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New Jersey AG files lawsuit against TikTok over youth safety concerns

By Mercer Times | Oct 8, 2024

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, along with the Division of Consumer Affairs, has initiated legal action against TikTok, alleging the platform engages in practices harmful to New Jersey's youth. The complaint was filed in the Superior Court of New Jersey and accuses TikTok of violating the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act by engaging in deceptive business practices.

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Jersey City joins New Jersey's ARRIVE Together program for better crisis response

By Mercer Times | Oct 7, 2024

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has announced that Jersey City will join the ARRIVE Together program, an initiative aimed at improving responses to mental health emergencies. This makes Jersey City the second municipality in Hudson County, alongside Bayonne, to participate in the program. The partnership involves the Jersey City Division of Police and Jersey City Medical Center.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Mercer County in week ending Sept. 28

By Mercer Times | Oct 6, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former Mercer Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 7?

By Mercer Times | Oct 6, 2024

These former Mercer Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 7.

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Mercer Times area weekly mass times

By Mercer Times | Oct 5, 2024

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

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Tammy Murphy hosts family festival providing vital resources for New Jersey families

By Mercer Times | Oct 5, 2024

First Lady Tammy Murphy recently held the 21st Nurture NJ Family Festival in Vineland, New Jersey.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Mercer County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Sept. 28

By Mercer Times | Oct 4, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Governor Murphy signs new transportation-related bills into law

By Mercer Times | Oct 4, 2024

Today, Governor Murphy signed several bills into law in Trenton.

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Flags lowered in NJ for anniversary of Israel attack

By Mercer Times | Oct 4, 2024

Governor Phil Murphy has issued Executive Order No. 368, mandating that U.S. and New Jersey flags be flown at half-staff on Monday, October 7, 2024.

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Princeton establishes new Office of Innovation to boost research collaboration

By Mercer Times | Oct 4, 2024

Princeton University has announced the creation of the Office of Innovation, a new initiative aimed at enhancing its ecosystem for research, start-ups, technology transfer, and industry collaboration. This development builds on a decade of growth in innovation and entrepreneurship at the university.

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Governor Murphy supports voting rights for teens in local NJ elections

By Mercer Times | Oct 4, 2024

Governor Phil Murphy visited Hoboken High School to express his support for legislation, S3240/A4369, which aims to allow 16 and 17-year-olds to vote in local school board elections.

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New Jersey opens application period for mental health professional loan redemption

By Mercer Times | Oct 4, 2024

The New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA) has opened the application period for behavioral healthcare professionals to apply for student loan redemption and incentive grants, as part of an initiative by Governor Phil...

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Ex-caseworker indicted for alleged child abuse faces multiple charges

By Mercer Times | Oct 3, 2024

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, the Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ), and the New Jersey State Police (NJSP) have announced the indictment of Trent L. Collier, a former caseworker for the New Jersey Department of Children and Family Services’ Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCPP). Collier, 58, who previously resided in Newark, New Jersey, and now lives in Savannah, Georgia, faces charges related to alleged sexual abuse involving two minors.

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Governor Murphy announces additional $25M investment for opioid response initiatives

By Mercer Times | Oct 3, 2024

Governor Phil Murphy has announced a new allocation of over $25 million from New Jersey’s Opioid Recovery and Remediation Fund.

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Governors urge fair resolution as eastern dockworker strike begins

By Mercer Times | Oct 3, 2024

On October 1, a significant dockworker strike commenced along the eastern United States, spanning from Maine to Texas.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Mercer County in week ending Sept. 28?

By Mercer Times | Oct 2, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Mercer County was found at five gas stations in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Mercer County in week ending Sept. 28?

By Mercer Times | Oct 2, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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New Jersey officials issue guidance on identifying political deepfakes ahead of 2024 election

By Mercer Times | Oct 2, 2024

With the 2024 presidential election on the horizon, New Jersey officials are taking steps to combat misinformation through deepfakes. Lieutenant Governor Tahesha Way, in her role as Secretary of State, and Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin have issued guidance aimed at helping residents identify and avoid spreading manipulated media designed to mislead voters.

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Attorney General Platkin leads multistate effort supporting healthcare access expansion for Dreamers

By Mercer Times | Oct 2, 2024

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin is spearheading a coalition of 18 jurisdictions to support a federal initiative aimed at expanding health insurance access for individuals under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy. DACA, established in 2012, allows certain young immigrants who arrived in the U.S. as children and have resided continuously since 2007 to avoid deportation temporarily.

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Princeton University's chief audit officer Nilufer K. Shroff to step down after long service

By Mercer Times | Oct 2, 2024

Nilufer K. Shroff will step down as Princeton University's vice president and chief audit and compliance officer at the end of the academic year, concluding a tenure that began in 2007. Shroff will transition to a special projects role within the Office of the Executive Vice President until December 31, 2025, before retiring.