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Town Topics · Cranbury, NJ

Cranbury Township Issues Statement On $26 Million Theft, Faces Residents

By Wendy Greenberg Cranbury Township has released a statement regarding the theft of approximately $26 million in municipal funds. At the Township Committee Meeting on Monday, November 9, leaders faced a crowd of residents and discussed the path forward, such as creating two new administrative positions, and hiring a municipal accounting firm.

The Chicago Maroon · College, AK

Nearby: College, AK

UCDems and College Republicans React to Midterm “Blue Tsunami”

The Democratic Party swept the 2026 midterm elections last week, winning large majorities in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate. Democrats flipped at least eight Senate seats, five governorships, 39 House districts, and several state legislative chambers. Many races across the country remain uncalled. The Maroon spoke with students affiliated with UChicago Democrats (UCDems) and UChicago College Republicans at their respective general body meetings this week about their opinions on the results of the midterm elections. This week’s UCDems meeting kicked off with an enthusiastic recap of the midterm results, paired with a variety of “blue wave”–themed treats. Aaron Horowitz, a second-year and UCDems’ director of external affairs, told the Maroon he and the group launched a number of initiatives in preparation for the midterms.

Town Topics · Princeton, NJ

Nearby: Princeton, NJ

Lawmakers Urge Pause on Data Center Air Permit

DATA CENTER CONCERNS: Ben Dziobek, executive director of the Climate Revolution Action Network, addresses a crowd of more than 150 attendees at a November 6 town hall at Christ Congregation in Princeton. The gathering focused on the mostly completed, but not yet operational, data center located on Route 1 South in South Brunswick. (Photo by Matthew Hersh) By Matthew Hersh U.S. Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman and state Sen. Andrew Zwicker are calling on the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) to withhold approval of an air pollution permit for a South Brunswick data center until additional environmental and public health questions are addressed, adding to growing regional opposition to the project. Their request, announced Monday, comes as construction of the approximately 341,000-square-foot facility on the former Princeton Nurseries property along Route 1 is largely complete.

Town Topics · Princeton, NJ

Nearby: Princeton, NJ

“Pieces Of Work”

November 11, 2026November 10, 2026 Town Topics Newspaper “Pieces Of Work” A dual exhibition by artists Trudy Borenstein-Sugiura, whose work is shown here, and Carol Schepps opens at the Arts Council of Princeton on Saturday, November 14, and runs through December 12. A Gallery Opening is on November 14 from 3 to 5 p.m. Written by: Town Topics Newspaper

Town Topics · Lawrence Township, NJ

Nearby: Lawrence Township, NJ

Cow Celebration

November 11, 2026November 10, 2026 Town Topics Newspaper Cow Celebration Cows were honored at the annual Cow Parade festival at Cherry Grove Farm in Lawrence Township on Saturday afternoon. The tradition comes from the Swiss Alps, when the cows are brought down from the mountains to the lower pastures each fall, with elaborate decorations. The event also featured hayrides, kids’ activities, food, music, contests, local vendors, and more. (Photo by Pat McCarron) Written by: Town Topics Newspaper

Town Topics · New Brunswick, NJ

Nearby: New Brunswick, NJ

New Scenic, Costume Design For ARB’s “Nutcracker”

November 11, 2026November 10, 2026 Will Uhl New Scenic, Costume Design For ARB’s “Nutcracker” HOLIDAY CLASSIC: American Repertory Ballet’s annual run of “The Nutcracker” opens at McCarter Theatre on Thanksgiving weekend before moving on to the New River Theater in Red Bank and State Theatre New Jersey in New Brunswick. A holiday classic for more than six decades, American Repertory Ballet’s (ARB) production of The Nutcracker returns to McCarter Theatre, the Two Rivers Theater in Red Bank, and the State Theatre in New Brunswick this season. “The Nutcracker is such a beloved production in our community,” said ARB Executive Director Julie Diana Hench. “Generations of families make it part of their holiday tradition each year, with longtime alumni from Princeton Ballet School watching and remembering the steps they danced as children in the cast.

