Category Archives: Local News

Trenton Capitol Complex to Host State’s 350th Birthday with Family Festival

The Trenton Times published the following article on June 9, 2014. To read the full article, click here. Trenton capitol complex to host state’s 350th birthday with family festival By Times Staff Writer  on June 09, 2014 at 8:00 AM, updated June 09, 2014 at 8:07 AM By Amy Reynolds STAFF WRITER TRENTON — It was 350 years… Continue Reading

Mercer County Big Brothers, Big Sisters Seeks Uptick in Membership

The Trenton Times published the following article on June 9, 2014. To read the full article, click here. Mercer County Big Brothers, Big Sisters sees uptick in membership By David Karas/The Times  on June 09, 2014 at 7:40 AM, updated June 09, 2014 at 7:41 AM TRENTON — Six years ago, a small nonprofit organization served about 100… Continue Reading

State Legislatures Debate Raising NJ’s Minimum Age for Cigarette Sales to 21

NJ Spotlight published the following article on June 9, 2014. To read the full article, click here. STATE LEGISLATORS DEBATE RAISING NJ’S MINIMUM AGE FOR CIGARETTE SALES TO 21 ANDREW KITCHENMAN | JUNE 9, 2014 Measure would put onus on retailers to curb sales, backers say young adults remain likely to start smoking It’s a common… Continue Reading

NJ Educators Learn How Common Core Works – and What Work They Need to Do

NJ Spotlight published the following article on June 9, 2014. To read the full article, click here. NJ EDUCATORS LEARN HOW COMMON CORE WORKS — AND WHAT WORK THEY NEED TO DO JOHN MOONEY | JUNE 9, 2014 Conference includes key session on collaborative, multi-discipline approach described as pivotal part of new standards They weren’t there… Continue Reading