and three family members in their Colts Neck mansion in 2018. The case has captivated Monmouth County residents for more than seven years as investigators pieced together evidence in one of the area’s most shocking […]
A 35-year-old Hillsborough Township woman is charged with allegedly killing her two young sons, according to Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of County Detectives Francisco Roman Jr., and Hillsborough Township Chief of Police Michael McMahon. The woman’s husband called 911 advising police dispatch that upon arriving home from work he subsequently found his two children […]
Newly reelected East Windsor Township Council members Joseph Miczak, David Russell and Johnnie Whittington were sworn into office for a new term at the East Windsor Township Council’s annual reorganization meeting on Jan. 4. Russell was sworn into his second term. He was also chosen to serve as the deputy mayor for 2026. Miczak and […]
Incumbent Princeton Coucilwomen Michelle Pirone Lambros and Mia Sacks were sworn into office for their third terms at the Princeton Council’s annual reorganization meeting on Jan. 7. State Sen. Andrew Zwicker of the 16th Legislative District swore in the two councilwomen, who ran unopposed for reelection on the Democratic Party ticket in November. The term […]
Hopewell Township is receiving $994,000 from the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) to complete the Cleveland Road segment of the Lawrence Hopewell Trail. The Cleveland Road segment is the final segment of the 22-mile Lawrence Hopewell Trail loop and would improve safety for all trail users by creating a multi-use path separated from vehicle […]
The Bordentown Historical Society is receiving $9,000 to support the organization’s Camden & Amboy Railroad Project, including a self-guided walking tour of the former rail line’s route with 15 interpretive signs and displays. The Burlington County Commissioners recently continued to demonstrate a commitment to preserving and promoting local history by awarding a record number of grants […]
Three women begin their four-year terms on the three-member Board of Commissioners, a first for Bordentown City. Stephanie Lagos, Jennifer Sciortino, and Grace Archer took their oaths of office at Old City Hall in front of friends and family including Gov. Phil Murphy and First Lady Tammy Murphy on Jan. 3. A reorganization followed with […]
Hillsborough Township is starting the new year with a new mayor and a new committee member. Committeewoman Catherine Payne was nominated and unanimously voted by her peers to serve as mayor for 2026 during a reorganization meeting on Jan. 6. State Sen. Andrew Zwicker administered the oath of office to Jill Gomez, who begins her […]
“The best and most enthusiastic champion a beginning farmer could ever have.” “A mentor to novice and experienced rowers alike on Carnegie Lake.” “An asset to New Jersey’s agricultural industry.” That’s how Gary Mount, who died Dec. 29, was described by the people who knew him. He was the co-owner of Terhune Orchards on Cold […]
Rider University administrators laid off 30 full-time faculty members to save money as the university faces mounting expenses and declining revenue. The layoffs on Dec. 30, which were reported by The Rider News, are part of new President John Loyack’s “March to Sustainability” plan. The goal is to return Rider University to financial stability and […]
The 64th annual Col. Edward Hand Historic march reenactment – complete with musket firing and a two-mile-long walk to the Shabakunk Creek at Notre Dame High School – will kick off at 10 a.m. on Jan. 10 at the Lawrence Township Municipal Building at 2207 Lawrence Road. Before the marchers set off on their trek, […]
As we look forward to the new year, here’s a look back at Hillsborough Township’s top stories. Vanderveer – Harris House Grant funds will help improve and restore the historic Vanderveer – Harris House, which is associated with the late 18th century Van der Veer family and several generations of medical practitioners. Today, according to the […]
As we look forward to the new year, here’s a look back at Bordentown’s top stories. River LINE update In efforts to “strengthen and enhance the future” of the River LINE light rail system, NJ Transit has assumed all responsibility for the operation of the service by the end of the year. NJ Transit and […]
As we look forward to the new year, here’s a look back at Cranbury’s top stories. ‘Your voices were heard’ The historic Henry Family Farm avoids eminent domain under a proposed agreement. Announced on Oct. 23, Cranbury Township, representatives of the Henry Family Farm, and the Fair Share Housing Center have been in discussions to […]
As we look forward to the new year, here’s a look back at Hopewell Valley’s top stories. Sale of water system Hopewell Borough voters gave the greenlight for the borough to move forward on the sale of their water utility to New Jersey American Water (NJAW) in the Nov. 4 general election. “I want to […]
As we look forward to the new year, here’s a look back at Lawrence Township’s top stories. School bond referendum Lawrence Township voters approved a $94.9 million bond referendum in March to renovate and expand the Lawrence Middle School. A ceremonial groundbreaking ceremony was held in front of the school on Dec. 12. The bond […]
As we look forward to the new year, here’s a look back at the top stories in Hightstown and East Windsor. Bridge replacement The East Ward Street bridge over Peddie Lake in Hightstown Borough, which has been closed to vehicular traffic since 2022 because of structural issues, is expected to be reopened in late 2027 […]
As we look forward to the new year, here’s a look back at Princeton’s top stories. School bond referendum Voters approved a bond referendum for $89.1 million for renovations and expansions to four of the six schools in the Princeton Public Schools. The expansions and renovations to the Community Park School, the Littlebrook School, the […]
Finding a safe place to call home can be difficult for those experiencing homelessness and poverty. “Housing should be a human right, not a fight to acquire,” said Barbara Gonzalez, chair of the Trenton/Mercer Lived Experience Advisory Board. The Mercer Alliance to End Homelessness, NJ Coalition to End Homelessness, Rescue Mission of Trenton, Mercer County, and other partners gathered at […]
