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Burglar ransacks South Brunswick church, steals collection during Christmas week Police are asking people who live in the area to check their home video systems for possible leads in the case.

Burglar ransacks South Brunswick church, steals collection during Christmas week

Princeton Area Community Foundation awards more than $1.3 million to 40 local nonprofits Three of the grants were made in memory of longtime trustees William Burks, Allen Porter, and John “Jack” Wallace.

Princeton Area Community Foundation awards more than $1.3 million to 40 local nonprofits

Three of the grants were made in memory of longtime trustees William Burks, Allen Porter, and John “Jack” Wallace.

Mercer County opens new bi-county bridge over Millstone River The bridge reopening restores a direct route for residents and travelers moving between Mercer and Middlesex counties.

Mercer County opens new bi-county bridge over Millstone River

Morven Museum & Garden unveils programs for 250th anniversary of American independence Events will take place throughout 2026.

Morven Museum & Garden unveils programs for 250th anniversary of American independence

‘Bad comedy show’: Mayors blast Trenton Water Works as ice jams cripple plant again Trenton Water issued a conservation notice to customers but did not disclose the intake failure.

‘Bad comedy show’: Mayors blast Trenton Water Works as ice jams cripple plant again

New yoga and wellness studio opens in Plainsboro The studio is located at 5 Schalks Crossing Road.

New yoga and wellness studio opens in Plainsboro

South Brunswick police seek help locating missing 16-year-old The teen was last seen at her house at 4 p.m. Thursday.

South Brunswick police seek help locating missing 16-year-old

South Brunswick police seek information on hunter seen at Princeton Manor development Hunters can't go on private land to hunt without permission in New Jersey.

South Brunswick police seek information on hunter seen at Princeton Manor development

New Jersey reaches settlement with Hoboken over affordable housing residency preference

Photos: Princeton High School Choir helps lead Holiday Pops sing-along The event was sold out.

Photos: Princeton High School Choir helps lead Holiday Pops sing-along

After the storm: Bitter cold, icy roads in the Princeton region If you must go out, use caution, limit time outdoors, and dress in layers.

After the storm: Bitter cold, icy roads in the Princeton region

More than 2,000 households without power, travel hazardous in Princeton region as winter storm winds down Many parts of the region received 7 or more inches of snow.

More than 2,000 households without power, travel hazardous in Princeton region as winter storm winds down

Winter weather advisory issued, 3–6 inches of snow expected in the Princeton area The advisory is in effect from 7 p.m. Saturday to 1 p.m. Sunday.

Winter weather advisory issued, 3–6 inches of snow expected in the Princeton area

Mercer County prosecutor appoints new chief and deputy chief of detectives Anthony Petracca is a former Princeton Borough police officer.

Mercer County prosecutor appoints new chief and deputy chief of detectives

Princeton expands recycling program for food scraps, adding five new drop-off sites An estimated 500 households participate in the program, according to officials.

Princeton expands recycling program for food scraps, adding five new drop-off sites.

Princeton to phase out non-owner Airbnbs over three years under new rental ordinance Single-family homes may be used as short-term rentals if the operator lives there.

Princeton to phase out non-owner Airbnbs over three years under new rental ordinance.

Sourland Conservancy volunteers plant native trees at Curlis Woods to bolster forest health Since 2020, the Sourland Conservancy and the group's volunteers have planted more than 65,000 trees.

Sourland Conservancy volunteers planted native trees at Curlis Woods to bolster forest health.

Princeton Police report spike in DWIs As of Movember, police logged 36 impaired-driving incidents

Princeton Police report spike in DWIs

Penn Medicine Princeton Health appoints new chief operating officer Mr. Dingle has worked at Princeton Health for 21 years.

Penn Medicine Princeton Health appoints new chief operating officer

Peter Lindenfeld, Rutgers physics professor and longtime Princeton resident, dies at 100 A memorial service will be held on Jan. 17.

Peter Lindenfeld, Rutgers physics professor and longtime Princeton resident, dies at 100

New Jersey issues statewide drought warning The state continues to face below-average precipitation and worsening water supply conditions.

Drought warning - New Jersey continues to face below-average precipitation and worsening water supply conditions.

The state's drunk driving crckdown runs through Jan. 1.

