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County Executive Benson, Labor Leaders, Sign Project Labor Agreement for Ballpark Renovations

Mercer County Executive Dan Benson joined labor leaders and elected officials at the Trenton Thunder Ballpark yesterday to sign a new Project Labor Agreement (PLA) for renovations to the stadium and facilities. The PLA guarantees that the $5.7 million project will hire union labor from local building trades unions...

William Trent House Museum to Present “Sailing to Freedom – Escaping Enslavement by Water, The Other Underground Railroad”

The Trent House Association will host a talk by Dr. Timothy Walker, professor of history at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, based on his edited volume, Sailing to Freedom: Maritime Dimensions of the Underground Railroad. This free virtual talk will be given on Saturday, February 9, 2025, at 2:00 pm...

NJEDA’s Latest Aspire Approvals for Residential Developments in Camden and Mercer Counties Bring Total Created Housing Units to 2,078 in 2024

At its December meeting, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board approved Aspire tax credit awards for two residential development projects in Camden and Trenton, marking the culmination of another productive year for the Aspire program. Throughout 2024, the program supported 11 residential projects, creating 2,078 housing units,...

Dan Aubrey to Give a Talk on Joseph Bonaparte at Trenton City Museum on February 9th

The life and loves of noted area 19th century beauty Annette Savage will be the topic of a talk Saturday, February 9, 2 to 4 p.m., at Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie. Titled “Le Jeu de l’Amour,” the program, led by journalist and writer Dan Aubrey, will explore how...

Isles Inc. Announces Call for Artists: Community Mural Project in Old Trenton Neighborhood

Isles, Inc., a community development and environmental organization, has announced a Request for Proposals (RFP) for artists to design and complete an innovative mural project in Trenton's Old Trenton Neighborhood (OTN). The project aims to transform a vacant lot at Perry & Montgomery Street into an engaging community space...

I Am Trenton Awards ‘Making Trenton Even Better’ Grants

I Am Trenton Community Foundation is proud to announce awarding $135,000 total through the recent “Making Trenton Even Better” grant program to community champions transforming vacant lots, encouraging art and artists, teaching new skills and providing compassionate support with respect and dignity. “These community groups will make a real impact...

Updates to Trenton Walks! For the Winter Months

Four more informative, exciting and healthy walks are planned through March by Trenton Walks! This is a program launched last spring featuring walks throughout Trenton. Sponsored by the Trenton Green Team, with the support of the Circuit Coalition's Mercer County Action Team, the community engagement program features walks in...

Trenton Youth & NJ Lt. Governor Tahesha Way Pack Food Donations at Mercer Street Friends for MLK Day of Service

 Mercer Street Friends, a Trenton based nonprofit supporting local families through comprehensive food, family and education programs, hosted local students from Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School, Foundation Academy and other youth groups for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service. New Jersey Lt. Governor Tahesha Way joined the volunteers...

Robert W. Bigelow Appointed Associate Dean of the School of Business and Management at TESU

Thomas Edison State University (TESU) has appointed Robert W. Bigelow, J.D., Ph.D., associate dean in the School of Business and Management. In his new role, Bigelow will collaborate closely with the school's dean to lead the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) and the recently launched Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in...

The Princeton Area Community Foundation Awarded $2.4 Million in Grants to More than 50 Local Nonprofits

The Princeton Area Community Foundation has awarded $2.4 million in Community Impact Grants to more than 50 local nonprofits working to address community needs, including education and workforce development, food security homelessness, and mental health. “We are grateful to our nonprofit partners for their tireless commitment to the region’s neighbors...

Joint Statement from Mayors W. Reed Gusciora of Trenton, Jeff Martin of Hamilton Township, Bert Steinmann of Ewing Township, Patricia Hendricks Farmer of Lawrence...

Today, Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) released a report—a technical, managerial, and financial assessment of Trenton Water Works (TWW)—that highlights specific deficiencies at TWW and recommending the creation of a new public utility entity to operate the water system. This entity...

The Poet Proprietor of West State Street (Have You Discovered Cafe Toast Yet?

Did Nikki Giovanni eat oxtails with rice and beans or candied yams? Did Trenton-born poet Ntozake Shange prefer her collard greens sauteed? Who knows if T.S. Eliot ordered blackened salmon at a favorite hangout while writing "Dans le Restaurant" ("In the Restaurant"). Did Dr. Maya Angelou write "I Know...

Responding to Unprecedented Surge in the Number of Individuals Experiencing Homelessness, the Rescue Mission of Trenton Adds Space and Staff for The Winter

To safely accommodate an unprecedented surge in the number of individuals experiencing homelessness who are seeking shelter and emergency services, the Rescue Mission of Trenton is dedicating additional space and adding staff to serve up to 85 more people a day. “In just the past two years, there has been...

TESU Enhances Careers with Credit-for-Prior-Learning Badges

Thomas Edison State University is expanding its flagship Professional Learning Reviews (PLR) process by converting PLRs into Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) badges for students. Although micro-credentialing is not a new concept in higher education, TESU’s unique ability to evaluate, validate and award college-level learning (wherever that learning occurs)...

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Mercer Elementary School Leads TerraCycle Recycling Contest For a Chance to Win an Eco-Friendly Learning Garden

Mercer Elementary School, a school designed for students presenting a wide variety of learning and developmental needs, is competing to win a learning garden...