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New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has taken action alongside attorneys general from five other states, expressing concerns over a potential rollback of abortion care for veterans and their families.

DCF employee faces charges for allegedly sharing confidential case information

An employee of the Department of Children and Families (DCF) faces criminal charges for allegedly accepting illegal payments to share confidential information.

Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman criticizes military, detention, and labor issues in tweets

Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, a congresswoman from New Jersey, has taken to social media to voice concerns over military security lapses, unlawful detentions, and labor rights infringements.

NJ AI Hub aims to boost innovation with new facility

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, alongside Princeton University President Christopher L. Eisgruber and representatives from Microsoft, CoreWeave, and the New Jersey Economic Development Authority, inaugurated the NJ AI Hub designed to foster...

Attorney General Platkin encourages checking eligibility for settlement claims in drug pricing case

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin of New Jersey urges residents to determine their eligibility for compensation related to purchases of particular generic drugs.

Princeton University joins major cancer immunotherapy research project with East Coast institutions

By Mercer Times | Mar 27, 2025

Princeton University is uniting with institutions on a new project aimed at advancing cancer immunotherapy.

TCNJ student joins UPenn's early American studies workshop for thesis research

By Mercer Times | Mar 27, 2025

Chelsea Berwick, a junior history major in secondary education, is experiencing life on two college campuses this semester as she completes her history honors thesis.

New Jersey authorities arrest two in child sexual abuse materials investigation

By Mercer Times | Mar 27, 2025

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, along with the Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ) and the New Jersey State Police (NJSP), announced two arrests this week related to child sexual abuse material (CSAM) offenses.

New Jersey launches online portal for reporting elder financial abuse

The New Jersey Bureau of Securities has introduced an online portal to enhance the reporting of suspected financial abuse targeting elderly and vulnerable adults.

Princeton University unveils new athletic facilities in Meadows Neighborhood

A series of donations to the Venture Forward campaign has enabled Princeton University to establish new athletic facilities in the Meadows Neighborhood, located on the West Windsor side of Lake Carnegie.

Watson Coleman's statements address international and domestic issues

Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman discussed key issues via social media posts dated March 25-26, 2025.

Supreme Court backs federal ghost gun regulation amid support from state attorneys general

New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has expressed approval of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Garland v. VanDerStok, which supports federal regulations on ghost guns.

TCNJ staff receive honors at Northeast Greek Leadership Association awards

Dave Conner, the director of student life at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ), has been honored with a 2025 Compass Award from the Northeast Greek Leadership Association (NGLA).

Research uncovers ancient plant-fungi relationship critical for ecosystem balance

An international research team, including members from Princeton University, has developed a method to observe mycorrhizal fungi in unprecedented detail.

New Jersey investors urged to file refund claims against GS Partners by May deadline

The New Jersey Bureau of Securities has announced that investors in the state have until May 22, 2025, to file claims for refunds from GS Partners.

Watson Coleman addresses loss and geopolitical concerns in recent tweets

In a series of tweets on March 25, 2025, Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman shared personal condolences for a loss while also announcing a press conference addressing geopolitical tensions following Netanyahu's decision on Gaza's ceasefire.

Margo DelliCarpini appointed provost at The College of New Jersey