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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.

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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.