Long before the American Revolution reached the Delaware River, the Hopewell Valley was already fighting a rebellion of its own. Settlers in the region battled wealthy land speculators, corrupt colonial…
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Mercer County plans to purchase 56 acres of land from Rider University in a deal that will preserve environmentally significant forest and wetlands while providing the financially struggling university with…
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On a wet February morning, Pastor Wil Kauffman stood beneath a sugar maple tree on the lawn of Grace Community Church of the Nazarene and tapped a small spile into…
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News
Hopewell Farms Play Key Role in State Food Security Grants Linking Local Agriculture to Hunger Relief
Two Hopewell Township farms—Fairgrown Farm and Double Brook Farm—are positioned to expand their role in addressing food insecurity across New Jersey following major awards through a state food access initiative…
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Celebrate Black History Month with the dynamic sounds of the Rick Fiori Jazz Band at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System on Thursday, February 5 from…
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Announcements
Youth Creativity Takes Center Stage at Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer County’s 2026 Art Show
Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer County will host its annual Youth Art Show on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at the Spruce Street Club, celebrating the creativity, voice, and collective…
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A nearly $1 million state transportation grant will fund construction of a key missing segment of the Lawrence Hopewell Trail (LHT), advancing progress on completing the 20-mile loop that connects Hopewell…
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Senate Advances Citizens Fund Bill as Lawmakers Weigh ‘Creative’ Path Forward for Trenton Water Works
A New Jersey Senate committee advanced legislation Thursday that supporters say could open a path toward restructuring governance of Trenton Water Works, while opponents — including elected officials from Trenton…
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Shop the Friends of the Lawrence Library January Book Sale for thousands of used, gently-read books for readers of all ages. The sale opens to the general public on Friday,…
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Trenton Water Works (TWW) issued a Water Conservation Advisory on Thursday, asking more than 200,000 customers in its five-municipality service area to voluntarily reduce water use amid freezing temperatures that have disrupted…