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News from October 2024

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New Jersey AG announces action against alleged housing discrimination

By Mercer Times | Oct 17, 2024

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has announced that the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights (DCR) has found probable cause in ten cases related to alleged housing discrimination against individuals receiving rental assistance. These cases, spread across seven counties in New Jersey, involve claims that landlords denied rental opportunities or failed to complete necessary documentation for applicants receiving rental aid.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Mercer County in week ending Oct. 12

By Mercer Times | Oct 16, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Mercer County in week ending Oct. 12?

By Mercer Times | Oct 16, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Attorney General mourns death of Detective Monica Mosley

By Mercer Times | Oct 16, 2024

This morning, the Bridgeton community is mourning the loss of Sgt. Monica Mosley, a detective with the Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office. She was shot and killed in her home last night. Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin expressed his condolences, stating, “Each of us should be able to feel safe in our homes, and when that safety is broken, it impacts us all.”

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New Jersey introduces rules for transparency in prescription drug pricing

By Mercer Times | Oct 16, 2024

Advancing efforts to address the high cost of prescription drugs in New Jersey, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs have announced new rules to enhance transparency in drug pricing. These rules became effective following acceptance by the Office of Administrative Law and are part of a legislative initiative signed by Governor Phil Murphy in July 2023.

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Packard Foundation awards fellowship to Saien Xie for electronic material innovation

By Mercer Times | Oct 16, 2024

The David and Lucile Packard Foundation has named Saien Xie, an assistant professor at Princeton University, as one of the 20 recipients of the 2024 Packard Fellowship for Science and Engineering. The fellowship supports innovative, early-career scientists and engineers with unrestricted funds to pursue their research.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Mercer County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Oct. 5

By Mercer Times | Oct 13, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 5, 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. 14?

By Mercer Times | Oct 13, 2024

These former Mercer Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 14.

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Mercer Times area weekly mass times

By Mercer Times | Oct 12, 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 Oct. 5?

By Mercer Times | Oct 11, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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New Jersey inspects Halloween pop-up stores for compliance with consumer protection laws

By Mercer Times | Oct 11, 2024

The Division of Consumer Affairs in New Jersey has conducted compliance inspections of temporary Halloween "pop-up" stores to ensure they adhere to laws protecting consumers from fraud and deception. As Halloween approaches, these pop-up stores appear in rented spaces, offering costumes, decorations, candy, and more.

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New Jersey officials warn against charity scams amid hurricane relief efforts

By Mercer Times | Oct 11, 2024

As the southeastern United States deals with the aftermath of two devastating hurricanes, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs have issued a warning to New Jersey residents about potential charity scams targeting those wishing to donate to relief efforts.

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Princeton hosts exhibit highlighting modern perspectives on nuclear weapon threats

By Mercer Times | Oct 10, 2024

The threat of nuclear warfare, once a prominent concern for older generations, is now being highlighted for today's youth through an immersive multimedia installation. Artist Smriti Keshari and filmmaker Eric Schlosser have produced "the bomb," which is part of the exhibit "Close Encounters: Facing the Bomb in a New Nuclear Age." This exhibit is on display at the Bernstein Gallery at Princeton's School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) until October 25.

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Princeton names 15 scholars as Presidential Postdoctoral Research Fellows

By Mercer Times | Oct 10, 2024

The Princeton Presidential Postdoctoral Research Fellows program has announced its 2024 cohort, comprising 15 scholars from diverse academic disciplines including the humanities, engineering, sciences, and social sciences. The initiative aims to recognize and support scholars poised to make significant contributions in their respective fields.

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Grand jury clears officer in fatal Secaucus motorcycle crash

By Mercer Times | Oct 10, 2024

A state grand jury in New Jersey has decided not to bring criminal charges against Hudson County Sheriff's Officer Andrew Conti, Jr. following a fatal vehicle collision involving Reymis Geronimo-Segura on August 16, 2023. The decision came after an investigation by the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA), which was conducted according to the Independent Prosecutor Directive of 2019.

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Princeton researchers receive prestigious NIH awards for innovative scientific projects

By Mercer Times | Oct 10, 2024

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded $207 million in grants to 67 researchers through its High-Risk, High-Reward Research program. Among the recipients are four Princeton University researchers: John F. Brooks II, Zemer Gitai, Fenna Krienen, and Michael Skinnider.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Mercer County in week ending Oct. 5

By Mercer Times | Oct 9, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Mercer County in week ending Oct. 5?

By Mercer Times | Oct 9, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Mercer County was found at five gas stations in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Marriott reaches $52M settlement over data breaches impacting millions

By Mercer Times | Oct 9, 2024

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs have announced a $52 million settlement with Marriott International, Inc., involving a coalition of 50 Attorneys General. This settlement resolves investigations into two significant data breaches, with New Jersey receiving over $1.3 million from the agreement.

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John Hopfield wins Nobel Prize in Physics for neural network innovations

By Mercer Times | Oct 8, 2024

Princeton University professor John Hopfield has been awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics for his contributions to machine learning with artificial neural networks. He shares this honor with Geoffrey E. Hinton from the University of Toronto. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences recognized their work as foundational to today's powerful machine learning methods.