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.

Bond ordinance to earmark funds for open space improvements

The Princeton Council has introduced a bond ordinance for $615,000 for assorted open space-related improvements, including money for the town's planned microforest at Quarry...

Bids awarded to repave streets

The Lawrence Township Council has awarded a contract to Richard T. Barrett Paving Co. to repave several streets in the southern part of the...

Pedestrian struck by minivan has died

The 74-year-old Princeton man who was struck by a minivan as he was walking on Wiggins Street near the Princeton Public Library has died,...

Man and woman charged with drug offenses

A 50-year-old Whiting man and a 38-year-old Brick Township woman are facing drug-related charges and other offenses following an investigation into a suspicious tractor-trailer...

East Windsor Police blotter

A 36-year-old South River man was charged with driving under the influence after a police officer observed him asleep behind the wheel of a...

Montgomery Township Police blotter

A burglar attempted to break into a business on Route 1 at 12:51 a.m. on March 9, but was scared away and fled after...