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Cream King, the beloved roadside ice cream parlor that’s been a summer staple in Pennington since 1956, has officially reopened for the season—this time under new ownership. Lifelong Hopewell Valley…

Hopewell Valley schools are preparing to celebrate the fifth annual Green Week from April 21 to 25, with a full slate of environmentally focused programming planned across the district. This…

Pennington Borough Council approved the 2025 municipal budget and discussed a range of community topics—including clean drinking water, traffic safety, and upcoming tree plantings—during its regular meeting on April 7.…

Mercer County officials and business leaders are pushing back against potential cuts to SEPTA rail service in New Jersey, warning of widespread disruption if service to Trenton and West Trenton…

The Hopewell Township Committee voted unanimously on April 14 to formally pledge up to $16.1 million in PILOT (Payment In Lieu of Taxes) funds to support improvements at Bear Tavern…

Hopewell Township residents can expect a slight decrease in the municipal tax rate this year, as the Township Committee introduced its 2025 budget at its April 14 meeting. The proposed…

One of the Hopewell Valley’s favorite ice cream spots, Melba Ice Creamery in Lawrenceville, reopened this weekend for the season. This year’s class of new scoopers—led by their fearless leader…

New Jersey electricity rates are soaring largely because of power-sucking AI data centers, and states must work together to maintain pricing and grid reliability, energy experts said. The Garden State…

On April 11, 1905, the Washington Crossing Toll-Supported Bridge officially opened for traffic, ushering in an era of horse-drawn carts, 10-cent tolls, and wood-plank decking. One hundred and twenty years…

Mercer County Executive Dan Benson on Thurs. April 10 unveiled his administration’s proposed $420.1 million 2025 budget, emphasizing continued fiscal repair, lean spending, and investments in core services as the…