mercer county

Inside a barn at Needle Creek Farm Brewery on Thursday afternoon, giant pumpkins were being transformed into everything from fantastical creatures to intricate works of art. Power tools buzzed, pumpkin…

For Sara Cooper, cooking was about more than preparing a meal. It was about bringing people together, celebrating special occasions and enjoying time with friends and family. That love of…

Plans to replace two intersections along Pennington-Lawrenceville Road with roundabouts have been put on hold indefinitely after Hopewell Township officials formally opposed the proposals following widespread concerns from residents. Hopewell…

Lawrence Township Council unanimously introduced an ordinance Oct. 5 that would prohibit data centers throughout the township, taking a proactive approach to a growing development issue as neighboring communities raise…

To the Editor: In their Letter to the Editor, Chart New Course Charter Study candidates, Chad Goerner, Michael Markulec, Tamera Matteo and Stephen Klopfer, claim to be “truly independent” (twice)…

To the Editor: New Jersey’s affordable-housing laws were established for an important reason: people should not be excluded from communities simply because they cannot afford expensive homes. The Mount Laurel…

Black bears are on the move across New Jersey as they search for food ahead of winter, prompting state wildlife officials to remind residents to secure garbage, remove outdoor food…

The Washington Crossing American Revolution Round Table will host a free virtual presentation Monday, Oct. 12, from 7:30 to 9 p.m., examining the pivotal winter campaign of 1776-77 that helped…

For generations, the Van Wagoner farmhouse stood back from Scotch Road, its white clapboard exterior overlooking fields that once formed part of a sprawling Hopewell Township farm. By Friday, half…

Less than a year and a half after it was still an idea in search of funding, Bear Tavern Elementary School students streamed onto a new accessible playground Thursday morning,…