Eileen Flower Moffett, missionary and archivist of Korean Presbyterian Christian history, dies at 97 Eileen Moffett Eileen Flower Moffett, a longtime missionary who worked to preserve one of the most important archives of early Korean Presbyterian Christian mission history, died Nov. 25 in Princeton. She was 97. Moffett spent decades in ministry alongside her husband, Dr. Samuel Hugh Moffett, a prominent scholar of Christianity in Asia and the son of missionary Samuel Austin Moffett, a pioneering figure in Korean Presbyterian mission.

Eileen Flower Moffett, missionary and archivist of Korean Presbyterian Christian history, dies at 97

Eileen Moffett Eileen Flower Moffett, a longtime missionary who worked to preserve one of the most important archives of early Korean Presbyterian Christian mission history, died Nov. 25 in…

Class-action lawsuit claims Princeton failed to protect sensitive data in major security breach A Princeton University graduate has filed a federal class-action lawsuit accusing the Ivy League institution of negligence and breach of contract after a phone-based phishing attack exposed personal data belonging to students, parents, alumni, donors, and staff members. The suit, filed Nov. 24 in U.S. District Court in New Jersey, alleges the university failed to secure and encrypt sensitive information stored in its University Advancement database — including birth dates, home addresses, family details, employment histories, giving records, and wealth indicators — allegedly leaving tens of thousands of people vulnerable to identity theft and long-term financial and privacy risks.

Class-action lawsuit claims Princeton failed to protect sensitive data in major security breach

A Princeton University graduate has filed a federal class-action lawsuit accusing the Ivy League institution of negligence and breach of contract after a phone-based phishing attack exposed personal…

Princeton Federal Credit Union appoints new CEO Dana Caragine succeeding Samuel Paulicelli.

The Princeton Federal Credit Union has named Dana Caragine its new president and chief executive officer.

Scaled-down Jugtown project wins backing from Princeton Historic Preservation Commission 🏗️ Driving the news: Princeton’s Historic Preservation Commission has endorsed a revised, three-story Jugtown redevelopment after the developer and Save Jugtown reached an unprecedented compromise to protect the historic Horner House. Why it matters: The new plan replaces a larger, controversial addition with a separate, smaller building — safeguarding the historic structure, reducing the unit count, and easing neighborhood concerns about scale and character.

Scaled-down Jugtown project wins backing from Princeton Historic Preservation Commission

🏗️ Driving the news: Princeton’s Historic Preservation Commission has endorsed a revised, three-story Jugtown redevelopment after the developer and Save Jugtown reached an unprecedented compromise to protect…

Allegiant returns to Trenton-Mercer Airport with new Florida routes Allegiant Air will launch new nonstop service from Trenton-Mercer Airport next year as part of a nationwide expansion that adds 30 routes and introduces four new markets, the company announced this week. The budget airline offered three flights from Trenton-Mercer Airport to Florida destinations for two years, but cut the routes in April of 2018. Since then, Frontier Airlines has been the only carrier operating out of the Ewing-based airport.

Allegiant returns to Trenton-Mercer Airport with new Florida routes

Allegiant Air will launch new nonstop service from Trenton-Mercer Airport next year as part of a nationwide expansion that adds 30 routes and introduces four new markets, the company announced this week. The budget airline offered…

Beth Healey, professor and political activist, dies at 83 Elizabeth “Beth” Healey, 83, of Princeton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 6, at the Merwick Care and Rehabilitation Center in Plainsboro. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1942, Beth grew up in Wellesley, Massachusetts. After graduating from Wellesley High School and Wellesley College, she joined the Peace Corps and was assigned to Turkey, where she taught English and met her future husband, James “Jim” Healey.

Beth Healey, professor and political activist, dies at 83

Elizabeth “Beth” Healey, 83, of Princeton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 6, at the Merwick Care and Rehabilitation Center in Plainsboro. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1942, Beth grew up in Wellesley, Massachusetts. After…

Longtime Princeton resident denied bond in immigration case as Trump policy blocks release A judge denied release to Princeton resident Jose Lopez because of a ruling upholding the Trump administration policy that denies bond hearings to immigrants who entered the country without authorization.

A judge denied release to Princeton resident Jose Lopez because of a ruling upholding the Trump administration policy that denies bond hearings to immigrants who entered the country without authorization.