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A new debate over the future of local government is taking shape in Hopewell Township, as township officials move to study potential changes to its governing structure while a separate…

The Hopewell Valley Regional School District is investigating another incident involving an antisemitic symbol at Timberlane Middle School, marking the latest in a series of similar occurrences dating back more…

A new report from New Jersey Policy Perspective is raising alarms about the growing impact of artificial intelligence data centers on the state’s electric grid and utility bills, as lawmakers…

Volunteers are invited to take part in Hopewell Township’s annual Clean Communities “Clean Sweep Day” on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will begin…

Mercer County Sheriff Jack Kemler is inviting residents to safely dispose of unused and expired prescription medications during National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 25. The drive-up event will be…

In a shift from the way stormwater has traditionally been managed, four municipalities in the Stony Brook watershed are working together to develop a single, regional plan to address flooding…

An estimated 700 people lined Broad Street on Saturday afternoon, waving signs, flags and handmade posters as passing cars honked in support, joining a wave of protests held across New…

Mercer County Executive Dan Benson proposed a $430 million county budget on March 26, 2026, outlining a plan that balances rising costs and reduced federal funding while maintaining core services…

New Jersey has enacted a series of new laws aimed at strengthening police transparency, limiting the sharing of personal data, and formalizing protections for immigrant communities—measures that include legislation sponsored…

An expansion of the “community schools” model across Mercer County will bring a range of new supports—from reading tutors to on-site food pantries—to students and families in Trenton, Hamilton, and…