After a packed agenda dominated by approving an affordable housing plan, the Hopewell Township Planning Board resumed—but did not complete—its review Thursday night of a proposed residential development near Nursery…
Seth Siditsky
Seth Siditsky
Seth Siditsky is the editor at MercerMe, and an award winning journalist with more than 20 years experience in local and regional news. He lives in Hopewell Township with his wife and three children.
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The Hopewell Valley Bulldogs opened the 2025 Cal Ripken 12U Southern New Jersey State Tournament in dominant fashion Wednesday night, shutting out Mount Laurel 5–0 in front of hometown fans…
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Hopewell Township Planning Board Begins Review of Affordable Housing Plan Ahead of Continued Discussion Thursday
Facing a fast-approaching state deadline, the Hopewell Township Planning Board held a three-hour public hearing Tuesday night to review and take comment on a revised affordable housing plan that would…
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The sun beat down on the Sourland foothills Saturday as families, performers, and community leaders gathered at Mt. Zion AME Church in Skillman to celebrate Juneteenth—a day of remembrance, freedom,…
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Hopewell Borough Council Advances Revised Ballot Question on Water System Sale to Public Hearing
Hopewell Borough Council introduced a revised ordinance Monday night that would place an updated ballot question before voters this fall regarding the proposed sale of the municipal water system to…
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Hopewell Township Planning Board’s public hearing on Tuesday, June 24, regarding amendments to the Housing Plan Element and Fair Share Plan of the Township Master Plan, will be held exclusively…
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New Jersey is bracing for several more days of dangerous heat, with temperatures expected to climb into the upper 90s and heat index values reaching as high as 110 degrees…
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A once-ordinary lawn in Hopewell Valley is now teeming with life — and has earned national recognition for it. The National Wildlife Federation (NWF) recently certified Samantha Bean’s property, “Flutter…
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Hopewell Valley Board Signals Support for Two-Part Referendum to Address Critical Facilities Needs
The Hopewell Valley Regional Board of Education signaled support this week for an $84.2 million facilities referendum that district leaders say is necessary to address aging infrastructure and growing elementary enrollment.…
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As Heat Index Neared 100 on Thursday, New Jersey Urges Residents to Prepare for Ongoing Extreme Heat
New Jersey baked under temperatures in the 90s on Thursday, with the heat index nearing 100 degrees in parts of the state—including Mercer County, where a Heat Advisory was in…