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"There has never been and will never be anyone exactly like you. Yet as we examine this rich individuality, we also discover a common denominator that unites us all: our determination in the face of this world's uncertainties".
I wrote those introductory lines in a speech to compete for valedictorian...
Mayor W. Reed Gusciora along with City Council President Crystal Feliciano, and Interim Recreation Director Paul Harris, celebrated the newly constructed Villa Park Playground, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony located at Lyndale and Centennial Avenue.
Demolition on the current playground began on Monday, September 9th, and was completed within twenty-four hours....
How our children spend their day matters. From the moment they wake up in the morning until it's time to go to bed, each day presents new opportunities for nourishment, nurturing, and growth. While children do spend the majority of their day in the classroom, what happens when the...
Attention all Trenton-based teens and parents! Are you looking for a better way to spend those after-school evenings? Then look no further than the City of Trenton's Teen Afterschool Program, an exceptional educational environment built specifically with adolescents in mind.
The City of Trenton recently announced that the city's Teen...
Creation of the task force aligns with the state's broader efforts to engage workers in shaping AI policies
TRENTON -- Thomas Edison State University (TESU), in collaboration with the New Jersey State Library (NJSL), announces the formation of a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) Task Force. This initiative aims to guide...
Beginning this Saturday, September 14th, Visionary Philanthropy Group will be kicking off its latest installment of BreakBeatCode sessions. BreakBeatCode is an innovative technology education tool which empowers youth to develop problem-solving abilities by creating music, learning key coding concepts, beat production, and the exploration of technology. All sessions will...
Taste Trenton returns for 2024 in an expanded format featuring 36 different restaurants throughout Trenton and lasting 10 days. The self-guided restaurant crawl gives patrons the chance to try out any and all participating restaurants at reduced menu prices. This year’s event includes eight restaurants that have opened in...
If you, like me, are "of a certain age", the late actor Adolph Caesar's penetrating voice-over of that tagline, and the image of a student slamming a book shut in utter despair, is seared into your brain. This United Negro College Fund (UNCF) commercial is among the most memorable...
In recent years, violence has become a prevalent force in the lives of our youth. From online bullying to conflict in schools, there is no denying the unfortunate reality that the anger and rage felt by younger generations has manifested itself in a number of troubling ways. However, just...
On Wednesday, September 11th, residents, city leadership, and representatives of Trenton's Department of Recreation, Natural Resources, and Culture gathered together at the Villa Park playground to celebrate the installment of newly-updated playground equipment and park enhancements. A number of leaders have played an instrumental role in bringing this vision...
On Friday, September 13, from 11:00am – 1:00pm, the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen (TASK) will host a free and festive BBQ meal, offering the public an opportunity to enjoy food, fun and community to commemorate Hunger Action Month.
TASK invites the public to stop by 72 ½ Escher Street to...
Now back and better than ever for the 2024-2025 season, the New Jersey State Museum's Small Explorers program is once again underway, and your family is invited to join in on the fun. On Saturday, September 14th, little ones are welcome to dive into the Small Explorers September Splash....
Following the success of Glow Party, Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™ is thrilled to announce its new theme for2025: Glow-N-Fire. This exciting new experience will feature the same level of fun and excitement that fans have cometo expect, but with an added fiery twist. Get ready for more heat...
The 7th Annual Caren Franzini Capital City Award Celebration will take place at Cooper's Riverview in Trenton on December 3rd, 2024, at 5 p.m. Leaders from business, education, government, clergy, and the community will converge in Trenton to reflect on Caren Franzini's legacy, partake in forward-thinking conversations, and witness the presentation of...
