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Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Highway Traffic Safety are urging drivers in New Jersey to exercise extra caution on Halloween to ensure the safety of trick-or-treaters.

New Jersey investigates Republic First Bank for alleged mortgage discrimination

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) have released a report detailing findings from a multi-year investigation into Republic First Bank's alleged unlawful mortgage redlining practices in New Jersey.

Rome Prize awarded to two Princeton alumni for arts and humanities research

Princeton faculty members Lex Brown and Lucas Ramos have been honored with the 2024-25 Rome Prize, a prestigious fellowship for independent research in the arts and humanities.

New Jersey sees success at Breeders Crown with record wagers

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the New Jersey Racing Commission have released the results from the recent Breeders Crown event held at the Meadowlands.

Juvenile justice officers charged with sexual assault at New Jersey facility

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Criminal Justice have announced charges against two senior corrections officers from the Juvenile Justice Commission.

How many companies in cities across Mercer County received FDA citations in 2023?

There was one company in a city associated with Mercer County that received FDA citations as a result of one inspection conducted in the county throughout 2023, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

New leaders appointed to New Jersey's anti-corruption bureau

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has announced the appointment of Eric L. Gibson and Jeffrey J. Manis as co-directors of the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability's (OPIA) Corruption Bureau.

Cari Fais confirmed as director of NJ Division of Consumer Affairs

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has announced the confirmation of Cari Fais as the Director of the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs.

Governor Murphy promotes CeCe Doherty; hires Kate Barry in intergovernmental affairs

Governor Phil Murphy announced changes within the Intergovernmental Affairs department, promoting CeCe Doherty to Director and hiring Kate Barry as an Aide to the Governor.

New Jersey chief counsel Parimal Garg to leave office for private practice

Governor Phil Murphy announced the upcoming departure of his Chief Counsel, Parimal Garg, who will leave the administration next month to enter private practice.

Attorney General releases footage from fatal Franklin Borough crash investigation

The Attorney General's Office has released video footage and 911 calls related to a fatal car crash that occurred on May 27, 2024, in Franklin Borough, New Jersey.

Governor Murphy discusses expanding public contracting opportunities for marginalized businesses

Governor Phil Murphy convened a roundtable discussion in Trenton to address disparities in public contracting opportunities for Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs) in New Jersey.

1 gas station in cities throughout Mercer County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Oct. 19

By Mercer Times | Oct 27, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 19, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Which former Mercer Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 28?

By Mercer Times | Oct 27, 2024

These former Mercer Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 28.

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Mercer Times area weekly mass times

By Mercer Times | Oct 26, 2024

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

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Mercer County in week ending Oct. 19?

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Mercer County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Oct. 19, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Grand jury declines charges against Cranford officers in fatal shooting incident

A state grand jury has decided not to file criminal charges in the case involving the death of Kevin Harlfinger, a 40-year-old resident of Perth Amboy, New Jersey.

Attorney General Platkin addresses alleged antisemitic remarks by Lt. Colonel Kilcomons

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has addressed allegations of antisemitic remarks made by Lt.

New Jersey announces major investments in childcare, water infrastructure, innovation center

Governor Phil Murphy has announced a significant investment in New Jersey's child care sector, with more than $1 billion allocated to enhance access to affordable, high-quality child care across the state.

Renowned physical chemist Giacinto Scoles dies at 89