LEA KAHN, Staff Writer

Lea began working for the Packet publications in 1985, covering Lawrence Twp., and then expanding her coverage to Princeton in 2019. While history is her favorite topic, she has earned 13 awards from the New Jersey Press Association for coverage ranging from features to government and education. Lea continues to cover Lawrence Twp. and Princeton. She can be reached via email at lkahn@donnelly.media.

Hopewell Township police blotter

Two vehicles were burglarized while they were parked on Stoutsburg Boulevard overnight between Aug. 25 and Aug. 26. One victim reported the theft of...

Rider University head wrestling coach appointed to become deputy athletic director

Rider University head wrestling coach John Hangey has been appointed to become the deputy athletic director, according to Rider University officials. Hangey is stepping away...

Probationary police officers join the Princeton Police Department

Four new police officers have joined the Princeton Police Department. The new officers, who were chosen from among a field of 140 applicants, were sworn...

Lawrence historian wins $25K national scholarship

While many parents take their children on vacation trips to the beach or the mountains, Julia Ciccone's parents took their children to museums and...

Two dead, eight injured after gunfire erupts at block party

Two Trenton residents were killed and eight other people were injured when gunmen opened fire at a crowd that had gathered for a block...

School resource officer program expanded to Lawrence Middle School

The Lawrence Middle School has gained its own school resource officer. Police Officer Rich Lamont was assigned to LMS, expanding the SRO initiative between the...