The Mercer Oak on Princeton Battlefield from the American Revolutionary War. A large white oak tree once stood on the spot. It was said that Hugh Mercer a Brigadier General in the Continental army took shelter under the tree after being mortally wounded, refusing to give ground to the British on January 3, 1777. The tree was about 300 years old when it was destroyed in a storm in 2000. The tree standing in the spot now grew from an acorn from the original.

This Revolutionary War Battlefield in New Jersey Could Soon Get a Visitor’s Center

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TRENTON, NJ — A significant step was taken today as the Senate Environment and Energy Committee endorsed a concurrent resolution to establish a visitor’s center at Princeton Battlefield State Park. The resolution,…

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South Jersey Man Arrested for Killing His Mother

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BLACKWOOD, NJ — James Doran, a 30-year-old resident of Blackwood, has been charged with the murder of his mother, Lillian Doran, 65, following an incident on March 2. Camden County Prosecutor Grace…

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Roseville Man Sentenced to Life for the Murder of Ex-Fiancée

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ROSEVILLE, Calif. — Johnnie Jordan, 55, has been sentenced to 50 years to life in prison by Judge St. Evans for the first-degree murder of Vita Joga. The sentencing took place on…

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Trump Notches Another Victory Ahead Of Super Tuesday

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JOHN DIAMOND: Reject The Reckless Uniparty Tax Bill

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Feds Shell Out Thousands On Computer Lessons For LGBT Refugees, Fostering ‘Economic Inclusion’ In Latin America

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Series Of New Polls Finds Voters Far More Concerned Over Biden’s Age Than Trump’s

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Series Of New Polls Finds Voters Far More Concerned Over Biden’s Age Than Trump’s Mary Lou Masters on March 4, 2024 Voters nationwide are far more concerned over President Joe Biden’s age…

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Supreme Court Decision Temporarily Pumps Brakes On Texas Law Allowing Police To Arrest Illegal Migrants

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Supreme Court Decision Temporarily Pumps Brakes On Texas Law Allowing Police To Arrest Illegal Migrants Katelynn Richardson on March 4, 2024 Justice Samuel Alito put a temporary pause on an appeals court…

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FBI Ramps Up Manhunt For Iranian Intelligence Officer Plotting To Kill Key Trump-Era Officials

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FBI Ramps Up Manhunt For Iranian Intelligence Officer Plotting To Kill Key Trump-Era Officials Jake Smith on March 4, 2024 The FBI is ramping up efforts to hunt down an Iranian intelligence…

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Government Funding Package Could Cut Into Biden’s Green Agenda

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Jamie Raskin Says Democrats Are ‘Working’ On Bill To Disqualify Trump

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Jamie Raskin Says Democrats Are ‘Working’ On Bill To Disqualify Trump Harold Hutchison on March 4, 2024 Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland said Monday House Democrats are “working” on legislation to…

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First Over-The-Counter Birth Control Pill Expected To Hit The Shelves In Coming Weeks

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New VA Funding Bill Includes Provision To Protect Veterans’ Second Amendment Rights

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STEPHEN MOORE: America Needs More Legal Immigration, Not Less

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STEPHEN MOORE: America Needs More Legal Immigration, Not Less Aaron Holbrook on March 4, 2024 The most recent polling shows that President Joe Biden’s open border immigration policy is now ranked as…

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Speeding Queens Woman Charged for Deadly Crash

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QUEENS, NY – Makeda McDonald, a 28-year-old resident of Queens, has been arrested and charged in connection with a deadly car crash. McDonald faces charges of Criminal Negligent Homicide, Reckless Driving, and…

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New Jersey Elementary School Principal Arrested for Stealing Money

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EVESHAM TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Evesham Township School District reported a theft at Helen L. Beeler Elementary School that occurred in late February 2024, involving over $700 belonging to the school district.…

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New Jersey Governor Criticizes NYC Congestion Toll Tax

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TRENTON, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy has raised significant concerns about New York City’s congestion pricing scheme, alleging it violates New York State law and circumvents required public vetting processes. In a…

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New Jersey Muslim Rights Group Calls for Protesto of Alleged Sale of ‘Stolen Land’

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NEWARK, NJ — The New Jersey chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NJ) and the New Jersey chapter of American Muslims for Palestine (AMP-NJ) have voiced strong opposition to a forthcoming…

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Dover Man Arrested for Drug Possession Following Traffic Violation

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HARTLY, DELAWARE — Delaware State Police have apprehended 31-year-old Trevor Thompson of Dover on various drug offenses after a routine traffic stop on February 29. The incident unfolded in the afternoon when…

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Monmouth County Fatal Crash Report Shows Twelves Deaths in First Two Months of 2024

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Recent Traffic Fatalities in Monmouth County In Monmouth County, there have been a series of traffic-related fatalities spanning from January to February 2024. A total of 11 accidents were reported, resulting in…

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