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Report: Duquesne to Play Against Familiar Ivy League Team
It looks like we can add another game to the Duquesne basketball 2024-25 schedule. According to national basketball insider Rocco Miller, Duquesne and Princeton are working on an agreement to play for the second-straight year. As Miller detailed in his report, the two teams are looking to play at CURE Insurance Arena in Trenton, New Jersey on Nov. 8.
Police identify people killed in Trenton airplane crash
AUGUSTA -- Authorities have released the names of the two people killed in a fiery plane crash in Trenton Thursday. A State Police Spokesperson says the pilot is 71-year-old Michael Leibowitz of Charleston, South Carolina. His passenger was 57-year old Christina Chung of Livingston, New Jersey. The plane left Morristown,...
Back to School Extravaganza: Help us fill school backpacks!
The New Jersey State Museum is participating in Trenton Public School’s Back to School Extravaganza on August 30. During this event, partners will provide on the spot health services, community resources and backpacks filled with new school supplies. In advance of the event, the school district is holding a school supply drive in to fill the backpacks that will be distributed.
Join the Trenton City Museum for July’s Freedom Fridays
No matter who you are or what you do, each of us has been gifted with a tremendous talent. Whether you’re a prolific poet, a serene songstress, or a magnetic musician, the world is a far better place when we take the time to share our gifts with the world. Coming together to celebrate culture and creativity is one of the greatest ways in which we can forge identity, community, and connection. And for those seeking a platform to share, whether it be a poem, a song, or a symphony, all are welcome to step up to the mic at the Trenton City Museum’s Freedom Fridays.
Lead Safety Event Happening This Weekend
Lead can prove to be quite an insidious foe, hiding in far more household products than just old paint. From cookware to crayons and everything in between, making sure your home is lead-safe is a sure-fire way to help protect the health and wellness of those you hold dear. If you aren’t sure where to start in reducing the levels of lead in your home, lead testing can be a quick and effective way to assure that the items in your home are safe for every member of your family to enjoy. And now, thanks to the City of Trenton’s Department of Health and Human Services,
Trenton police officer, K-9 injured in crash, authorities say
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A police officer and K-9 were injured in a crash in Trenton on Thursday. The crash happened at Second and Bridge Streets, Mayor W. Reed Gusciora said in a news release.Gusciora said an unlicensed driver sped through a stop sign and T-boned the officer's vehicle. The officer was en route to assist another officer responding to a reports of a man with a gun.Both vehicles were sent into a residential building after the crash.The officer had a head injury but was hospitalized in stable condition. The K-9 had facial lacerations but was treated and released from a veterinary hospital, Gusciora said. The driver of the other vehicle was also listed in stable condition.The building on the corner that was hit by the police car had visible damage. Another damaged SUV was also visible at the scene.The Red Cross is assisting a resident displaced at the building.Police later found a group juveniles in possession of airsoft guns, which were confiscated, Gusciora said.This article has been updated to reflect the location where the crash occurred.
One of N.J.’s largest school districts kept kids with disabilities out of the classroom, state says
Students with disabilities returning to Trenton Public Schools from youth detention centers faced barriers and delays to returning to the classroom that lasted from weeks to years, according to a state investigation. A report by the state Department of Education released earlier this week “substantiates and confirms” issues the advocacy...
City of Trenton to Host Weekly Basketball Skills Clinics
Basketball has been a beloved sport in our nation for decades, and it’s not hard to figure out how this sport has captured the attention of millions. From the fast-paced action to the superstars making waves on and off the court, one can’t help but be captivated by the magnetism of this magical game. One of the very best aspects of basketball is its accessibility to athletes of all ages and abilities – after all, you’re never too young to get a head start on your 3-point shot! In the spirit of this game of greatness, the City of Trenton invites community youth to come together and learn the ins and outs of basketball at this year’s Basketball Skills Clinic.
Bear Sighting Caught On Video In Robbinsville Township, NJ
Summer is officially in full swing and we have seen quite a few bear sightings in Mercer County, New Jersey this year so far! We got word that there has been yet another black bear sighting in Robbinsville Township within the last few days. During this time of year, we...
Jon Hamm & Amanda Peet Filming New Apple TV Series in Princeton, NJ
Hollywood has come to Mercer County, New Jersey. Two big stars are working on a new project in downtown Princeton that's set to air later this year or early 2025. I saw on the bent spoon's now-expired Instagram story that Jon Hamm and Amanda Peet were spotted in Palmer Square.
10 most expensive homes sold in Mercer County, July 15-21
A house in Princeton that sold for $2.2 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Mercer County in the past week. In total, 64 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $545,647. The average price per square foot was $283.
Common Calendar, Packet Papers, July 26
Burlington, Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset counties. As July continues, so does the critical need for blood and platelet donors. Right now, the American Red Cross asks donors to make and keep appointments this month to support lifesaving transfusion needs all summer long. The Red Cross has teamed up with Universal...
Mount Laurel man admits to possessing pellet-filled pipe bombs
TRENTON — A Burlington County man found with pipe bombs in his car and home has admitted guilt in federal court, authorities say. Jeremy Giliberti, 52, of Mount Laurel has been in custody since his arrest after a traffic stop in Hamilton, Mercer County, in July 2023, court records show. ...
Bodycam footage released in fatal Hamilton Township police-involved shooting
The New Jersey Attorney General's Office released body camera footage of an officer-involved shooting that left a man dead in Mercer County.It happened around 10 p.m. on March 8 on the 1800 block of Orchard Avenue.Officers were called to the home for a reported domestic dispute.After speaking with a relative outside, bodycam video shows officers walking in as they're almost immediately met with gunfire.During the encounter, Hamilton Township Police Officers Derek Fiabane and Paul Piromalli exchanged gunfire with 44-year-old Vincent Correa inside the home.Officer Fiabane and Correa were both shot.Correa was pronounced dead at the scene. A rifle and a handgun were recovered in his possession.Officer Fiabane was transported to a hospital with non-fatal injuries and has since been released.The investigation into the shooting remains under investigation.
Update: New Jersey Public Schools Among Top 5 In The Nation
NJ Lands In Top 5 Public Schools Systems In America. New Jersey is not only in the Top 5 public school systems in America, Jersey is ranked 4th in the Nation overall for public school systems. According to a recent Patch article, "New Jersey public schools are among the best in the country, according to a new analysis from WalletHub that took performance, funding, safety, class size and instructor credentials into consideration. After comparing the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 32 key metrics, WalletHub determined that New Jersey public schools are No. 4 in the nation overall."
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