Hopewell Valley

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…

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,…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Pennington Fire Company responded to more emergencies in 2024 than in any other year in its 133-year history, with volunteers answering 642 calls — up from 504 in 2023, a…

County Executive Dan Benson invited seniors throughout Mercer County to submit artwork to the 2025 Mercer County Senior Citizen Art Show (MCSAS), to be held this summer. A joint project…