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More than four dozen local nonprofits will receive grants from The Bunbury Fund of the Princeton Area Community Foundation to help strengthen their work and impact in our region. The recently announced awards total more than $3.8 million. All told, the Bunbury Fund has distributed a total of $17,139,000 in...

National Social Work Month is a time to recognize and celebrate the dedication of social workers who make a lasting impact on individuals, families, and communities. The Children's Home Society of NJ (CHSofNJ) had the privilege of launching this important month by hosting the Trenton Area Stakeholders Meeting, bringing together...

Twenty-five of Visionary Philanthropy Group’s most dedicated high school students are preparing for an unparalleled opportunity an exclusive, hands-on Hackathon at Microsoft Headquarters in Burlington, MA, on March 22, 2025. This initiative, a partnership between Visionary Philanthropy Group Inc. (VPG) and Divergent Teams, is more than just a competition;...

Mercer Street Friends has added two new members to its board of trustees: Ann Gavzy, Executive Vice President and Co-Chief Legal Officer at Hackensack Meridian Health, and Michael Godshall, member of the Strategic Planning team at First Quality Enterprises. Their specialized expertise will enhance the nonprofit’s strategic direction as they...

Thomas Edison State University is pleased to announce that four new members have been appointed to the University’s Board of Trustees. The gubernatorial appointments were confirmed by the Senate on Feb. 25, 2025. These appointments underscore the University’s commitment to excellence in governance and its mission to serve the...

The City of Trenton and the Trenton Police Department announced several measures that have been or will be implemented to improve the delivery of public safety to the citizens of Trenton, including actions that address instances of TPD conduct announced by the US Department of Justice ...

The hidden life and times of the river islands within the border of the capital city is the topic of a Trenton City Museum discussion on Sunday, March 9, 2 to 4 p.m. The talk with accompanying photos and documents will illustrate the beauty of the islands and share...

Last month, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board approved the creation of the Food Equity and Economic Development in New Jersey (FEED NJ) Pilot Program, a $30 million competitive grant program that will support food security projects in New Jersey’s Food Desert Communities (FDCs). Building on the...

Human Services Commissioner Sarah Adelman, State Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, and Acting Motor Vehicle Commission Chief Administrator Latrecia Littles-Floyd today announced new efforts underway to assist law enforcement officers to communicate effectively and avoid misunderstandings during encounters with individuals who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or a communication...

New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Edward Wengryn encouraged organizations to help provide nutritious meals to children in low-income areas during the summer months through the Department’s Summer Food Service Program. The deadline for submission of new applications is March 17, 2025. The Summer Food Program began in 1976 as an outgrowth...

Assemblywoman Verlina Reynolds-Jackson visited HomeFront, the long-standing social service agency located in Lawrenceville, NJ for a check presentation ceremony to highlight the Assemblywoman’s successful advocacy for funding in the state budget to increase diaper access in New Jersey. The Assemblywoman’s $250,000 state budget appropriation will support the expansion of...

Mercer County Executive Dan Benson announced that the 13th Annual Mercer County Cultural Festival & Food Truck Rally will be held on Saturday, June 7th, at Mercer County Park in West Windsor. “Whether our families came to New Jersey in 1820 or in 2020, Mercer residents can trace their ancestry...

On Friday, March 7th, the New Jersey State Museum will be hosting Homeschool Day. This day of fun-filled activities is designed specifically for homeschooling families, and gives students the chance to come together to set off on a day of exploration. The day's many exciting happenings will center on...

It's February, Black History Month, so, like many of you, I've been watching the late Henry Hampton's Emmy and Peabody Award-winning, Oscar-nominated documentary series, "Eyes on the Prize", narrated by the late Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) co-founder, and Georgia Senator, Julian Bond, who died in 2015. I've been...