Farm, Schools and State Officials Look for Ways to Keep New Jersey Produce in School Cafeterias
by Seth Siditsky
Farm, Schools and State Officials Look for Ways to Keep New Jersey Produce in School Cafeterias
by Seth Siditsky

Standing in front of nearly 200 elementary school students last fall, Fairgrown Farm owner James Klett turned a simple apple cider press into something much bigger. As he cranked fresh…

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Governor Sherrill and Family Complete Move to Drumthwacket

by Seth Siditsky

Hopewell Valley Athletic Director Placed on Administrative Leave Following Pennsylvania Criminal Charges

by Seth Siditsky

Pennington’s La Unica Earns International Recognition for Authentic Mexican Cuisine

by Seth Siditsky

Hopewell Township Advances Wedge Housing Project, Continues Search for Pickleball Noise Solutions

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Fall Sports Season Kicks Off with High Hopes and Fresh Energy

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A Mother’s Message During Suicide Prevention Month

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School Referendum: A forward-thinking plan with the opportunity to secure $20.2 million in state aid 

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Police Blotter

Multiple DUI Arrests, a Stolen License Plate, and Farm Stand Theft Caught on Camera Across Hopewell Township

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Mercer County Narcotics Task Force Investigation Finds Cocaine and Cash

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Off-Duty Firefighter Helps 14 Residents Escape Before Garage Fire Spreads to Hopewell Home

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After Fatal East State Street Shooting, Trenton Mayor Orders Weekend Overnight Business Curfew

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Announcements

Pennington to Celebrate End of Summer with Community Concert Sept. 13
by Community Contributor

The Pennington Parks & Recreation Commission is inviting the community to celebrate the end of summer and the start of a new school year with an outdoor concert on SUNDAY, Sept.…

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Colonial Faire to Bring 18th Century History to Life at Drake Farm Park

by Community Contributor

Hopewell Valley Stage Welcomes Audiences Back After Summer Improvements

by Community Contributor

Sourland Spectacular Returns for 15th Year on September 19th

by Community Contributor

Revolutionary War Walking Tour in Trenton to Highlight Women’s Stories on Aug. 2

by Community Contributor

Calendar

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18 Aug
Raphael: Artist and Visionary
7:00 am - 8:30 pm
Zoom Online,
Free
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19 Aug
Middle School Drop-in Sports
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Hopewell Elementary School,
35 Princeton Avenue
Hopewell, 08525
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19 Aug
Concerts in the Park at Woolsey Park
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Woolsey Park,
203 Washington Crossing- Pennington Road
Hopewell, NJ United States
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Letter to the Editor

Whispering Pines Bookstore is a Great Addition to Pennington

To the Editor: I was delighted to read Jaziya McDonald’s August 10, 2026, MercerMe feature on Whispering Pines Bookstore. On opening day, I found more treasures than I intended and…

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A Community Effort Behind the Sourland Mountain Festival

To the Editor: On behalf of the Sourland Conservancy, I want to thank everyone who helped make this year’s Sourland Mountain Festival such a success. Our deepest gratitude goes to…

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