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Mercer Times area weekly mass times

By Mercer Times | Jun 29, 2024

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

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Mercer County’s women’s basketball teams receive $3,124,772 in 2023

By Mercer Times | Jun 28, 2024

Women’s basketball teams from Mercer County received $3,124,772 during the 2023 season, up 1.2% from the previous year.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Mercer County in week ending June 22?

By Mercer Times | Jun 28, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Mercer County’s institutions spent $4,736,806 on men’s basketball teams in 2023

By Mercer Times | Jun 28, 2024

Men’s basketball teams from Mercer County received $4,736,806 during the 2023 season, up 10.1% from the previous year.

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Princeton names seven new members to Board of Trustees

By Mercer Times | Jun 28, 2024

Princeton University has announced the appointment of seven new members to its Board of Trustees, effective July 1. The newly elected trustees are Bob Peck and Anthony Yoseloff as charter trustees; Ann Chen and Anthony Romero as term trustees; Sarah Marie Michelle Bruno and Edward Felsenthal as alumni trustees; and Aisha Chebbi as a young alumni trustee.

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Attorney General announces settlement with NJ restaurant over alleged discrimination

By Mercer Times | Jun 28, 2024

TRENTON — Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced today that the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) has resolved a complaint alleging that Brando’s Citi Cucina, a restaurant in Asbury Park, discriminated against a non-binary patron in violation of the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD).

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1 gas station in cities throughout Mercer County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending June 22

By Mercer Times | Jun 27, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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How many companies were inspected by the FDA in cities located in Mercer County in Q1?

By Mercer Times | Jun 25, 2024

There were four companies in cities associated with Mercer County that received four FDA inspections in the first quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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New Jersey co-leads effort defending Title IX protections against sex-based discrimination

By Mercer Times | Jun 25, 2024

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced that New Jersey, California, and Pennsylvania have filed a series of amicus briefs in federal courts this month to defend Title IX’s protections against sex-based discrimination and harassment in education. These briefs aim to support the U.S. Department of Education's "Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance," which explicitly protects transgender students from sex discrimination and harassment based on gender identity.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Mercer County in week ending June 22

By Mercer Times | Jun 24, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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New Jersey files suit against Ironworkers Local 11 over alleged discriminatory practices

By Mercer Times | Jun 24, 2024

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) announced today that DCR has filed a complaint in Superior Court against Ironworkers Local 11, a New Jersey labor union, for allegedly violating the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD). The complaint accuses the union of creating and maintaining a hostile work environment and systematically bypassing Black union members for jobs, giving them less desirable assignments.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Mercer County in week ending June 22?

By Mercer Times | Jun 23, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Mercer Times area weekly mass times

By Mercer Times | Jun 23, 2024

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

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Mercer County in week ending June 15?

By Mercer Times | Jun 21, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 15, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Mercer County's universities spent $4,796,941 on football teams in 2023

By Mercer Times | Jun 21, 2024

Mercer County's four colleges spent $4,796,941 on their football teams in 2023, a 14.4% increase over the previous year.

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New Jersey sets new limits on law enforcement access to newborn blood samples

By Mercer Times | Jun 20, 2024

Attorney General Issues Directive to Law Enforcement Regarding Use of Blood Samples from Newborn Screening Program

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State grand jury declines charges against officers in Fort Lee fatal shooting

By Mercer Times | Jun 20, 2024

A state grand jury has decided not to file criminal charges against officers involved in the fatal shooting of Mohamed Bounaouar, 42, of Las Vegas, Nevada. The incident occurred on February 4, 2023, in Fort Lee, New Jersey. The decision was reached after deliberations concluded on June 17, 2024.

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John Wilmerding dies at age 86; leaves lasting impact on American art history

By Mercer Times | Jun 20, 2024

John Wilmerding, professor of art and archaeology, emeritus, died June 6 in New York City. He was 86. A renowned scholar, curator, collector, philanthropist, prolific author, and beloved mentor, Wilmerding was a monumental force in American art history.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Mercer County in week ending June 15?

By Mercer Times | Jun 19, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 15, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Walmart agrees to $1.64M settlement over alleged unlawful pricing practices

By Mercer Times | Jun 18, 2024

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to resolve allegations of unlawful unit pricing practices at its 64 retail stores in New Jersey. The settlement includes a $1.61 million civil penalty, the largest ever obtained by the Division’s Office of Weights and Measures (OWM).