Trentonian · Trenton, NJ

Nearby: Trenton, NJ

Trenton Mayoral candidate declines debate series invitation from incumbent

Corey Isiah McNair, left, and W. Reed Gusciora speak at the Trentonian and Trenton Journal’s mayoral forum hosted by Mercer County Community College in September. (File photos by John Berry/ The Trentonian) By John Berry | [email protected] | The TrentonianPUBLISHED: November 11, 2026 at 2:22 PM EST Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...As Trenton voters decide who to vote for in the runoff election for Mayor, talk is swirling about a final debate between the two candidates. Incumbent Reed Gusciora challenged Corey Isiah McNair to a series of four debates in the coming weeks, one held in each of the city’s wards. McNair released a statement Wednesday declining to take part in the proposed debates.

Town Topics · Pennington, NJ

Nearby: Pennington, NJ

New Pennington Immersive Education Gateway Term is Time of Discovery

GATEWAY SPEAKER: Jake Bongiovi, right, a Pennington School Class of 2020 graduate, was the first Gateway speaker at a Chapel meeting on October 26. Bongiovi, shown with Pennington School Chaplain the Rev. David Hallgren, reflected on the life skills he gained at the school. (Photo courtesy of The Pennington School) By Wendy Greenberg Several years ago, the leadership team at The Pennington School thought about what characteristics a student should cultivate by the time they graduated. Their “portrait of a graduate” included such traits as perseverance, critical thinking, ethics, a global perspective, service, and more. But an immersive education that would provide a deeper dive into a student’s personal passions, and would yield something to show for it, would complete the picture, they concluded.

Times Leader · Bristol, PA

Nearby: Bristol, PA

Cargo ship strikes bridge between New Jersey and Philadelphia, causing traffic backup

PHILADELPHIA — A cargo ship struck a bridge across the Delaware River on Thursday, disrupting traffic between Palmyra, New Jersey, and Philadelphia, according to a Pennsylvania lawmaker. The collision left the 3,659-foot-long Tacony-Palmyra Bridge unable to close, causing a major backup on the Philadelphia side, state Rep. Ed Neilson said in a news release. No injuries have been reported, he said. The U.S. Coast Guard said the cargo vessel is currently moored at a Kinder Morgan facility in Bristol, Pennsylvania, where an inspection team is on site. The Coast Guard has not yet released further information on the ship’s owner or operator. The drawbridge was open for ships to pass through at the time of the collision around 1:15 p.m., according to the Coast Guard. It remained open afterward because another vessel needed to pass through, and has since come back down. The steel bridge carries vehicles along Route 73 between Palmyra and the Tacony neighborhood in northeast Philadelphia.

The Troy Record · Bristol, PA

Nearby: Bristol, PA

Cargo ship strikes bridge between New Jersey and Philadelphia, causing traffic backup

By TASSANEE VEJPONSA and CHRIS SZAGOLA, Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A cargo ship struck a bridge across the Delaware River on Thursday, disrupting traffic between Palmyra, New Jersey, and Philadelphia, according to a Pennsylvania lawmaker. The collision left the 3,659-foot-long Tacony-Palmyra Bridge unable to close, causing a major backup on the Philadelphia side, state Rep. Ed Neilson said in a news release. No injuries have been reported, he said. The U.S. Coast Guard said the cargo vessel is currently moored at a Kinder Morgan facility in Bristol, Pennsylvania, where an inspection team is on site. The Coast Guard has not yet released further information on the ship’s owner or operator. The drawbridge was open for ships to pass through at the time of the collision around 1:15 p.m., according to the Coast Guard. It remained open afterward because another vessel needed to pass through, and has since come back down.

Farmington Daily Times · Bristol, PA

Nearby: Bristol, PA

Cargo ship strikes bridge between New Jersey and Philadelphia, causing traffic backup

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A cargo ship struck a bridge across the Delaware River on Thursday, disrupting traffic between Palmyra, New Jersey, and Philadelphia, according to a Pennsylvania lawmaker. The collision left the 3,659-foot-long (1,115-meter-long) Tacony-Palmyra Bridge unable to close, causing a major backup on the Philadelphia side, state Rep. Ed Neilson said in a news release. No injuries have been reported, he said. The U.S. Coast Guard said the cargo vessel is currently moored at a Kinder Morgan facility in Bristol, Pennsylvania, where an inspection team is on site. The Coast Guard identified the vessel as the 591-foot (180-meter) Strategic Alliance, which was built in 2013 and sails under the flag of Singapore. The drawbridge was open for ships to pass through at the time of the collision around 1:15 p.m., according to the Coast Guard. It remained open afterward because another vessel needed to pass through, and has since come back down.