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.

$32,500 grant supports Lawrence STEAM programs

The Lawrence Township Public School District has been awarded $32,500 to support STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) education by the Lawrence Township...

Open space parks to be managed by nonprofit

The Herrontown Woods and the Autumn Hill Reservation have been "adopted" by the Friends of Herrontown Woods - at least, for maintenance purposes. The Princeton...

Firefighters extinguish fire in dryer vent at Montgomery Township apartment development

The residents of two apartments at the Meadows at Montgomery apartment development were temporarily displaced following a fire in a dryer vent at the...

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...