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120 East State Announces “Climbing Higher, Soaring Together” Grassroots Community Fundraising Campaign

Funds to help transform Historic First Presbyterian Church into Downtown Arts, Cultural Center and Economic Engine Non-Profit 120 East State Seeks to Partner with the People of Trenton 120 East State, the non-profit group transforming the historic First Presbyterian Church site into the Steeple Center, a cultural and arts hub...

Applications For the Trenton Arts Fund Now Open

The Trenton Arts Fund is dedicated to supporting Trenton’s arts organizations and artists – both emerging and established – while working to preserve the history and culture of the extraordinary Trenton community.  Working in partnership with the Princeton Area Community Foundation, the fourth round of grants has just opened...

City of Trenton Announces Rabies Clinic

When we bring a pet into our lives, our furry friends can quickly become a beloved member of our families. From the moment we wake up in the morning until the moment we rest our heads, our pets are there to offer us friendship, laughter, and unconditional companionship. As...

Capital Philharmonic to Perform “A Centennial Celebration of Gabriel Fauré” This Weekend

On Sunday, October 6th, the Capital Philharmonic of New Jersey invites you to an afternoon of fanfare and fun at the CPNJ’s next performance, "A Centennial Celebration of Gabriel Fauré”. The show will begin at 3pm at the Trenton City Museum, located at 299 Parkside Ave., Trenton, NJ 08606....

Think Pink at Trenton’s Pink Out and Breast Cancer Awareness Ceremony

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, inspiring communities from across the country to stand together in the fight against this destructive disease. According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, in 2024 alone, more than 360,000 people will be diagnosed with breast cancer worldwide. But there is hope to be...

Walkers, Runners Invited to Sign up for 5K Walk/Run or Non-Competitive Half Marathon Along D&R Canal State Park

Walkers and runners are invited to join the fun along New Jersey's 70-mile-long linear park, the Delaware & Raritan Canal State Park, on Sat., Oct. 26 when two of four main activities are designed for taking a stroll or a run. The events, organized by the nonprofit D&R Canal Watch,...

Mercer County Executive Benson Signs Ordinance Establishing LGBTQIA+ Office

Last week Mercer County Executive Dan Benson signed an ordinance passed by the Mercer County Board of Commissioners, which establishes a new Mercer County Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs. The new office will assist members of the LGBTQIA+ community to navigate government programs and access services that support job training, housing,...

EPA Begins Restoration Work at Sonny Veeren Playground

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will begin restoration work at Sonny Vereen Playground yesterday, September 30, 2024, which will include the installation of clean soil, grass, and mulch. This project is expected to take approximately four weeks to complete. During this time, the park will remain temporarily closed to...

New Jersey State Library and The NJ Office of Resilience Present “Strength Through Healing”

On Thursday, October 3rd, the New Jersey State Library will be welcoming the New Jersey Office of Resilience for their upcoming presentation, “Strength Through Healing”. The conversation will be held virtually on Zoom from 12pm to 1pm. The upcoming webinar-style presentation is free to attend, however, advanced registration is...

Set Sail With the Trenton Canoe Club

When it comes to spending a day in the great outdoors, there’s few activities more exhilarating than hitting the open water for a day of paddling and pleasure. Beyond just a fun leisure activity to pass the time, sports like canoeing, kayaking, and other water activities offer participants a...

St. Michael’s Episcopal Church Celebrates Wreath-Laying & Inaugural Ribbon Cutting For the David Brearley Legacy Center

On Thursday, September 26th, friends, supporters, and lovers of history gathered at Trenton’s St. Michael’s Episcopal Church for the unveiling of the David Brearley Legacy Center. The morning began with a solemn wreath-laying ceremony upon the final resting place of David Brearley, the man whose life has served as...

Don’t Let Halloween Waste Come Back to Haunt You–Collect & Recycle Your Candy Wrappers with TerraCycle

With Nearly 20 Million Candy Wrappers Recycled, TerraCycle’s Zero Waste Boxes Help Keep Landfills from Becoming Their Final Resting Place You know what’s even scarier than ghouls, goblins, and ghosts? The frightening amount of waste left over after every Halloween. According to industry data, American consumers purchase more than $3.1...

Discover Garden State Genealogy with the NJ State Library and New Jersey State Archives

Intrinsic in each human being is the desire to know who we are and from where we came. To look back at our lineage and history is to step back from the present and become a part of something much larger than ourselves. An awareness of our ancestry equips...

Mercer County Board of Elections Now Hiring

Election season is almost upon us, and everyone's minds are on November. With campaigns abuzz and candidates vying for your vote, it's hard not to get caught up in the excitement. Beyond just stepping into the voting booth on November 5th, there are countless ways in which you can...

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Violence Prevention and Intervention Program Available to Youth

In recent years, violence has become a prevalent force in the lives of our youth. From online bullying to conflict in schools, there is...