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In a shift from the way stormwater has traditionally been managed, four municipalities in the Stony Brook watershed are working together to develop a single, regional plan to address flooding…

An estimated 700 people lined Broad Street on Saturday afternoon, waving signs, flags and handmade posters as passing cars honked in support, joining a wave of protests held across New…

The proposed Hopewell 57 redevelopment project returned to the Hopewell Borough Planning Board Wednesday night for a lengthy hearing dominated by traffic concerns, as residents pressed the applicant on parking,…

Mercer County Executive Dan Benson proposed a $430 million county budget on March 26, 2026, outlining a plan that balances rising costs and reduced federal funding while maintaining core services…

The Hopewell Valley Regional Board of Education voted Monday, March 23 to advance a tentative 2026–27 school budget that includes a 5.2% tax levy increase, the result of months of…

The Hopewell Valley Regional Board of Education reviewed updated student discipline data this week showing an increase in suspensions across the district in 2025-26, a shift administrators said reflects stronger…

Students across the Hopewell Valley Regional School District were recognized Monday night for their work in a new digital wellness essay contest, part of a broader effort to address student…

New Jersey has enacted a series of new laws aimed at strengthening police transparency, limiting the sharing of personal data, and formalizing protections for immigrant communities—measures that include legislation sponsored…

An expansion of the “community schools” model across Mercer County will bring a range of new supports—from reading tutors to on-site food pantries—to students and families in Trenton, Hamilton, and…

From watercolor painting to vernal pool walks, families and environmental advocates gathered Saturday at The Watershed Institute to celebrate World Water Day with hands-on learning and outdoor exploration focused on…