WATCH: Yankees' Alex Rodriguez prepares for BP, then hits before playing for...
A-Rod is beginning what figures to be a two-game rehab assignment with Class AA Trenton on Tuesday night. Watch video TRENTON -- The Trenton Thunder already had begun taking batting practice for...
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N.J. fugitive wanted for stabbing arrested in Oklahoma
Trokon Williams, 24, was arrested Monday afternoon by agents from the Northern Oklahoma Violent Crimes Task Force. TRENTON -- A fugitive from Trenton who's been featured on the Mercer County Sheriff's...
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Why Alex Rodriguez is rehabbing in Trenton instead of rejoining Yankees
A-Rod found out o Monday he would be rehab in Trenton for at least two games this week instead of immediately rejoining the Yankees. Watch video TRENTON -- Alex Rodriguez wanted to be back off the...
View ArticleVoter record updates likely to delay Hamilton fire district consolidation
About 9,600 Hamilton voters are assigned to the wrong township fire district in a state database, Hamilton officials say. HAMILTON -- The Mercer County Board of Elections said Tuesday that while they...
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Alex Rodriguez helps lead Trenton Thunder to win
Juan Silva pinch hit for A-Rod and won the game for the Thunder Watch video TRENTON- When a New York Yankees player comes to Trenton, there is usually some fanfare surrounding the contest. Tuesday...
View ArticleConcert, silent auction aids group fighting PennEast pipeline
A concert and silent auction will benefit HALT PennEast, an organization opposing the proposed PennEast natural gas pipeline. STOCKTON - HALT PennEast (Homeowners Against Land Taking), a group of...
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Firefighters battle flames at Rider U. dorm in Princeton
The fire was called in around 11 a.m. and sent smoke throughout the dorm at Westminster Choir College PRINCETON - A fire in a bathroom at Rider University's Westminster Choir College Wednesday sent...
View ArticleSectional selections: Predicting track and field's 40 team champions
Who are the favorites? Find out here.
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WATCH: Fla. dog that escaped at Turnpike rest stop reunited with owner
Taylor Snee rescued the pup, Jake, on Sunday morning after seeing it scamper across a street near her home. Watch video ROBBINSVILLE -- A township teenager reunited a dog with its Florida owners...
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Rider University runner eyeing 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo
From age three and into high school, Nicolette Mateescu was all about soccer. A recent graduate of Rider University, her goal now is representing the U.S. in the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. LAWRENCE --...
View ArticleWATCH: Yankees' Alex Rodriguez takes BP in Trenton for 2nd rehab game
A-Rod is expected to be off the DL and playing for Yankees by Thursday. Watch video TRENTON -- Yankees designated hitter Alex Rodriguez was fashionably late for the start of the Trenton Thunder's...
View Article2 Mercer corrections officers charged in connection with inmate assault
Mercer County authorities said last week they were investigating the injuries to inmate Rafael Jardines, 53. TRENTON -- Two corrections officer at the Mercer County Correction Center have been charged...
View ArticleWooden sword, other weapons found in Princeton U. student dorm room
The university was alerted to the weapons after a photo emerged on Facebook of the student holding weapons and his thesis. PRINCETON - A photo of a Princeton University student holding his thesis and...
View ArticleAlex Rodriguez, having most fun in years, excited to rejoin Yankees
A-Rod was 3-for-6 rehabbing for two games with the Trenton Thunder. TRENTON -- Yankees designated hitter Alex Rodriguez walked into a conference room at Arm & Hammer Park late Wednesday afternoon,...
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What can Thunder players learn from Alex Rodriguez
Silva, Adams learn from A-Rod's rehab assignment Watch video TRENTON- Alex Rodriguez's rehab stint with the Thunder ended Wednesday night with two at-bats. He made his time in Trenton count, with a...
View ArticleWATCH: Yankees' Alex Rodriguez hits monster homer for Trenton Thunder in...
A-Rod left Wednesday's game after homering in the second inning Wednesday night at Arm & Hammer Park in Trenton. Watch video TRENTON -- Yankees designated hitter Alex Rodriguez gave Trenton...
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Alex Rodriguez explains homering for Trenton, then grabbing right leg
A-Rod talks about his homer in Trenton on Wednesday night ... and what happened during his home run trot. Watch video TRENTON -- The big crowd at Arm & Hammer Park was on its feet and cheering....
View ArticlePraise for N.J. schools' transgender bathroom policies | Editorial
New Jersey schools should be praised for adopting policies allowing a transgender person to use the restroom that corresponds with his or her gender identity. East Windsor, Princeton, West...
View ArticleChristie takes sides on N.J.'s great Taylor Ham vs. pork roll debate
The governor tried to settle one breakfast food debate, but only served to open up another. Watch video TRENTON -- Gov. Chris Christie sought to put an end to the raging culinary debate over whether...
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Vintage N.J. photos of Memorial Day
In trying to define Memorial Day, the words of those who served our country are the most profound. Recently, I stepped out of my office in Newark to ask folks walking on Market Street their thoughts...
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