On the five-year anniversary of America's involvement with the war in Iraq, at a Moratorium Day Regional Rally in front of the State House in Trenton, New Jersey, Sue Niederer, looks at a memorial with a picture of her son, Seth Dvorin, who was killed on February 3rd, 2004, while conducting counter-IED operations in the war in Iraq. Neiderer has become an outspoken critic of the war.

Today marks five years since the "shock and awe" bombing campaign began marking the beginning of the US invasion of Iraq. From left, Staff Sgt. Luddie Austin, Sgt. Carl Oliver & Spc. Tony Harris, stand by a memorial to their unit's fallen comrades at the National Guard Armory on Eggerts Crossing Road in Lawrence Township, New Jersey.

After a fire, Trenton Firefighter Gary Szabo whips out his camera to sneak a candid photo of several news photographers standing across the street, but not before I shot him first! When he's not busy fighting fires and rescuing people, Gary shoots video for the local TV news channel, WZBN. And for more from this day's fire, go to 1stResponder.

West Windsor Plainsboro South High School swimmer Rachel Sartor swims to a first place finish in the 100m backstroke in the state finals cheered on by her mom, Kay, and others.

Здравствуйте! Which I sincerely hope means "Hello" in a language my new Russian friend can understand. That's him sitting on the bench in front of the former Princeton Junction Volunteer Fire Co HQ. I had an assignment to photograph the building. He walked by and we started talking photography.

I'm a monkey! At least according to the Chinese Animal Zodiac. Rider University held a Chinese New Year celebration featuring a luncheon and various performances by students.

It's Valentine's Day and that means that the mayor of the City of Trenton, Doug Palmer, born in Trenton himself, will be marrying couples at City hall from noon to 1pm. It's an interesting mix of people who choose this day and this spot to tie the knot.

By the way, Mayor Palmer says he's officiated at over 2000 nuptuals in his career.

Here, the happy couple admires a digital photo taken of them by their daughter.