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News from September 2024

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Former Wildwood mayor pleads guilty over state health benefits fraud

By Mercer Times | Sep 30, 2024

Former Wildwood Mayor Peter J. Byron has pleaded guilty to charges related to fraudulently participating in the State Health Benefits Program and failing to disclose outside employment and income. This announcement was made by Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA).

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New statewide campaign launched against rising trend of hate crimes

By Mercer Times | Sep 30, 2024

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has introduced a new statewide initiative titled "No Hate in the Garden State" to address and raise awareness about bias incidents and crimes targeting individuals based on race, sex, gender, sexual orientation, or religion.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Mercer County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Sept. 21

By Mercer Times | Sep 29, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, 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 Sept. 30?

By Mercer Times | Sep 29, 2024

These former Mercer Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 30.

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Mercer Times area weekly mass times

By Mercer Times | Sep 28, 2024

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

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Mercer County in week ending Sept. 21

By Mercer Times | Sep 27, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Study reveals strategies for recycling CO2 into useful products

By Mercer Times | Sep 27, 2024

A study led by Emily Carter of Princeton University has provided a roadmap for recycling carbon pollution into useful products, including fuels and construction materials. The report follows a 2023 study that highlighted the potential but also significant challenges of recycling carbon emissions. This new report expands on potential uses and suggests ways to address these challenges through research and policy.

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Average cost of college went up for students in Mercer County in 2022-23 school year

By Mercer Times | Sep 26, 2024

College tuition fees rose 2.8% in Mercer County in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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Complaint filed against Virtua Health over alleged discrimination against pregnant patients

By Mercer Times | Sep 26, 2024

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) have filed a complaint in Superior Court against Virtua Health, Inc. (Virtua) and its network of hospitals in Voorhees, Mount Holly, and Camden, New Jersey. The complaint alleges that Virtua has discriminated against pregnant patients based on pregnancy and sex, violating the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD). It also claims that Virtua violated patients' privacy rights and state law by not obtaining informed consent before mandatory drug testing.

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Paterson receives funding for youth boxing programs

By Mercer Times | Sep 26, 2024

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and New Jersey State Athletic Control Board (SACB) Commissioner Larry Hazzard, Sr. have announced that two Paterson boxing clubs will receive grant funding to run amateur boxing programs for youth in the city.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Mercer County in week ending Sept. 21?

By Mercer Times | Sep 25, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, 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 Sept. 21?

By Mercer Times | Sep 25, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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AG Platkin announces fines for unlicensed moving companies

By Mercer Times | Sep 25, 2024

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs have announced that 23 unlicensed movers were issued Notices of Violation (NOVs) and assessed civil penalties totaling $125,000 following Operation Safe Move. This undercover operation targeted movers conducting business without the required licenses.

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DOE funds expansion for PPPL's national apprenticeship model

By Mercer Times | Sep 25, 2024

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) is set to expand its apprenticeship program nationwide, supported by funding from the DOE’s Office of Science.

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McCarter Theatre brings renowned artists for student engagement through Arts & Ideas initiative

By Mercer Times | Sep 24, 2024

Last year, Paula Abreu of McCarter Theatre Center managed to book Patti Smith for the mainstage season by offering a unique opportunity. Through McCarter's Arts & Ideas initiative, Smith engaged with Princeton University students in a public conversation facilitated by a Princeton professor and a graduate student before her concert.

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14.5 million available for New Jersey community-based violence intervention grants

By Mercer Times | Sep 24, 2024

Governor Phil Murphy and Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin have announced that $14.5 million will be available through a competitive grant process to support Community-Based Violence Intervention (CBVI) Programs across New Jersey. This funding cycle will commence in 2025.

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Attorney General announces reforms following investigations into New Jersey State Police

By Mercer Times | Sep 24, 2024

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has announced a series of recommended reforms for the New Jersey State Police (NJSP) following two separate investigations into the organization. The recommendations, which have been accepted by NJSP Superintendent Colonel Patrick Callahan, aim to address issues identified in the reports and additional reforms suggested by the Attorney General's Office.

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Attorney general announces updated leadership team

By Mercer Times | Sep 23, 2024

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced updates to his executive leadership team in the Department of Law and Public Safety. Angela Cai has been named Executive Assistant Attorney General, Daniela Nogueira as Chief Counsel, and Miae Park as Interim Chief of Staff.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Mercer County in week ending Sept. 14

By Mercer Times | Sep 22, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, 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 Sept. 23?

By Mercer Times | Sep 22, 2024

These former Mercer Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 23.