The 14th Annual Mercer County Cultural Festival & Food Truck Rally will be held on Saturday, June 6th, at Mercer County Park in West Windsor. “In Mercer County, we understand that our diversity is our strength,” Mercer County Executive Dan Benson said. “During this 250th year of American Independence, we’re proud to bring our community together again to celebrate the people and […]
David Price never aspired to become a historian, much less a chronicler of the Ten Crucial Days campaign between Dec. 25, 1776 and Jan. 3, 1777 that changed the course of the American Revolutionary War. But that’s where the Lawrence Township resident has found himself, as the author of three books on the First and […]
Lawrence Township is seeking a $75,000 state grant to install rectangular rapid flashing beacons at recreational trail crossings on Keefe Road and on Quaker Road. The township applied for funding from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs under the 2026 Local Recreation Improvement grant program. The estimated cost of the projects is $84,675. Lawrence […]
Governor Mikie Sherrill on Tuesday unveiled a $60.7 billion state budget that includes a record $12.4 billion in aid for New Jersey’s K-12 public schools, as the state confronts a projected $3 billion structural deficit and rising costs across government programs. The spending plan, Sherrill’s first since taking office, increases school formula aid by 3.1% […]
Blood Drives The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply as strong as possible in 2026. Types O, A negative and B negative blood donors are especially needed now. Schedule a blood or platelet donation appointment by using the Red Cross Blood […]
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 […]
Lawrence Township officials are taking steps to halt illegal dumping along the Shabakunk Creek, bordering the Lawrence Shopping Center. Township officials were alerted to the illegal dumping by a resident who sent an email about the issue on March 2. The issue also was raised by a resident at the Township Council’s March 3 meeting. […]
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 […]
Sustainable Princeton’s third annual Sustainable Home Expo will be held on March 14 at the Princeton Middle School on Walnut Lane. The expo, which is free and runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., will bring together 30 vetted home improvement contractors, HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) installers, solar installers and landscapers. It is […]
Celebrate Women’s History Month with a special Poetry Circle featuring powerful works by women poets across time on Thursday, March 12 at 6:30 pm. at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System. Selections will be read and discussed from Kaga no Chiyo, Hetty Saunders, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Emily Dickinson, Rachel Blawstein, Ursula K. Le […]
Blood Drives The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply as strong as possible in 2026. Types O, A negative and B negative blood donors are especially needed now. Schedule a blood or platelet donation appointment by using the Red Cross Blood […]
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 […]
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, […]
In March and April, art will be displayed for the 17th Annual TrashedArt Contest at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch. Patrons will have a chance to vote for the “People’s Choice” awards in-person at each of the nine branches and virtually on the Mercer County Library System website. Winners will be announced at the TrashedArt Contest Reception […]
New Jersey American Water has launched its 2026 American Water Charitable Foundation Water and Environment Grant program. The foundation invites community partners to apply for grants that promote clean water, conservation, environmental education, climate variability and water-based recreation projects. It awarded a combined total of $1.7 million in water and environment grants to 80 organizations in 12 states in 2025. The funds […]
Blood Drives The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply as strong as possible in 2026. Types O, A negative and B negative blood donors are especially needed now. The snowstorm, significantly impacting the region’s blood supply for the next week. Make time to […]
Lawrence Township property owners may see a 2-cent property tax rate increase – the first increase since 2023 – under the proposed $60.4 million budget for 2026. Municipal Manager Kevin Nerwinski unveiled the proposed spending plan at the Lawrence Township Council’s Feb. 17 meeting. It is expected to be introduced at the Township Council’s March […]
Bonne Giglio has been chosen to fill a vacancy on the Lawrence Township Council, created by the resignation of former Township Councilwoman Olympia I’Liou Perry last month. Perry announced her plans to resign at the Township Council’s Jan. 1 reorganization meeting. Her resignation took effect on Jan. 31, giving the Township Council 30 days to […]
A 54-year-old Trenton man was charged with two counts of burglary and two counts of theft in connection with residential burglaries that occurred in January and February, according to the Lawrence Township Police Department. The man was observed on video surveillance cameras entering detached garages at two homes in the 800 block of Lawrence Road […]
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 […]
