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News from May 2024

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New Jersey establishes new division focused on enforcing state antitrust laws

By Mercer Times | May 21, 2024

TRENTON — Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced the establishment of a permanent, stand-alone Antitrust Litigation and Competition Enforcement Section (ALCEs) within the Division of Law (DOL) to reinforce the State’s capacity for robust antitrust protection. This new section aims to empower New Jersey to better protect consumers and foster a fair marketplace.

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Princeton honors four professors for excellence in graduate mentoring

By Mercer Times | May 21, 2024

Four Princeton University faculty members have been named recipients of the Graduate Mentoring Awards by the McGraw Center for Teaching and Learning and the Graduate School. They will be honored during the Graduate School’s Hooding ceremony at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, May 27.

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Princeton celebrates Class of '24 commencement with series of events

By Mercer Times | May 21, 2024

Princeton University is celebrating the accomplishments of undergraduate and graduate degree candidates during 2024 year-end events, starting with the Baccalaureate service on Sunday, May 26, and continuing through Tuesday, May 28, which is this year’s Commencement date. Tickets are required to attend most events.

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Princeton prepares for Reunions 2024 with extensive event lineup

By Mercer Times | May 21, 2024

Nearly 25,000 alumni, family members, guests, faculty and staff, along with the Class of 2024, are expected to attend Reunions 2024 at Princeton University from Thursday through Sunday, May 23-26.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Mercer County in week ending May 18?

By Mercer Times | May 20, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

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New Jersey announces over $750k funding for 'Click It or Ticket' campaign

By Mercer Times | May 20, 2024

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, in collaboration with the Division of Highway Traffic Safety (HTS), announced the commencement of the annual “Click It or Ticket” campaign today. The initiative is designed to heighten awareness among drivers and passengers about the crucial role seat belts play in saving lives.

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New Jersey authorizes pharmacists to provide contraceptives without prescription

By Mercer Times | May 20, 2024

In a move that underscores New Jersey's commitment to expanding access to reproductive health care, Governor Murphy has announced a series of measures that authorize qualified pharmacists to provide self-administered hormonal contraceptives to patients without a prescription. This development implements the legislation signed by Governor Murphy last year, which eliminated the prescription requirement for these contraceptives. The legislation was enacted on the first anniversary of an historic event that enshrined the constitutional right to freedom of reproductive choice in...

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1 gas station in cities throughout Mercer County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending May 18

By Mercer Times | May 19, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Mercer Times area weekly mass times

By Mercer Times | May 18, 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 May 11?

By Mercer Times | May 17, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Mercer County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

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6.3% of citizens unemployed in Mercer County in 2021

By Mercer Times | May 17, 2024

The unemployment rate in Mercer County hit 6.3% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021.

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14 million resolution reached for Montvale groundwater contamination case

By Mercer Times | May 16, 2024

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette have announced a $14 million resolution of a natural resource damages (NRD) lawsuit against two companies for the contamination of groundwater with trichloroethylene (TCE) in Montvale, Bergen County. The DEP will utilize these funds to restore natural resources and recover its own cleanup costs.

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New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement releases April 2024 revenue results

By Mercer Times | May 16, 2024

The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement has released the total gaming revenue results for April 2024. The data shows a mixed picture, with some sectors experiencing growth while others saw declines.

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New Jersey property management company faces violations under Fair Chance in Housing Act

By Mercer Times | May 16, 2024

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) have announced enforcement action against Penn Properties, LLC, a Millstone-based property management company. The DCR has issued 19 Notices of Violation to the company for allegedly violating New Jersey’s Fair Chance in Housing Act (FCHA) across 19 different properties throughout the state.

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Former Hamilton West High School standout Mac Meara’s collegiate team to play for NCAA D3 Baseball Championship starting Friday, May 17

By Mercer Times | May 16, 2024

First game takes place on Friday, May 17.

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Former Ewing High School standout Jay Lawrence’s collegiate team to play for NCAA D3 Baseball Championship starting Friday, May 17

By Mercer Times | May 16, 2024

They open the tournament against Christopher Newport Captains.

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Justin Guest, former West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South baseball player will compete with his collegiate team for the NCAA D3 Baseball Championship

By Mercer Times | May 16, 2024

They open the tournament against Mitchell Mariners.

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Former Steinert High School standout Joey Sacco’s collegiate team to play for NCAA D3 Baseball Championship starting Friday, May 17

By Mercer Times | May 16, 2024

His team enters the tournament as a number four seed.

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Connor Stachowski, former Robbinsville High School baseball player will compete with his collegiate team for the NCAA D3 Baseball Championship

By Mercer Times | May 16, 2024

His team enters the tournament as a number two seed.

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Teddy Durbin, former Princeton High School baseball player will compete with his collegiate team for the NCAA D3 Baseball Championship

By Mercer Times | May 16, 2024

First game takes place on Friday, May 17.