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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Area religious leaders oppose “deadly racism”

More than 20 religious leaders from houses of worship in northern Mercer and southern Middlesex counties have released a joint statement decrying racism. ...

Old Hights Brewing opens in Hightstown

Hightstown became the latest small New Jersey town to welcome a craft brewery when ...

Letter: Many answers needed before schools reopen

Dr. David Aderhold, superintendent of the West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District and president of the Garden State Coalition of Schools, was my guest speaker...

Mercer law enforcement agencies plan “community engagement sessions”

The members of the Mercer County Police Chiefs Association have issued a joint statement addressing the killing of George Floyd and the subsequent throughout...

Covid-19-era challenge for restaurants goes beyond attracting customers

One might expect that the Covid-19 pandemic has not been so bad for restaurants that have traditionally done a brisk take-out business. ...

Mercer County Park Commission to offer online wildlife programs

Wildlife takes center stage this summer in a series of webinar presentations. The Mercer County Park Commission Naturalist Department is planning four online programs...