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New Jersey settles with Dick's over illegal ammo magazine sales

By Mercer Times | Nov 14, 2024

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs have reached a settlement with Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. regarding allegations that the retail chain unlawfully sold large capacity ammunition magazines (LCMs) into New...

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Mercer County in week ending Nov. 9

By Mercer Times | Nov 13, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Mercer County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Nov. 9, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Mercer County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Nov. 9

By Mercer Times | Nov 13, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 9, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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New Jersey declares drought warning amid historic dry spell

By Mercer Times | Nov 13, 2024

As New Jersey grapples with historically low precipitation and rising temperatures, Governor Phil Murphy and DEP Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette have declared a Drought Warning for the state.

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New Jersey AG sues gun stores over unlawful sales

By Mercer Times | Nov 13, 2024

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has initiated civil lawsuits against two licensed firearms retailers in New Jersey, accusing them of selling gun-related products to undercover investigators without verifying the buyers' legal eligibility to...

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States support FTC's move against noncompete agreements

By Mercer Times | Nov 13, 2024

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin of New Jersey and Attorney General Brian Schwalb of the District of Columbia have taken a leading role in defending the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) rule to eliminate noncompete clauses from employment...

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Port Authority proposes annual minimum wage increase tied to inflation

By Mercer Times | Nov 12, 2024

Governor Phil Murphy of New Jersey and Governor Kathy Hochul of New York have announced a proposal from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to implement annual minimum wage increases for airport workers.

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New Jersey's task force releases roadmap on ethical use of artificial intelligence

By Mercer Times | Nov 12, 2024

Governor Phil Murphy of New Jersey has received a comprehensive report on artificial intelligence from the state's AI Task Force.

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Abdulrazak Gurnah discusses literature's role in connecting cultures at Princeton

By Mercer Times | Nov 12, 2024

Nobel laureate Abdulrazak Gurnah engaged with audiences at Princeton University on October 30, sharing insights on literature and the interconnectedness of cultures.

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New Jersey strengthens ties with UK through successful economic mission

By Mercer Times | Nov 12, 2024

Governor Phil Murphy, alongside Choose New Jersey, has completed a five-day economic mission to the United Kingdom.

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New Jersey launches initiative targeting veteran homelessness within two years

By Mercer Times | Nov 11, 2024

Acting Governor Tahesha Way has announced the launch of the Bringing Veterans Home (BVH) initiative, a collaborative effort between the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) and the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMAVA).

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New Jersey strengthens fintech ties with UK's Investment Association through new agreement

By Mercer Times | Nov 11, 2024

In a recent development, New Jersey's leading nonprofit business attraction organization, Choose New Jersey, facilitated the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) and the...

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Mercer County in week ending Nov. 2

By Mercer Times | Nov 10, 2024

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Mercer County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Nov. 2, 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 Nov. 11?

By Mercer Times | Nov 10, 2024

These former Mercer Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Nov. 11.

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Which former Mercer Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Nov. 11?

By Mercer Times | Nov 10, 2024

These former Mercer Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Nov. 11.

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Mercer Times area weekly mass times

By Mercer Times | Nov 9, 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 Nov. 2?

By Mercer Times | Nov 8, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 2, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Attorney General's office identifies individuals in Haddon Township fatal shooting

By Mercer Times | Nov 8, 2024

The Attorney General’s Office of Public Integrity and Accountability has disclosed the identities involved in a fatal shooting on November 3, 2024, in Haddon Township, Camden County, New Jersey.

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Governor Murphy signs memorandum joining NJ with Under2 Coalition

By Mercer Times | Nov 8, 2024

Choose New Jersey, a nonprofit organization focused on business attraction, facilitated the signing of the Global Climate Leadership Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) by Governor Phil Murphy and Helen Clarkson, CEO of Climate Group.

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New Jersey launches initiative to educate community on restorative justice principles

By Mercer Times | Nov 8, 2024

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, alongside the Division of Violence Intervention and Victim Assistance (VIVA), has announced a partnership with the New Jersey Office of the Public Defender (NJOPD) to launch a community education initiative on...