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In 2025, MercerMe showed what a small, local newsroom can do when a community depends on it — and when readers make use of the reporting every day. The stories…

MercerMe has been awarded a $75,000 grant from the New Jersey Civic Information Consortium (NJCIC) to support the long-term sustainability of local news coverage serving Hopewell Valley and surrounding communities.…

MercerMe’s first full-scale membership campaign set out with a bold goal: 100 new supporters in 10 days. In the end, Hopewell Valley readers — and neighbors beyond — delivered more…

Starting today, MercerMe is launching an ambitious effort: 100 new supporters in just 10 days. It’s a big number for a small newsroom, but we believe it’s within reach —…

MercerMe is pleased to announce a major milestone in its growth: for the first time in its history, the newsroom has appointed a full-time editor. This spring, longtime journalist and…

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…

We’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…

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…

At MercerMe, we are more than just a news outlet; we are a cornerstone of the Hopewell Valley community. Today, I’m pleased to announce an opportunity for a dynamic individual…

Value local news? Hopewell Valley counts on MercerMe for daily reporting. But quality journalism takes time, care, and resources—and it only continues with your support. Monthly Supporter $10 A MONTH…