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News from April 2025

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Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman discusses environmental and economic issues on social media, April 2025

By Mercer Times | Apr 23, 2025

Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman addressed environmental issues affecting lower-income neighborhoods and criticized the Trump administration's policies in tweets from April 22-23, 2025.

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Alleged drug gang leader and 25 others charged in Newark operation

By Mercer Times | Apr 22, 2025

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced today that 26 individuals have been charged with alleged involvement in a drug gang operating in Newark.

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1 company in a city within Mercer County received one inspection in Q1

By Mercer Times | Apr 21, 2025

There was one company in a city associated with Mercer County that received an FDA inspection in the first quarter of 2025, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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NJ Attorney General and NJDOL sue contractor and subcontractors for labor violations

By Mercer Times | Apr 21, 2025

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Commissioner Robert Asaro-Angelo have announced legal action against a general contractor and five subcontractors for allegedly engaging in labor...

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bonnie watson coleman comments on diplomacy and papal mourning in recent tweets

By Mercer Times | Apr 21, 2025

New Jersey Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman commented on geopolitical issues involving Russia and Ukraine, and mourned Pope Francis's passing.

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Princeton hosts New Jersey community college educators to enhance humanities education

By Mercer Times | Apr 21, 2025

Humanities educators from all 18 public community colleges in New Jersey gathered at Princeton University on April 11 for a conference aimed at bolstering the role of the humanities in education and expanding collaborations with Princeton.

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Attorney General releases video of fatal police encounter with Armond Anthony Avitable IV

By Mercer Times | Apr 21, 2025

The New Jersey Attorney General's Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) has made public video footage relating to the investigation of a police encounter resulting in a fatality.

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Tina Tormey honored with Carmen L. Vance Herstory Award for leadership in housing

By Mercer Times | Apr 21, 2025

Tina Tormey, director of residential education and housing at The College of New Jersey, has been awarded the prestigious Carmen L. Vance Herstory Award by the Association of College and University Housing Officers-International.

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Mercer Times Publication Area: How many H-1B petitions were made by employers classified under the Construction industry during 2024?

By Mercer Times | Apr 20, 2025

An employer classified under the Construction industry based in the Mercer Times publication area submitted four H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Mercer Times area weekly mass times

By Mercer Times | Apr 19, 2025

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

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2022: Mercer County aging and government transfer dependency trends

By Mercer Times | Apr 19, 2025

Since 1970, Mercer County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 6.4%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 14.3%.

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rep. bonnie watson coleman shares views on federal cuts and holiday greetings online

By Mercer Times | Apr 18, 2025

U.S. Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman shared concerns about federal program cuts and the impacts on health services, and expressed Easter holiday goodwill.

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Princeton University honors Justice Sonia Sotomayor by dedicating building and unveiling portrait

By Mercer Times | Apr 18, 2025

Princeton University has dedicated a building named Sonia Sotomayor Hall, located at 36 University Place, in honor of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, a member of the Class of 1976.

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Bonnie Watson Coleman highlights pressing health and conflict issues in recent tweets

By Mercer Times | Apr 17, 2025

In April 2025, Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman addressed issues of health inequities and international conflict through her social media platforms.

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AG Platkin sues Discord for exposing NJ children to online predators and explicit content

By Mercer Times | Apr 17, 2025

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs have filed a lawsuit against Discord, Inc., alleging that the messaging application provider engaged in deceptive practices.

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Princeton University's Briger gift boosts environmental research and collaboration

By Mercer Times | Apr 17, 2025

Pete and Devon Briger have contributed significantly to Princeton University's Venture Forward campaign, leading to the naming of Briger Hall, an environmental studies building.

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Supreme Court to hear case on Trump's birthright citizenship proposal

By Mercer Times | Apr 17, 2025

The Supreme Court of the United States has agreed to hear oral arguments in a case challenging the Trump Administration's efforts to end birthright citizenship.

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Anthropologist Gananath Obeyesekere passes away at age 95 in Sri Lanka

By Mercer Times | Apr 16, 2025

Gananath Obeyesekere, an eminent anthropologist known for his work on the intersection of anthropology and psychoanalysis, passed away at his home in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

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Casino and internet gaming revenue sees disparity in March 2025

By Mercer Times | Apr 16, 2025

Today, the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement released the total gaming revenue results for March 2025.

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Florida man indicted for weapons offenses on Amtrak train

By Mercer Times | Apr 16, 2025

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Criminal Justice have announced an indictment against Jeffrey O. Kennerk, a Fort Lauderdale resident.