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Towns welcome a wave of new shops and restaurants

A wave of new restaurants, retail and service businesses is reshaping the Mercer County area, driven by shopping center redevelopment along Route 1 and steady openings in towns across...

9 questions with muralist Hope Gaburo

Murals are paintings for the public. They are paintings that make people look, define a place and make...

Trenton man charged with murder in weekend shooting

A Trenton man has been charged in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred early March 27. ...

Middlesex County projects earn statewide construction awards

Middlesex County has been recognized for two major development projects tied to its long-term strategic investment plan. ...

Benson proposes $430M Mercer budget amid rising costs, federal cuts

Mercer County Executive Dan Benson has proposed a $430 million budget that aims to balance rising costs, federal...

Giving the library the care it deserves

When I think back about some of my most vivid memories from childhood, I think about libraries. ...

Schore to Please: How old are you now?

It is undeniable. I am now old. I have lived three-quarters of a century, 75 years. That’s 3,900 weeks or 27,300 days. (Deplete your...

Teamwork and depth lead to WW-P High School North swimming success

Mike Wojtenko was a perfect example of the talent and depth that it took the High School North boys’ swimming team to earn its...

Gartenberg has best season for WW-P South girls’ basketball

Emma Gartenberg is one of the increasingly rare athletes who plays three sports in a sports culture that lends itself to specialization. ...

From the Hamilton Schools: Strategic plan plots future of the district

Almost 16 months ago, Hamilton Township School District embarked on an exciting initiative to develop a strategic plan that will run from September 2020...

Pia de Jong: The world according to Goop

You can’t avoid Gwyneth Paltrow. After a successful career as a Hollywood actress (Shakespeare in Love, Proof), she is now promoting her popular wellness...