Hamilton Man, 23, Killed In Rollover Crash In Mercer County Hamilton Man, 23, Killed In Rollover Crash In Mercer County
Hamilton Man, 23, Killed In Rollover Crash In Mercer County A 23-year-old man from Hamilton was killed when his car struck a boulder and rolled over in Princeton, authorities said.  The driver who was killed in the one-car crash was identified as Matt Leon. The crash occurred at 11:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 4 on Mercer Road near Quaker Road, Princeton police said. Leon was traveling south when he entered the shoulder of the road and struck the boulder and overturned, police said. Anyone who witnessed the crash is urged to call Patrolman Jonathan Myzie at 609-921-2100 ext. 1875. The crash remains under investigation.
These Nine NJ Schools Won Prestigious Blue Ribbon Award These Nine NJ Schools Won Prestigious Blue Ribbon Award
These Nine NJ Schools Won Prestigious Blue Ribbon Award Nine New Jersey schools won the prestigious National Blue Ribbon School Award. The U.S. Department of Education on Tuesday, Sept. 19 recognized 353 schools across the country as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2023.  The recognition is based on a school’s overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among student groups on assessments. The nine New Jersey schools that won are: Claremont Avenue Elementary School, Colonia High Technology High School, Lincroft Princeton Charter School, Princeton Hilltop Elementary School, Mendham Technology High School, Newark …
NJ Nursing Home Closes Abruptly Prompting Emergency Evacuation Of 70 Residents: Reports NJ Nursing Home Closes Abruptly Prompting Emergency Evacuation Of 70 Residents: Reports
NJ Nursing Home Closes Abruptly Prompting Emergency Evacuation Of 70 Residents: Reports A New Jersey nursing home closed suddenly on Friday, Sept. 1, and only notified residents' families that morning — leaving them with just hours to relocate, as first reported by Planet Princeton. Families of more than 70 residents of Princeton Care Center had less than a day to find new facilities, due to a sale of the facility that fell through the day prior, a spokesperson for the state's health department tells NJ Advance Media. A resident of the facility on Facebook said PCC patients were "fed and left in their soiled linens until they were moved to the new facilities as far as Morrist…
'The Guy Who Never Stopped Smiling' Pilot Killed In NJ Helicopter Crash Mourned 'The Guy Who Never Stopped Smiling' Pilot Killed In NJ Helicopter Crash Mourned
'The Guy Who Never Stopped Smiling' Pilot Killed In NJ Helicopter Crash Mourned Condolences are pouring in for Josef-Ram Yitzhak, the Israeli pilot who died in a Central Jersey helicopter crash last week. The 44-year-old pilot, whose LinkedIn page says he's from Netanya, died when his Robinson R22 copter went down in a South Brunswick canal near Princeton at 3:15 p.m., on Thursday, Aug. 31, local officials said. Since then, tributes have cropped up on social media. Yael Rubinstein remembered him as "the guy who never stopped smiling." The guy who never stopped smiling, no matter what. I guess your laughter is needed elsewhere now. 💔 RIP Josef-Ram Yitzhak Posted b…
Israeli Helicopter Pilot Killed In NJ Crash (UPDATE) Israeli Helicopter Pilot Killed In NJ Crash (UPDATE)
Israeli Helicopter Pilot Killed In NJ Crash (Update) Authorities have identified the 44-year-old pilot killed in a helicopter crash on Thursday, Aug. 31. Josef Yitzhak of Israel died in the crash, South Brunswick police said.  "We worked with Israeli Consul and Israeli police overnight to notify his family," police said on Twitter. Police Chief Raymond Hayducka extends his deepest sympathy to the pilot's family.  The pilot's Robinson R22 copter went down in a South Brunswick canal near Princeton at 3:15 p.m., the FAA said.  Tragedy - At 3:27pm a single-engine Robinson R22 crashed in woods and a stream off Lakeview Avenue. The pilot was…
Helicopter Crashes Into NJ Lake Helicopter Crashes Into NJ Lake
Helicopter Crashes Into NJ Lake A helicopter crashed into a New Jersey lake on Thursday, Aug. 31, Daily Voice has learned. The Robinson R22 copter went down in a South Brunswick canal near Princeton at 3:15 p.m., the FAA said. Only the pilot was on board. This is a developing story. Check back for more.