The annual Hogmanay bonfire, which welcomes in the New Year, is set for New Year’s Eve from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Lawrence Township-owned Brearley House at the end of Meadow Road, off Princeton Pike. The bonfire, which traces its origins to a Scottish tradition, will be lighted at 6 p.m. The event, […]
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If you went out to the movie theaters to see “Lost & Found in Cleveland,” you may have seen a familiar local face. Local in Benjamin “Ben” Steinhauser. He is a seventh grader at Hillsborough Middle School. “It was my very first film,” he said during an online interview from his home. “To get to […]
Daryl Burroughs is now lieutenant in charge of leading the Pennington police force. Borough Attorney Walter Bliss swore in Burroughs with his mother next to him holding a bible as family, friends, Pennington officers, Hopewell Township police officers, borough staff, former bosses, Pennington officials and residents celebrated his promotion officially on Dec. 6 inside the […]
East Windsor Township Mayor Janice Mironov has been named to the Local Government Advisory Group, which will advise Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill ahead of her swearing-in as governor on Jan. 20, 2026. Mironov is among 35 municipal and county elected officials from across the state who have been appointed to serve on the bipartisan gubernatorial transition […]
Towns serviced by Trenton Water Works (TWW) are not happy after recent water conservation advisories for customers to conserve water after frazil ice conditions shut down its treatment plan. The mayors of Hopewell Township, Ewing, and Hamilton issued a scathing joint statement on the unresolved issues at the water utility. “If these failures did not […]
Hopewell Township has named this year’s winners of its annual photo contest that spotlights images taken by nonprofessional township residents. The winners include: Sari DeCesare, Ramesh Kumar, Carrie Coward, Marisa McGilliard, Judith Fish, Linda Frank, Matthew Young, Mike Chipowsky, Daria Messner, Kai Lee, C. Wyluda, and Ranajit Bhol. The photos will be featured in the […]
by Alison Mitchell, Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation Nothing says “fresh start” like a good walk outside. While the rest of the world is negotiating with their alarm clocks, hundreds of New Jersey hikers will venture into parks and preserves this New Year’s Day to join in “First Day Hikes” around the state. It’s the perfect antidote […]
Rider University’s accreditation has been placed on probation by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education because of its shaky financial condition. Rider University also has been placed on provisional certification and heightened cash monitoring by the U.S. Department of Education, which threatens its ability to participate in federal student financial aid programs. A combination […]
In the crowded Palmyra community center, Mayor Gina Ragomo Tait pleaded with NJ Transit executives to address problems with transients using the town’s River LINE station and their visits to the Wawa across the street at Cinnaminson Avenue and Little Broad Street. “People do not want to go to the Palmyra station,” she said, adding […]
Grant funds will help improve and restore the historic Vanderveer – Harris House, which is associated with the late 18th century Van der Veer family and several generations of medical practitioners. Today, according to the New Jersey Historic Trust, the structure is most significant for its Colonial Revival appearance, a design by noted architect Chester Patterson. […]
Demanding reforms, the townships of Hopewell, Ewing, Hamilton and Lawrence, have all joined a lawsuit brought by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) against the City of Trenton and Trenton Water Works due to concerns of management, safe drinking water, and TWW infrastructure. Hopewell Township recently joined the lawsuit and has called for […]
Architect Frank Gehry, who designed Princeton University’s distinctive Lewis Library on Washington Road, died on Dec. 5 at his Santa Monica, Calif. home, according to published reports. The 96-year-old Gehry died following a short respiratory illness, according to The Wall Street Journal. His death was confirmed by Meaghan Lloyd, chief of staff at Gehry Partners […]
Former Lawrence Township police chief Christopher Longo has been appointed to become the township’s first deputy municipal manager and director of Public Safety. Longo began his new job on Dec. 1. He will be paid $166,487 annually. He was chosen from among a field of 30 applicants for the newly created position. The pool of […]
Maud Dahme still remembers the day when her mother sat down with her and told her that she and her younger sister were going to stay on a farm while her parents were going on a vacation. It was 1942. “I remember we were so excited,” recalled Dahme, who was a 6 1/2 years old […]
Gen. George Washington’s wartime tent, which doubled as the mobile command center for the Continental Army and his home-away-from-home, will be on display at the Brearley House on Dec. 13. The public can visit the tent on Dec. 13 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. While the event is free, there is a suggested donation […]
Bordentown Township is seeking a forward-thinking, community-focused leader to serve as its Director of Police. A job listing for the civilian position is posted on the township’s website. The person will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations, administration, and strategic direction of the Bordentown Township Police Department. The move to create a director of […]
The annual Holiday Walk returns on Dec. 5 The annual Pennington tradition brings families and community members together for fun activities and food. The Holiday Walk will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. on Dec. 5. Entering its 41st year, the Holiday Walk features Santa escorted by the Pennington Fire Department on Main Street, […]
A 19-year-old township man was charged with first degree attempted murder of another teen after a reported shooting in the area of 649 Route 206 near Hillsborough Centre south of Amwell Road, according to Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald, Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of County Detectives Francisco Roman Jr., and Hillsborough Township Chief […]
