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These NJ Schools Topped Both US News, Niche Rankings: Here's Where They Stand
When it comes to New Jersey’s top elementary schools, a handful of schools earned recognition on both the US News & World Report and Niche rankings for 2024. Several New Jersey elementary schools appeared on both the US News & World Report and Niche lists of top elementary schools, showcasing their consistent excellence across different evaluation methods. Here's a breakdown of the overlapping schools and their rankings (scroll down for the complete rankings of best elementary schools in New Jersey by US News & World Report): Hartshorn Elementary School (Millburn To…
Schools
These Are New Jersey's Top Public Middle Schools: New Rankings Released
Niche has released brand-new rankings running down the best public middle schools in America. The first New Jersey school to crack the list was Alpine Middle School at No. 65, while The Davidson Academy in Reno, NV was ranked No. 1. ALSO SEE: These NJ Public High Schools Were Named Among Best In America Daily Voice broke Niche's rankings down even further to find the top public middle schools in New Jersey. They are: 10. L.C. Johnson Summit Middle School, Summit 9. Briarcliff Middle School, Mountain Lakes 8. Thomas R Grover Middle School, West Windsor 7. Sea Girt Elementary School, …
Police & Fire
Central Jersey Motorcyclist Crashes Into Moose, Dies On I-95 In Maine: Troopers
A Princeton man was killed when his motorcycle struck a moose on Interstate 95 in northern Maine, authorities said. Anand Sreedharan, 50, died in the crash on Monday, Sept. 30, Maine State Police said in a news release on Wednesday, Oct. 2. It happened on I-95 South near milepost 240 in an unincorporated area about five miles south of the town of Medway. Investigators said the moose crossed into Sreedharan's lane and was hit by the motorcycle. Sreedharan was ejected from the bike and pronounced dead at the scene. The moose was also killed in the crash. Several other agencies helped tr…
Police & Fire
FBI Helps Catch Woman Wanted In Central Jersey Armed Bank Robbery, Police Say
A Skillman woman was accused of robbing a bank in Princeton about two months ago, authorities said. Ciara Brascom, 37, was arrested on Tuesday, Sept. 26, the Princeton Police Department said in a news release. She was wanted in an armed robbery at TD Bank. Officers responded to a panic alarm at the State Road bank on Sunday, July 28. A teller then called 911 to report the robbery in progress. Investigators said the suspect approached the counter, pulled out a black semi-automatic gun, and handed the teller a note that demanded money. The suspect got an undisclosed …
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Burlington County Landlords Among 25 Facing Fines For Considering Tenants' Criminal Histories
Twenty-five landlords are facing fines after state officials said they violated state laws by considering potential tenants' criminal histories. According to NJ Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR), the notices of violation allege that the housing providers violated the law by, among other things, asking criminal history-related questions on housing applications that are prohibited by the law. The Notices of Violation announced Monday, Sept. 16 were served on housing providers located in 15 municipalities across Atlantic, Bergen, Burlington, C…
Lifestyle
Casting Call: Roles Pay $2,800 For Princeton Short Film About Werewolves
A short film about werewolves is looking for actors in the greater Princeton area. Journey Entertainment said it's filming scenes in Princeton for its short-reel vertical project called "Meet My Alpha Werewolf In Campus", according to a Backstage listing. Acting roles were advertised as paying up to $2,800. The lead roles are Abigail and Axel, a female and male werewolf in their early-to-mid 20s. Seven other supporting roles were also posted for young adults between 18 and 30 years old. The actors playing Abigail and Axel were said to be paid between $2,450 and $2,800 for about s…
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Search Launched For Missing Woman Last Heard From July 25, Manchester Police Say
Police in Manchester are seeking the public's help in locating a 24-year-old woman last heard from more than two weeks ago. Erin Garofalo last spoke to her family on the phone on Thursday, July 25, police in Manchester said. She was last known to be in the area of Barnt Avenue in Trenton and has been known to frequent the Hamilton, Princeton, and East Windsor areas. Garofalo is a white female, approximately 5’11", 180 pounds, and has brown hair. She is known to utilize the aliases Erin Taylor and Erin Gilbert, police said. "Numerous investigative steps have already been taken to loc…
Police & Fire
Suspect Wanted For Attacking Woman Inside Library At Princeton University