Blood Drives The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply as strong as possible into 2026. Types O, A negative and B negative blood donors are especially needed now. Record-setting travel is happening across the country. With more people headed away from […]
Longtime volunteer Nicole Plett and Lawrence High School senior Xintong Si will be honored for their contributions by the Mercer County Commission on the Status of Women at the annual awards ceremony on March 18. The awards ceremony is set for 6 p.m. at the boathouse at Mercer Lake at 334 South Post Road in […]
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 […]
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 […]
Blood Drives The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply as strong as possible into 2026. Types O, A negative and B negative blood donors are especially needed now. Record-setting travel is happening across the country. With more people headed away from […]
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 […]
Lawrence Township residents will be able to weigh in and learn more about a consultant’s study of the township’s fire and emergency medical services at a special meeting on Feb. 18. The 6:30 p.m. meeting will be held at the Lawrence Township Municipal Building in the Township Council meeting room. It is being sponsored by […]
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 […]
The County Prosecutors Association of New Jersey (CPANJ) – a group representing the top prosecutors in each county – oppose Assembly Bill A6206 and Senate Bill S5000, which propose wide-ranging reforms to New Jersey’s parole system. “While we support efforts to promote successful reentry and reduce unnecessary reincarceration, this legislation, as drafted, raises profound concerns […]
Hundreds of young artists and performers will have the opportunity to experience the Mercer County Teen Arts Festival this spring. The annual festival returns on May 8 and provides high school and middle school students from Mercer County’s public, private, parochial, and independent schools the opportunity for a day of full arts immersion at the […]
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 […]
Blood Drives The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply as strong as possible into 2026. Types O, A negative and B negative blood donors are especially needed now. Record-setting travel is happening across the country. With more people headed away from […]
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. […]
Seven newly-minted Lawrence Township police officers were ceremonially sworn into office by Mayor Christopher Bobbitt at a recent Township Council meeting. The police officers graduated from the Cape May County Police Academy in three separate classes throughout 2025 and in 2026, Interim Police Chief Kevin Reading Jr. said. “This evening is about commitment,” Reading said. […]
The New Jersey Department of Education has released updated guidance for schools on banning cell phones and other devices during the school day. Recently signed legislation requires each school district to adopt bell-to-bell policies prohibiting non-academic use of phones and other personal devices in K-12 classes, with certain exceptions. Those policies must be aligned with […]
New Jersey has implemented new statewide e-bike safety regulations – some of the strictest in the nation – following a rise in serious and fatal crashes. E-bike riders must have: • A valid driver’s license (17 and older) or a motorized bicycle license (15 and older) • State registration for the e-bike • Insurance coverage […]
As part of an annual, routine maintenance program, New Jersey American Water will temporarily change the water treatment process from using chloramine to free chlorine at its Raritan-Millstone Water Treatment Plant in Bridgewater and its Canal Road Water Treatment Plant in Somerset. These surface water treatment plants serve New Jersey American Water customers in the […]
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 […]
Blood Drives The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply as strong as possible into 2026. Types O, A negative and B negative blood donors are especially needed now. Record-setting travel is happening across the country. With more people headed away from […]
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 Lawrence Township Council expects to make an appointment to fill a vacancy on the governing body by the end of February. Township Councilwoman Olympia I’Liou Perry resigned from the Township Council, effective Jan. 31. Perry, who is a Democrat, announced her plans to resign at the Council’s reorganization meeting on Jan. 1. Perry was […]
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 […]
With winter underway and the possibility of snowstorms, Hazlet-based New Jersey American Water and The Watershed Institute in Hopewell are reminding residents, businesses and municipalities that excessive use of road salt can have serious environmental consequences. The message will be emphasized during Winter Salt Week 2026, which takes place through Friday, Jan. 30. While salt […]
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 […]
Governor Mikie Sherrill has declared a state of emergency beginning at 5 p.m. on Jan. 24. The Mercer County Office of Emergency Management has recognized a CODE BLUE, reflecting dangerously low temperatures. During Code Blue, the The Rescue Mission of Trenton (98 Carroll St.) is open 24 hours as a warming shelter. Warming centers are […]
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 […]