Taylor Swift: Eras Tour Movie Comes To NJ Theaters (And Tickets Are Just $19.89) Taylor Swift: Eras Tour Movie Comes To NJ Theaters (And Tickets Are Just $19.89)
Taylor Swift: Eras Tour Movie Comes To NJ Theaters (And Tickets Are Just $19.89) Couldn't get tickets to see Taylor Swift's The Era Tour in person? You're very much not alone. But don't worry, Swifties, there's a way to experience the pop culture juggernaut. "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour" will be premiering at AMC Theatres throughout the Garden State starting on Friday, Oct. 13 (obviously) with tickets going on sale Thursday, Aug. 31. Showtimes will run Thursdays to Sundays.  Standard showings are priced at $19.89 (cute!) for adults and $13.13 for seniors and children (of course).  The concert film, which will run 2 hours and 45 minutes long (or short),&…
Best Colleges In NJ: Website Releases 2024 Rankings Best Colleges In NJ: Website Releases 2024 Rankings
Best Colleges In NJ: Website Releases 2024 Rankings The grades have been posted. Just in time for the 2023-24 school year, Niche.com has released its list of best colleges in New Jersey. In fact, several universities in the Garden State also made the popular ranking site's list of best colleges in America — with Princeton coming in at No. 5 (click here to read up on how the list was compiled). The top 10 universities in New Jersey according to Niche are: No. 1. Princeton University No. 2. Rutgers University New Brunswick, Piscataway No. 3. Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken No. 4. The College of New Jersey, Ewing No. 5. Rutgers Univ…
These Are The Top-Ranked Private High Schools In New Jersey, Website Says These Are The Top-Ranked Private High Schools In New Jersey, Website Says
These Are The Top-Ranked Private High Schools In New Jersey, Website Says We've seen the list of New Jersey's best public high schools, but what about the private ones?  Niche has a report for that, too. The community and school ranking site has released its 2023 report of "Best Private High Schools in New Jersey." These 10 private schools were ranked among the best in the Garden State by Niche: No. 1: Princeton International School of Math and Science No. 2: The Lawrenceville School No. 3: The Pingry School, Basking Ridge No. 4: Newark Academy, Livingston No. 5: Delbarton School, Morristown No. 6: The Peddie School, Hightstown No. 7: Dwight-Englewood Sch…
Would You Try These Barbie Bagels From NJ Bagel Shop? Would You Try These Barbie Bagels From NJ Bagel Shop?
Would You Try These Barbie Bagels From NJ Bagel Shop? Come on Barbie, let's get bagels. The Bagel Nook, with locations in Freehold and Princeton, has adopted Barbie's "You Can Be Anything" motto and applied it to its brand-new breakfast sandwiches, in celebration of the blockbuster hit. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Bagel Nook (@the_bagel_nook) Barbie Bagels from The Bagel Nook.the_bagel_nook Instagram So, what goes into the Barbie bagel? The bagel itself is pink with stripes and stuffed with pink cream cheese — although, it could be frosting.  Sprinkle cookies are smush…
South Jersey Ex-Con Gets 25 Years Without Parole For Drug, Weapons Convictions: Feds South Jersey Ex-Con Gets 25 Years Without Parole For Drug, Weapons Convictions: Feds
South Jersey Ex-Con Gets 25 Years Without Parole For Drug, Weapons Convictions: Feds A Trenton-area ex-con who served time for drug and weapons convictions is headed to federal prison for 25 years. Timothy “Young Money” Wimbush, 33, will have to serve out just about all of the sentence because there's no parole in the federal prison system. Wimbush rejected a plea offer from the government after he was caught armed and dealing during a gun war in Trenton. Taking his chances with a jury, he was convicted in October 2021 of selling and conspiring to sell heroin and possessing a firearm and ammo as a convicted felon. That led to a 300-month prison sentence handed down by…
Princeton Girl, 10, Who Died After Brain Injury, Seizure Memorialized With Fundraiser Princeton Girl, 10, Who Died After Brain Injury, Seizure Memorialized With Fundraiser
Princeton Girl, 10, Who Died After Brain Injury, Seizure Memorialized With Fundraiser A 10-year-old girl from Princeton, who suffered a fatal brain seizure, is being remembered for her community service. Her family has organized a GoFundMe in memory of Kelsey Morand to expand children's services at the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen. Kelsey died unexpectedly on July 3 after suffering a brain injury brought on by the seizure, her father said. "Kelsey was our community-building, cat-loving, art-commissioning, creative-baking, and stuffed animal-sewing little girl and we want to continue to celebrate all the things she loved and cherished," the GoFundMe page says. "We are raising m…