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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...

Kathie Foster: Livin’ in a perfect world

For those 80’s music lovers, one band that is probably included on your list of “Best Bands with Songs to Lip Sync to while...

Schore to Please: On holding a grudge

Even though the moment for New Year’s resolutions is past and, besides, no one really had any intention of making any such foolish resolutions,...

Peter Dabbene: Star Wars: The Fandom Menace

Like many, I was excited for the release of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker last December. From the comfort of a cushioned, reclining...

WW-P South cross country benefited from Austin True’s best season

Austin True turned in his finest season to help the High School South boys cross country team remain among the top 10 in the...

Lisa Wolff: Considering conservation

A group of like-minded Mercer County non-profits and organizations partnered on an ambitious program, slated for early 2020, intended to secure the future of...

Robin Schore: Cats, not the musical

Social media is currently being called to account for spreading misinformation, violating privacy, manipulating markets, and generally attempting to control the universe. However, the...