Mercer Times

The only price of diesel 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.

Grand jury decides no charges for police in fatal Manchester Township shooting

A state grand jury in New Jersey has decided not to press criminal charges against two police officers involved in the fatal shooting of Shannon Rose, a resident of Manchester Township.

Attorney General releases footage from non-fatal police shooting in Newark

The Attorney General's Office has released body-worn camera footage from a police-involved shooting that occurred on August 12, 2024, in Newark, New Jersey.

Attorney General investigates fatal fall after police chase in Guttenberg

The Attorney General's Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) is conducting an investigation into a death that followed a police encounter in Guttenberg, Hudson County, New Jersey.

New Jersey declares drought warning amid increased wildfire activity

New Jersey is grappling with historically low precipitation, above-average temperatures, and worsening water supply conditions.

Federal funds allocated for major NJ TRANSIT improvements

Governor Phil Murphy announced the allocation of $300 million in federal funding aimed at enhancing NJ TRANSIT and Amtrak infrastructure.

New Jersey forms task force to address rising residential burglaries

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin convened a meeting in Newark with law enforcement leaders from across New Jersey to discuss the application of newly enacted laws that increase penalties for residential burglaries.

Princeton enhances focus on indigenous studies with new professorship

The arrival of J. Kēhaulani Kauanui at Princeton University as the Eric and Wendy Schmidt Professor of Indigenous Studies and professor of anthropology marks a significant development in the institution's efforts to enhance Native American and...

Governor Murphy opposes New York's congestion pricing plan

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has voiced his opposition to New York's proposed congestion pricing plan.

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

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...

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

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.

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

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.

New Jersey declares drought warning amid historic dry spell

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.

New Jersey AG sues gun stores over unlawful sales