East Windsor

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 funding cuts and continued investment in infrastructure, public safety and economic...

‘It’s Never Too Late’: New musical by 95-year-old writer at Kelsey Theatre April 3-12

The power of hope, reinvention and second chances takes the stage when Theater To Go presents the world...

School districts say historic aid little help in fiscal ‘perfect storm’

Health insurance costs rocketing 30% or more. Aging roofs and boilers. Budget shortfalls hitting $100 million. ...

Learn to Save a Heart for American Heart Month

It’s February, which means it's American Heart Month — a time designated since 1964 to raise awareness of...

Shaw’s ‘Arms and the Man’ coming to Kelsey Theatre Jan. 16–25

One of George Bernard Shaw’s most enduring comedies comes to the stage at Mercer County Community College’s Kelsey...
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The Father Center helps area dads be all that they can be

In 2008, Karen Andrade-Mims, then a longtime board member for New Jersey’s oldest nonprofit, was asked to take the helm of the organization. She...

Trenton-Mercer Airport slated for major expansion (updated)

Update (June 9, 2022): Spirit Airlines has postponed its June 9 shareholders meeting to June 30. The board was expected to vote on a...

Ultimate Disc League flies high in Mercer County

The game of Ultimate Frisbee was invented in the parking lot of Columbia High School in Maplewood, New Jersey, in 1968. This was during...

Flavors of tradition come alive in Heritage Kulfi ice cream

Stirring rose syrup into milk can instantly recreate a moment of nostalgia for Mansoor Ahmed, who grew up with the pink drink as an...

Animal shelter raising funds for kitten’s crucial surgery (Updated)

Update (May 2, 2022): Blaine has had his back surgery, which was successful. He is now recovering well. He has also been adopted by...

New Jersey’s Bag Ban Is Coming: Are You Prepared?

When walking into the grocery store and going about your business, many people have likely experienced the frustration of making it to the register,...