Blood Drives The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply as strong as possible into 2026. Types O, A negative and B negative blood donors are especially needed now. Record-setting travel is happening across the country. With more people headed away from […]
The Center for Governmental Research has been awarded a contract to study Lawrence Township’s fire and emergency services. CGR, which is based in Rochester, N.Y., will be paid $58,700 for its work. It expects to complete the study by May 31. At issue is the potential consolidation of fire and EMS services. The three volunteer […]
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 […]
Blood Drives The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply as strong as possible into 2026. Types O, A negative and B negative blood donors are especially needed now. Record-setting travel is happening across the country. With more people headed away from […]
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 […]
Three newly elected school board members were sworn into office at the annual reorganization meeting of the Lawrence Township Public Schools Board of Education on Jan. 7. Pepper Evans, Makenzie Kelly and Paul Caparotta were sworn in for a three-year term by Business Administrator Thomas Eldridge. Evans has served on the school board since 2011. […]
Three newly-elected Township Council members were sworn into office at the New Year’s Day reorganization meeting, while a fourth Township Council member abruptly resigned and left the meeting. Christopher Bobbitt, James Kownacki and Amanda Santos, who were elected in November, were sworn into office on Jan. 1. Bobbitt has served three terms on the Township […]
Blood Drives The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply as strong as possible into 2026. Types O, A negative and B negative blood donors are especially needed now. Record-setting travel is happening across the country. With more people headed away from […]
“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, […]
New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS) has declared a blood emergency and is issuing an urgent call for donors. Holiday disruptions, severe winter weather, canceled blood drives, and widespread seasonal illnesses have led to a significant decline in blood donations, resulting in critically low levels across the region. In recent weeks, blood donations have dropped nearly 40% below what is needed to meet hospital demand, resulting in less than a two-day supply of blood for more than 200 hospitals across the tri-state area. The emergency declaration follows […]
The New Jersey’s seat belt usage rate has risen significantly following the statewide 2025 “Click It or Ticket” enforcement campaign, according to the state’s annual observational survey submitted by the New Jersey Institute of Technology and the New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety. It showed that nearly 95% of front-seat occupants wear a seat belt. The […]
Blood Drives The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply as strong as possible into 2026. Types O, A negative and B negative blood donors are especially needed now. Record-setting travel is happening across the country. With more people headed away from […]
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 […]
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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Blood Drives The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply as strong as possible in the final days of the year and into 2026. Types O, A negative and B negative blood donors are especially needed now. Record-setting travel is happening across […]
Wearing red hard hats and holding red-tipped shovels, school district officials held a groundbreaking ceremony at the Lawrence Middle School (LMS) on Dec. 12. The ceremony launched the renovation and expansion project at the middle school, which was included in the $94.9 million bond referendum approved by voters in March. The plan calls for renovating […]
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 […]
Blood Drives As fall officially begins, the American Red Cross urges people to mark the new season with a lifesaving blood or platelet donation to help keep the blood supply strong. Donors of all blood types, especially those with types O positive and B negative blood, are needed now. All who come to give through Dec. 7 will score an exclusive pair of Red Cross […]
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 […]
School board member Michelle King, whose term is expiring in January, was honored at the school board’s Dec. 10 meeting. King, who is wrapping up 10 years on the Lawrence Township Public Schools Board of Education, did not seek reelection. Superintendent of Schools Robyn Klim presented King with a Christmas cactus plant. The plant blooms […]
As cooler weather arrives, the American Red Cross urges families to heat their homes safely. Home fires account for most of the 60,000-plus disasters the agency responds to each year, and home fire responses are 30% higher during cold months than they are in warmer times of year. According to the National Fire Protection Association, space heaters are most often […]
Mercer County Executive Dan Benson and the Mercer County Commission on the Status of Women are seeking nominations for the 2026 Woman of Achievement and Young Woman of Achievement awards. The Woman of Achievement Award was established by the Commission to honor women in Mercer who volunteer their time to make Mercer County a better place to live, work, and raise a […]