A woman was attacked by a man inside a library at Princeton University, authorities said. The attack happened inside the Lewis Science Library at about 12:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 5, the university's Department of Public Safety said in a campus alert. The woman reported she was working in a room on the fourth floor when a man asked her for help. The man then grabbed the woman by her neck and pushed her against a wall. The woman screamed and got out of the room before calling public safety. The man didn't follow her. The suspect is described as between 25 and 30 years old with dark…
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Prisoner Swap: First Photo Shows New Jersey WSJ Reporter In Release From Russian Captivity
Evan Gershkovich is a free man. The 32-year-old New Jersey native was among three United States residents released from prison in Russia in on Thursday, Aug. 1, in what's being called the biggest prisoner swap between since 1991. Gershkovich, former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan, and radio journalism Alsu Kurmasheva, were the prisoners released to American soil. The massive swap freed more than two dozen prisoners from six different countries. A photo shared by President Joe Biden to X shows the former hostages smiling, and proudly displaying an American flag, on an airplane. "…
Police & Fire
Armed Woman Robbed TD Bank In Princeton: Police
Police and the FBI are searching for a woman who robbed the TD Bank in Princeton at gunpoint. The woman walked into TD Bank on Route 206 at 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 28, displayed a black semi-automatic handgun, handed a note to a teller demanding cash and warned the worker against sounding an alarm, according to Princeton police and the FBI. She pulled a handgun from her pocket, pointed it at the employee and ordered two tellers to go into the vault to retrieve more money, authorities said. The woman fled the bank with cash and was last seen on video walking near the Princeton Bottle King, a…
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Ultra-Modern Sustainable Home Hits Princeton Market For $3.4M
An ultra-modern five-bedroom home with eco-friendly construction built in 2021 is up for sale for $3,388,800 in Princeton. The home at 4 Garrett Lane boasts 4.5 baths and is situated on 3.2 acres. It's listed by Nicole Wolf of Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices Fox & Roach Realtors. The home's contemporary design is crisp, functional, and open, making it the perfect home for someone who loves to host, according to the listing. Fortified with recycled materials including cars, the home is a unique addition to the Princeton Ridge neighborhood, minutes from downtown Princeton. Highlights in…
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Killer Who Aimed To 'Flood Streets' Of Trenton With Heroin Gets 17-Year Minimum In Fed Pen
𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: Jerome “Righteous" Roberts will have to see his 70th birthday before he can taste freedom again. A convicted killer who aimed to "flood the streets" of Trenton with a "motherlode" of heroin, Roberts, 53, was sentenced this week to what will be a minimum of 17 years in federal prison for his role in a drug ring that once dominated the capital city. Federal jurors had convicted Roberts, of Delran, of drug conspiracy following a three-week trial in Trenton in October 2021. U.S. District Judge Georgette Castner, in turn, sentenced the Bloods gang leader to a 245-month prison sentence t…
Police & Fire
Missing Man Found Dead At Popular NJ Hiking Spot, Police Say
The search for a missing man ended in tragedy on Friday, June 7, when police found he'd died by suicide in a popular New Jersey hiking area. Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to the Sourland Mountain Preserve around 3:05 p.m. after Somerset County dispatch was notified by Princeton police that a man had gone missing, Hillsborough Police Sgt. Philip Wolff said. The victim, who was potentially armed with a firearm and emotionally distraught, was seen entering the park in his vehicle around 2:45 p.m. on Thursday, June 6, Wolff said. That same vehicle was found empty in the parking lo…
Police & Fire
Armed Convict Arrested On Bicycle: Lawrence Police
Lawrence Township Police Officer Piotr Bystrek was on routine patrol on Friday, May 31 at about 2:35 a.m. in the 2100 block of Princeton Pike in Lawrenceville when he observed two males on bicycles commit a traffic violation. Bystrek made contact with the Princeton males who were positively identified as Jaylin Derry-Poole, 20, and Alfred Jornegay, 31, Lawrence Township police said. Both males had outstanding warrants for their arrest, police said. A search revealed Jornegay had a Ruger Model 9E handgun and a 17-round capacity magazine. Bystrek charged Jornegay wi…
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