The Hopewell Township Planning Board began its review of an application for The Venue, a 600-unit, age-restricted (55+) residential development on the Deer Valley Tract at Nursery and Scotch Roads.…
Mary Galioto

Mary Galioto
Mary Galioto is the founder and publisher of MercerMe, dedicated to delivering reliable news to Hopewell Valley. A Hopewell Township resident raising two fantastic kids, she also serves as the PR & Media Coordinator for the Hopewell Valley Arts Council and Vice-Chair of the Township’s Tourism & Economic Development Advisory Committee. In her free time, she enjoys the arts, nature, and taking things too seriously.
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Concerns over road safety in Hopewell Valley are driving significant changes, with new stop signs, reduced speed limits, and broader discussions about mobility and pedestrian safety. Recent updates at both…
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Sourland Bread has found a home in Hopewell Borough. Founder Mary Parr started teaching sourdough baking classes more than a decade ago, helping thousands of people learn how to bake their own…
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Mysterious drone activity, reported across New Jersey and neighboring states for months, has officially been attributed to authorized research and hobbyist flights, according to a statement from White House Press…
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Events & Features
PJ’s Pancake House and Pennytown Pub Open in Pennington
by Mary Galiotoby Mary GaliotoPennington’s dining scene has expanded with two new establishments in the Pennington Shopping Center on Route 31. PJ’s Pancake House, a long-standing restaurant known for its breakfast offerings, and Pennytown…
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As we reflect on 2024, we’re grateful for the incredible support from our readers, contributors, and community partners. Your contributions have fueled our growth and strengthened our ability to deliver…
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Site News
MercerMe Receives $20,000 to Implement Strengthening Improvements
by Mary Galiotoby Mary GaliotoWe’re excited to share that MercerMe has been awarded $20,000 from LION’s Sustainability Audit program! LION Publishers is the nation’s only membership organization for Local Independent Online News Publishers. Their…
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FeaturedNews
Months of Debate End in Denial for Planned Self-Storage Facility
by Mary Galiotoby Mary GaliotoHopewell Township Zoning Board denied an application to build a self-storage facility on Washington Crossing Pennington Road.
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We are excited to announce that Kelly Beamon has joined MercerMe as our first paid editor. This marks a pivotal moment in our mission to deepen our community impact through…
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News
Public Still Debating Self-Storage Plan as Zoning Board Hearing Wraps Up
by Mary Galiotoby Mary GaliotoWhat was to be the final hearing on a controversial variance application to build a self-storage facility at 130 Washington Crossing Pennington Road continues. The Hopewell Township Zoning Board of…