Images of Washington crossing the Delaware on Christmas night in 1776 are deeply ingrained in the American imagination — so much so that Pennsylvania’s annual reenactments draw thousands of spectators. But what many don’t realize is that after that daring Crossing, New Jersey witnessed more Revolutionary War battles and skirmishes than any other colony. The […]
Blood Drives As fall officially begins, the American Red Cross urges people to mark the new season with a lifesaving blood or platelet donation to help keep the blood supply strong. Donors of all blood types, especially those with types O positive and B negative blood, are needed now. All who come to give through Dec. 7 will score an exclusive pair of Red Cross […]
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 […]
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 […]
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) intensified its fight against the threat of synthetic opioids with the launch in October of Fentanyl Free America, a comprehensive enforcement initiative and public awareness campaign aimed at reducing both the supply and demand for the drug. The effort is meant to protect Americans and their communities from fentanyl’s […]
NJ Transit has won the U.S. Department of Transportation’s 2025 Combating Human Trafficking in Transportation Impact Award for a campaign conducted in conjunction with the state attorney general’s office. “This recognition … affirms the effectiveness of our campaign and the importance of keeping the safety of our riders at the center of our work,” said […]
Blood Drives As fall officially begins, the American Red Cross urges people to mark the new season with a lifesaving blood or platelet donation to help keep the blood supply strong. Donors of all blood types, especially those with types O positive and B negative blood, are needed now. All who come to give through Dec. 7 will score an exclusive pair of Red Cross […]
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 […]
Lawrence Intermediate School fifth-grade students will learn more about the history of the universe and the solar system, thanks to a grant from the Lawrence Township Education Foundation (LTEF). The LTEF approved the grant for the Star Date program, which is a daily program that aims to inspire curiosity and wonder about space. Students will […]
Forty-seven law enforcement personnel and professionals are now graduates of the Mercer County’s Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) program. The graduates included police officers, university public-safety personnel, sheriff’s officers, medical staff, and community-based practitioners. Three Princeton police officers were among the participants. The CIT course is an intense and interactive five-day certification course that provides an […]
Blood Drives As fall officially begins, the American Red Cross urges people to mark the new season with a lifesaving blood or platelet donation to help keep the blood supply strong. Donors of all blood types, especially those with types O positive and B negative blood, are needed now. All who come to give through Dec. 7 will score an exclusive pair of Red Cross […]
Home fires increase significantly during the holiday months, often sparked by cooking accidents, unattended candles or unsafe decorations. The American Red Cross urges everyone to take simple steps to stay safe while celebrating, from keeping a close eye on the stove to checking holiday decorations for hazards. Cooking safety tips Candle and heating safety December is […]
The holidays should be about family, food, and celebration—not surprise plumbing bills. As families across New Jersey prepare for holiday feasts, New Jersey American Water is reminding customers that what goes down the drain can come back to haunt your plumbing and your pockets. With the rising cost of living from groceries to home repairs, […]
Maud Dahme, who survived the Holocaust as a “hidden child,” will share her experiences on Dec. 1 at Princeton High School. Dahme’s talk, which is open to the public, begins at 7 p.m. It will be held in the high school’s Performing Arts Center. The entrance to the Performing Arts Center is on Walnut Lane. […]
A Trenton firm has been chosen to design and install three educational signs along the Colonial Lake shoreline. A contract for $19,200 was awarded to Princeton Hydro for the project by the Lawrence Township Council at its Nov. 6 meeting. The signs will inform and engage the public about ongoing environmental stewardship efforts in Lawrence […]
Blood Drives As fall officially begins, the American Red Cross urges people to mark the new season with a lifesaving blood or platelet donation to help keep the blood supply strong. Donors of all blood types, especially those with types O positive and B negative blood, are needed now. All who come to give through Dec. 7 will score an exclusive pair of Red Cross […]
Governing bodies in Princeton and Lawrence Township have joined the growing number of towns that oppose the construction of a 23.4-mile-long natural gas pipeline by the Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Co., citing health and environmental concerns. The Princeton Council adopted a resolution opposing the Northeast Supply Enhancement (NESE) project at its Nov. 10 meeting, following […]
Immigration rights activists are urging the Lawrence Township Council to adopt a resolution in support of the Immigrant Trust Act, which is pending before the state Legislature. The Immigrant Trust Act, which was introduced in the state Legislature in 2024, seeks to protect and support undocumented immigrants without fear of deportation. It would protect personal […]
