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AG Platkin Leads Coalition Telling Glock to Keep Evidence Related to Firearms’ Easy Conversion Into Machine Guns

By Mercer Times | Mar 26, 2024

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, along with the Attorneys General from 11 other States and the District of Columbia, have urged Glock, Inc. to preserve all evidence related to its pistols that can be easily converted into illegal machine guns. The coalition's letter to Glock comes in response to a lawsuit filed by Chicago, alleging that Glock firearms can be adapted into machine guns with a simple modification.Platkin emphasized the importance of public safety, stating, "Turning a pistol into a deadly machine gun should not be as easy as fitting Lego pieces together."...

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Princeton sets 70% financial aid and 22% Pell enrollment goals

By Mercer Times | Mar 26, 2024

Princeton University's Board of Trustees has announced new enrollment goals aimed at increasing access to higher education for low- and middle-income students. The board's decision follows an in-depth review of the university's admissions policies and processes, with a focus on creating opportunities for students from diverse backgrounds.President Christopher L. Eisgruber expressed gratitude towards the board for their commitment to diversity, stating, “Princeton’s excellence depends upon attracting and supporting talent from all sectors of society.”The board set...

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Baltimore bridge rebuild faces delays if started from scratch

By Mercer Times | Mar 26, 2024

Building a new bridge in Baltimore from scratch will take significantly longer than repurposing the existing wreckage, according to experts.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Mercer County in week ending Mar. 23

By Mercer Times | Mar 25, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 23, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Paluck honored by American Academy of Political and Social Science

By Mercer Times | Mar 25, 2024

The American Academy of Political and Social Science (AAPSS) has recognized Elizabeth Levy Paluck as one of eight fellows honored this year. Paluck, a Princeton professor known for her work on prejudice and conflict reduction, has been named the academy's 2024 David Riesman Fellow. In a statement, Marta Tienda, the president of AAPSS, expressed her excitement about the new cohort of fellows, saying, "It is a privilege to welcome another highly accomplished cohort of social scientists as fellows of the AAPSS." Tienda also emphasized the importance of social science thought...

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Port Authority to Enhance Transit and Airport Access for Underserved Newark and Elizabeth Communities

By Mercer Times | Mar 25, 2024

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has approved $160 million for the EWR Station Access project, which aims to improve transit accessibility for underserved Newark and Elizabeth neighborhoods. The project includes the construction of a new entry point to the Newark Liberty International Airport Rail Station, featuring a pedestrian bridge extension and a pick-up/drop-off area adjacent to the station.Governor Phil Murphy expressed his support for the project, stating, "This latest project will be a crucial bridge – literally and figuratively – for local...

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X González discusses activism journey six years after Parkland tragedy

By Mercer Times | Mar 25, 2024

Six years ago, X González was a high school senior and survivor of the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, which claimed 17 lives.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Mercer County in week ending Mar. 23?

By Mercer Times | Mar 24, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 23, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former Mercer Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 25?

By Mercer Times | Mar 24, 2024

This former Mercer Times area high school standout will be in action in the week starting Mon March 25.

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Mercer Times area weekly mass times

By Mercer Times | Mar 23, 2024

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

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College group rewilds New Jersey with native plant initiative

By Mercer Times | Mar 23, 2024

It's a chilly and rainy weekend at the College of New Jersey, but students and faculty are hopeful about their recent efforts to plant native flora.

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HackTCNJ hosts student hackathon with over 140 participants

By Mercer Times | Mar 22, 2024

Participants recently gathered at The College of New Jersey for Hackathon 2024, an event hosted by HackTCNJ.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Mercer County in week ending Mar. 16

By Mercer Times | Mar 22, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 16, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Governor Murphy Announces Ed Wengryn as New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture

By Mercer Times | Mar 22, 2024

TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy announced that Edward D. Wengryn will serve as the New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture, following his appointment by the State Board of Agriculture today. The State Board of Agriculture today unanimously confirmed Ed Wengryn at their meeting, and the Governor approved the appointment. Since July 1, 2023, Assistant Secretary Joe Atchison III has directed the Department of Agriculture, assuming the responsibilities of Secretary, after the retirement of Secretary Douglas Fisher. Incoming Secretary Wengryn will begin on Monday, March 25, 2024.“I...

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Census Bureau: 78.5% of people in Mercer County were old enough to vote in 2021

By Mercer Times | Mar 22, 2024

Of the 384,951 citizens living in Mercer County in 2021, 78.5% were old enough to vote, equating to 302,290 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

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This Week in NJ - March 22nd 2024

By Mercer Times | Mar 22, 2024

Governor Phil Murphy signed landmark affordable housing legislation in New Jersey, emphasizing the state's commitment to creating a more affordable housing landscape. The new legislation aims to streamline the process for municipalities to meet their affordable housing obligations under the Mount Laurel doctrine and the State’s Fair Housing Act. Governor Murphy stated, “One of our Administration’s top priorities has been to establish New Jersey as a national leader in expanding affordable housing.”Assembly Speaker Craig J. Coughlin echoed the importance of affordable...

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Eight Defendants Indicted for Allegedly Defrauding Taxpayer-Funded Traumatic Brain Injury Fund of Over $700K

By Mercer Times | Mar 22, 2024

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) announced indictments against six women and two companies for allegedly defrauding the taxpayer-funded New Jersey Traumatic Brain Injury Fund (TBI Fund) of over $700,000. The defendants were accused of participating in a decade-long conspiracy to unlawfully divert funds meant for victims of traumatic brain injuries.The indicted individuals include Maria Sirange Viana DeSouza, Marlene Souza-Sales, Patricia Souza Lima, Stephanie Andrade, Estela Marisol Zapata, Clara Rincon,...

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AG Platkin Joins Department of Justice, Other States in Apple Lawsuit

By Mercer Times | Mar 21, 2024

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, in collaboration with the Justice Department and 15 other states, has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Apple, alleging monopolistic practices in the smartphone market. Platkin stated, “Apple’s dominance in the smartphone market is not an accident. Instead, Apple has gone to great lengths to create a monopoly that affected not only the smartphone industry, but also the choice of apps, payment systems, smartwatches, and more.”The complaint filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey outlines how Apple's actions have...

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Statement from Governor Murphy on the Confirmation of U.S. District Court Judge Edward Kiel

By Mercer Times | Mar 21, 2024

Trenton, NJ - In a statement released today, Governor Murphy expressed his satisfaction with the confirmation of U.S. District Court Judge Edward Kiel for the District of New Jersey. The Governor commended Judge Kiel's background and dedication to justice, stating, "Today’s confirmation of Edward Kiel as a U.S. District Court Judge for the District of New Jersey marks another outstanding addition to our federal judiciary. Judge Kiel brings a demonstrated commitment to justice and years of experience as both an accomplished lawyer and magistrate judge. I congratulate him on...

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Two TCNJ faculty members honored by National Academies of Practice in Nursing

By Mercer Times | Mar 21, 2024

Tracy Perron and Yolanda Nelson, faculty members at The College of New Jersey’s School of Nursing and Health Sciences, have been named Distinguished Fellows by the National Academies of Practice in Nursing.