The Times of Trenton

DOYLESTOWN, Pa. -- A former Lambertville restaurateur yesterday was found guilty of attempted homicide, rape, kidnapping and robbery in a brutal attack on his ex-girlfriend last spring. Full Story »

As opponents and supporters of the state's proposed gay marriage bill count votes ahead of expected legislative action this month, Sen. Shirley Turner, D-Lawrence, is hearing it from both sides. Full Story »

HAMILTON -- Cheers and applause erupted in council chambers late Tuesday night as the zoning board denied adult store Video Xpress its proposed expansion in a 5-2 vote. Full Story »

TRENTON -- A passing car was struck by stray bullets during a shootout near the intersection of St. Joe's Avenue and Girard Avenue last night, police said. Full Story »

PHILADELPHIA -- A New Hope, Pa., couple were among five people indicted in a foreclosure rescue and mortgage fraud scheme that involved lawyers, mortgage brokers and more than $14.6 million in loans. Full Story »

Walden Woods homeowners suffered a minor setback yesterday when affordable housing officials affirmed that an official objection lodged against West Windsor in March had not been filed within the proper time period. Full Story »

Owner Bob Pyne Jr. and lawyer Walter Toto stressed they wanted to turn the store, Video XPress, into a more discreet, upscale destination targeted primarily at women and couples, according to the report. Full Story »

The Mercer County Geriatric Center will be sold to a private concern that county officials hope can run it more efficiently, officials said yesterday, describing years of monetary losses and recent poor ratings at the staff-intensive Hamilton facility. Full Story »

TRENTON -- All tornadoes have eyes. In Trenton, those eyes belong to the students at Trenton Central High School, home of the tornadoes, where moments and stories are captured by way of photographs. Full Story »

PLAINSBORO -- A 57-year-old woman was able to hold on to her handbag while she was dragged 20 feet by a would-be purse-snatcher, police said. The Ravens Crest Drive resident was unloading packages from her car parked in front of Building 26 just before 11:30 p.m. Thursday when a man approached her. Full Story »

Residents in Montgomery Township and Rocky Hill voted yesterday to approve school spending of $14.9 million to help pay for upgrades throughout the regional school district. Full Story »

PRINCETON TOWNSHIP - The Local Finance Board of the State of New Jersey is scheduled to review Princeton Borough and Princeton Township's application to create a municipal consolidation study commission today. Full Story »

HAMILTON -- Residents packed into council chambers last night for the long-awaited zoning board hearing on the proposed expansion of Video Xpress, the Route 33 adult store that drew angry and heated responses from residents who termed the store a threat to their community. Full Story »

LAMBERTVILLE — City Councilman Ronald Pittore announced Tuesday he will resign his elected position to accept an appointment as a judge of municipal court. Full Story »

PLAINSBORO — A tough 57-year-old woman was able to hold on to her handbag while she was dragged 20 feet by a would-be purse-snatcher, police said. Full Story »

ROBBINSVILLE — A light at the end of the tunnel may exist: Even as the national unemployment rate hovers at around 10 percent, a new Robbinsville-based business anticipates adding close to 75 new jobs to the area. Full Story »

HAMILTON -- Bob Martel is firing up the Christmas lights once more, as the township's version of Saint Nick ushers in another season of Christmas cheer with his annual holiday display. Full Story »

TRENTON -- Mayor Douglas H. Palmer strode into a City Hall conference room yesterday afternoon and jokingly pointed at a blue curtain hanging behind the podium. Full Story »

One of the main reasons Project Freedom housing is successful is because of good property management. "We take our responsibility to provide clean, decent and safe housing seriously," said Tim Doherty, executive director. Full Story »

TRENTON -- The New Jersey Podiatric Medical Society and its president, Hamilton-based podiatrist Steve Maffei, have filed suit against Horizon Blue Cross/Blue Shield of New Jersey and one of its contractors, CareCore National, alleging that the two companies are putting their own profits above the good of patients. Full Story »

TRENTON -- Barely an hour after Douglas H. Palmer announced he would not run for a sixth term as the city's mayor, Prospect Street was the dividing line for the opinions of two men evaluating Palmer's 20 years at the helm of the city. Full Story »

TRENTON -- Jurors yesterday viewed crime photos and autopsy pictures of a city man allegedly gunned down by Peter Y. Klah, who is on trial for murder. Full Story »

Residents in the Montgomery and Bordentown regional school districts will head to the polls today to vote on school upgrades, athletic fields and solar panels. Full Story »

DOYLESTOWN, Pa. — A defense witness Monday testified that Khalid Altawarh, on trial for the attempted murder of his ex-girlfriend, worked 20 hours a day to open a restaurant the couple once operated together. Full Story »

TRENTON — Jurors Monday viewed crime photos and autopsy pictures of a city man allegedly gunned down by Peter Y. Klah, who is on trial for murder. Full Story »