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…
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 vice chair of the Township’s Tourism & Economic Development Advisory Committee. In her free time, she enjoys painting, nature, and taking things too seriously.
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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…
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Hopewell Township voters will find a question on their ballot this election day to approve spending for several fire and emergency service vehicles that serve Hopewell Township. The request comes…
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News
Hopewell Valley Leaders Convene for 28th Annual Mayors’ Breakfast
by Mary Galiotoby Mary GaliotoCommunity stakeholders, elected officials, and representatives from local organizations convened at the Hopewell Valley Golf Club, now a county-managed facility, for the 28th Annual Hopewell Valley Municipal Alliance Mayors’ Breakfast…