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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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An 8.6-mile kayak and canoe race along the Delaware & Raritan Canal is set for 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 3, starting from Turning Basin Park in Princeton. Open to all paddlers,…
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From May 14 to 18 New Jersey’s Official Tall Ship, oyster schooner A.J. Meerwald, will be anchored at The Docks on the Delaware River next to Waterfront Park in Trenton.…
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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…
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Assemblywoman Verlina Reynolds-Jackson pressed the state Department of Environmental Protection this week to take stronger action to fix the long-troubled Trenton Water Works, saying the utility remains at risk of…
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Older Voters Remain Dominant Force in New Jersey, Mercer County Elections, New AARP Report Finds
Voters over 50 continue to shape the outcome of elections in New Jersey — particularly in Mercer County — and are expected to play a decisive role in 2025, according…
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As Easter approaches, the Hopewell Valley is alive with springtime spirit — from egg hunts and craft fairs to sunrise services and community meals, there’s no shortage of ways to…