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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New Jersey electricity rates are soaring largely because of power-sucking AI data centers, and states must work together to maintain pricing and grid reliability, energy experts said. The Garden State…
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In this talk, Hopewell Borough native Kate Jackson will present her multi-faceted research on Black history in Hopewell Valley, discussing the various archival sources she has found and analyzed. Thanks…
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On April 11, 1905, the Washington Crossing Toll-Supported Bridge officially opened for traffic, ushering in an era of horse-drawn carts, 10-cent tolls, and wood-plank decking. One hundred and twenty years…
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To the Editor: As concerned residents of Hopewell Borough and members of the Hopewell Borough Public Water Alliance, we write to express our deep concern over the Borough Council’s recent…
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Benson Introduces $420M Mercer County Budget, Cites Fiscal Repair and Resilience Amid Federal Uncertainty
Mercer County Executive Dan Benson on Thurs. April 10 unveiled his administration’s proposed $420.1 million 2025 budget, emphasizing continued fiscal repair, lean spending, and investments in core services as the…
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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…