Heat, History and a Race with the Weather Mark America’s 250th Birthday at Washington Crossing
by Kyle Nardine
Heat, History and a Race with the Weather Mark America’s 250th Birthday at Washington Crossing
by Kyle Nardine

Nearly 250 years after Gen. George Washington led his troops across the icy Delaware River during a winter storm, another memorable weather day became part of Washington Crossing’s history. The…

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Latest Stories

Overnight Storms Couldn’t Dampen Spirits at Titusville’s Beloved Fourth of July Parade

by Jaziya McDonald

New Pavilion Aims to Expand Woolsey Park’s Role as Community Gathering Place

by Jaziya McDonald

Tall ships made a majestic stop off Sandy Hook ahead of July 4 celebration

by Kim Robinson

Water sale finalized, Borough approves all-way stop after months of debate

by Elizabeth Casalnova

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Fall Sports Season Kicks Off with High Hopes and Fresh Energy

by Hopewell Valley Regional School District

A Mother’s Message During Suicide Prevention Month

by Hopewell Valley Regional School District

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

by Hopewell Valley Regional School District
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Police Blotter

Fire at Bank of America Property in Hopewell Twp

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Scams, Vehicle Pursuit, and Fires across the Hopewell Valley

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Energy Drinks and Soap Stolen, Impersonating an Officer Calls, and Airline Miles Stolen Across Hopewell Twp.

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Lawrence Township Police Charge Former Youth Football and Cheer Treasurer with Misusing Organization Funds

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Announcements

Mercer County Summer Concert Series Returns with Eight Weeks of Live Music
by Community Contributor

Mercer County’s annual Summer Concert Series returns this July with eight Friday nights of live music at Mercer County Park, featuring tribute bands, Motown, country, Latin freestyle and classic rock…

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Hopewell Valley Veterans Association Fireworks Celebration Postponed to Sunday

by Community Contributor

Mercer County 4-H Fair Returns to Howell Living History Farm July 25-26

by Community Contributor

Registration Open for Lawrence Hopewell Trail’s Full Moon Ride & Walk; Early-Bird Pricing Available Now

by Community Contributor

Rutgers Tick Experts to Present Free Educational Program in Hopewell Township

by Community Contributor

Calendar

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11 Jul
Unearthing History, One Page at a Time: Revolutionary War Pension Files
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Mercer County Library – Hopewell Branch,
245 Pennington Titusville Road
Pennington, NJ United States
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13 Jul
Arm In Arm Mobile Food Pantry
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Mercer County Library – Lawrence Branch,
2751 Brunswick Pike
Lawrenceville, NJ United States
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13 Jul
Kids Paint Like the Masters
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Mercer County Library – Hopewell Branch,
245 Pennington Titusville Road
Pennington, NJ United States
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14 Jul
Unearthing America’s Past 250th with a Colonial Craft
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Hopewell Train Station,
Railroad Place
Hopewell, NJ 08525 United States
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Letter to the Editor

Thank You Pennington Quality Market for 80 Years of Service

To the Editor: My family is grateful to the Pennington Quality Market (PQM) which has fed our family for more than 75 years.  Thank you to the Rothwell family who have owned…

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A Charter Commission for Hopewell Township: An Opportunity to Continue Structural Reform at the Local Level

To the Editor: Hopewell Township Charts a New Course — Together On May 4, the Hopewell Township Committee unanimously approved an ordinance placing a referendum before Hopewell Township voters this November: “Shall…

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