21-year-old man shot dead in Trenton Sunday morning
Police responding to a report of gunfire in the area of Morton Alley near Monmouth Street at 11 a.m. found Davae Dickson, of Locust Street, shot in the torso. TRENTON - A 21-year-old man died at a...
View ArticleAnnual Mercer Irish Fest held in West Windsor (PHOTOS)
Thousands of people are flooding the Mercer County Park Festival Grounds in West Windsor this weekend to enjoy the fifth annual Mercer Irish Fest, presented by the Trenton Irish Heritage Association....
View ArticleBankrupt American Boychoir School starts new year in new home
The school filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in April and was faced with the risk of closure HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP -- When the American Boychoir School filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in April, it had to...
View ArticleFlorence resident shoots intruder, police say
Police responded to the home early Sunday after receiving a report of a stabbing FLORENCE -- An intruder who broke into a Florence home fled after being shot by a resident, police say. Police...
View ArticleWATCH: 90-year-olds demonstrate Tai Chi in Princeton
The seniors have been preparing for a few months for their demonstration. Tucker said the sequence was modified so that some residents who are in wheelchairs could still participate. She added that...
View ArticleHow much does college cost in N.J.? 4-year schools raise tuition
Any recommendations the new College Affordability Study Commission makes to Gov. Chris Christie won't come in time to help students who arrived on campus this semester. Mobile app users, please click...
View ArticleNo one injured in early morning Trenton house fire
The fire broke out behind the middle row house on the 100 block around 2:15 a.m. Firefighters arrived and found heavy smoke in the area. TRENTON - An early-morning fire in row house on Reservoir...
View ArticleSecond home invasion at Lawrence apartment building
No one was injured in the 9:45 a.m. incident at an apartment in building 2 of the Avalon Run apartment complex, police said. LAWRENCE - A gunman forced his way into an apartment for the second time in...
View ArticleExplore 18th-century Trenton on annual bike tour
This year's theme coincides with the 240th anniversary of the start of the American Revolution TRENTON -- Cycling enthusiasts are gearing up for the "Tour de Trenton," a 12-mile tour that will give...
View ArticleIs it time for N.J. town to merge its 9 fire districts?
The District 9 Board of Fire Commissioners in Groveville has reignited the effort by passing a resolution that calls for all nine districts to consolidate into one district or municipal fire...
View ArticleBlue Angel at joint base gate being replaced by modern Navy fighter
The joint base announced the change on their Facebook page Tuesday. JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST - The Cold War-era Blue Angel fighter jet that welcomed people entering the base's Lakehurst...
View ArticleSecond Hamilton fire district calls for consolidation
District 6, which operates from the White Horse Fire Co., is the second Hamilton district to pass such a resolution, after District 9 in Groveville passed a similar resolution last month. HAMILTON --...
View ArticleHightstown's immigration stance is balanced | Editorial
At a recent council session, Hightstown Mayor Larry Quattrone wanted to set the record straight by saying the borough is not a "sanctuary city" for immigrants. With hundreds of thousands of people...
View ArticleDanielia Cotton headlines Saturday concert in Trenton
Cotton was raised in a small town in western New Jersey, surrounded by strong female jazz and gospel vocalists. Danielia Cotton will perform at the Levitt AMP Trenton Music Series at 7 p.m. on...
View ArticleResidents question Hamilton's 'Playful City' honor over playground issues
Township and school officials have met to discuss the status of the closed playgrounds and next steps HAMILTON -- This summer, Hamilton was named a Playful City USA for the seventh straight year. But...
View ArticleTrenton is 1st N.J. city picked for Kennedy Center arts program
The city will work with the Kennedy Center to create a long-term plan for improving arts education TRENTON -- When money is tight, music and art are often the first subjects to go. But arts education...
View ArticleTrenton man sentenced to 35 years in apartment arson
Gerald Hill-White, 39, was convicted on June 24 on 13 counts of arson, aggravated arson, burglary and making terroristic threats in the Nov. 4, 2011, fire TRENTON - A Trenton man was sentenced...
View ArticleTrenton man charged with fencing stolen car engine
Jordan Rivera, 22, was arrested and charged Tuesday with receiving and fencing stolen property after an investigation tied him to an unregistered and abandoned car TRENTON - A Trenton man was arrested...
View ArticleHamilton and Robbinsville police blotter for Sept. 7-15
Hamilton and Robbinsville police blotter for Sept. 7-15 HAMILTON Sept. 7 Criminal Mischief - Adams Court Graffiti - Hempstead Road/Martha Drive Theft - 900 block Arena Dr. Assault - Klockner...
View ArticleAthlete of the Week: Allentown quarterback Jordan Winston
Allentown High School junior quarterback Jordan Winston and the Redbirds have only played two games so far this year, but it's already abundantly clear that the southpaw has become the new focal point...
View Article