About MercerMe
MercerMe exists to inform, connect, and serve Hopewell Valley through independent, reliable reporting. In a time of shrinking local coverage, we’ve been the daily news source our community can count on — powered by supporters, not paywalls.
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Our Story
Recent Achievements
| 2025: | Welcomed Seth Siditsky as our first full-time editor, dramatically enhancing the depth, quality, and responsiveness of our local news coverage. Selected for the NJ Civic Information Consortium’s Growth Accelerator, unlocking new resources to amplify our mission and service. |
| 2024: | Participated in the NJ Civic Information Consortium’s Technology & Sustainability Accelerator, upgrading our digital presences and operational efficiency. Underwent a comprehensive LION Publishers audit, with strategic recommendations slated for implementation in 2025 to strengthen our operations and deepen community impact. |
Major Milestones
| 2023: | Marked a decade as Hopewell Valley’s trusted local news source, celebrating our community-driven journalism. |
| 2019: | Transitioned to a reader-supporter model, directly involving our community in sustaining local journalism. Expanded editorial leadership with Amie Rukenstein stepping in as volunteer editor, enabling focused growth and strategic partnerships. |
| 2014: | Secured a Grow & Strengthen grant from the Center for Cooperative Media, affirming our commitment to impactful journalism. |
| 2013: | MercerMe launched, driven by Mary’s vision to provide dedicated, hyperlocal news coverage to Hopewell Valley. |
This timeline reflects our commitment to keeping Hopewell Valley informed and engaged. With 10 years of trusted reporting, MercerMe remains at the heart of the community, fueled by its readers and supporters.
Our Mission
MercerMe is committed to delivering free, trusted, and comprehensive daily news for Hopewell Valley. As the region’s only consistent news source, we keep residents informed, engaged, and connected by telling the community’s stories and providing essential coverage of local government, community issues, and events. We champion community journalism as a cornerstone of an informed public and a healthy democracy.
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