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Governor Phil Murphy announced changes within the Intergovernmental Affairs department, promoting CeCe Doherty to Director and hiring Kate Barry as an Aide to the Governor.

New Jersey chief counsel Parimal Garg to leave office for private practice

Governor Phil Murphy announced the upcoming departure of his Chief Counsel, Parimal Garg, who will leave the administration next month to enter private practice.

Attorney General releases footage from fatal Franklin Borough crash investigation

The Attorney General's Office has released video footage and 911 calls related to a fatal car crash that occurred on May 27, 2024, in Franklin Borough, New Jersey.

Governor Murphy discusses expanding public contracting opportunities for marginalized businesses

Governor Phil Murphy convened a roundtable discussion in Trenton to address disparities in public contracting opportunities for Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs) in New Jersey.

1 gas station in cities throughout Mercer County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Oct. 19

By Mercer Times | Oct 27, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 19, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Which former Mercer Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 28?

By Mercer Times | Oct 27, 2024

These former Mercer Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 28.

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Mercer Times area weekly mass times

By Mercer Times | Oct 26, 2024

The following parishes in the Mercer Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Mercer County in week ending Oct. 19?

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Mercer County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Oct. 19, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Grand jury declines charges against Cranford officers in fatal shooting incident

A state grand jury has decided not to file criminal charges in the case involving the death of Kevin Harlfinger, a 40-year-old resident of Perth Amboy, New Jersey.

Attorney General Platkin addresses alleged antisemitic remarks by Lt. Colonel Kilcomons

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has addressed allegations of antisemitic remarks made by Lt.

New Jersey announces major investments in childcare, water infrastructure, innovation center

Governor Phil Murphy has announced a significant investment in New Jersey's child care sector, with more than $1 billion allocated to enhance access to affordable, high-quality child care across the state.

TCNJ campus turns teal to spotlight occipital neuralgia awareness

The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) illuminated the exteriors of the Brower Student Center and Trenton Hall in teal on October 25 to raise awareness for Occipital Neuralgia (ON).

Renowned physical chemist Giacinto Scoles dies at 89

Physical chemist Giacinto Scoles, known for his contributions to the study of intermolecular forces and molecular beam technology, passed away at the age of 89 in Sassenheim, Netherlands.

Princeton reports steady growth in endowment for fiscal year ending June 2024

For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, Princeton University's endowment reported a 3.9% investment gain, bringing its total value to $34.1 billion. Over the past decade, the average annual return on the endowment has been 9.2%, with a slightly higher average of 9.9% over the past two decades.

Princeton researchers close critical loophole in internet encryption system

For several years, a vulnerability in the internet's encryption system posed a significant threat to global security. Researchers from Princeton University have collaborated with industry leaders to address this issue, resulting in a new universal security standard. This standard was adopted by international organizations in August and implemented last month.

New Jersey adopts new rules to boost electric vehicle charging infrastructure

The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) has announced the adoption of minimum filing requirements (MFRs) for investor-owned electric distribution companies (EDCs).

Alondra Nelson discusses balancing innovation and regulation at TCNJ event

Alondra Nelson, a scholar and policy adviser, recently visited The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) to discuss the challenges of regulating artificial intelligence (AI).

New Jersey announces measures for secure voting process during 2024 general election

Lieutenant Governor Tahesha Way, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, and Laurie Doran, Director of the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness (NJOHSP), have outlined measures to ensure a secure 2024 General Election in New Jersey. The state is focusing on transparency and safety with initiatives like the Division of Elections Voter Information project and the Department of Law and Public Safety’s Voter Protection Initiative.

Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Mercer County in week ending Oct. 19