Loring Hughes, 67, of Lawrenceville, died on October 25. A fine artist, her work was featured in a number of shows during the 1990s and 2000s including two “Strength of the Mind” exhibitions at The John McEnroe Gallery in New York City; “Narrative Stance” (2000), a two-person show with Tom Kelly at The Gallery of […]
A $47 million federal grant has been awarded to replace the Lincoln Avenue Bridge in Trenton. The grant is part of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Bridge Investment Program (BIP), a Biden-Harris Administration initiative to replace, rehabilitate, improve, and preserve bridges across the country. The program is a result of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. At […]
Trenton City Council has passed a resolution to designate the City of Trenton as an Area in Need of Rehabilitation, a move aimed at addressing the growing issue of abandoned and vacant properties throughout the capital city. The resolutionwill allow Trenton to take a more direct and efficient action to rehabilitate abandoned properties and revitalize […]
For the second year in a row, the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at The College of New Jersey is partnering with the Mercer County Office of Economic Development to present International Trade Week. The series of free webinars led by industry experts and continuing through Friday, November 15, is designed for those considering launching […]
John Bailie presents “Beyond Balance: Living the Priorities of God, Family, Work” at Princeton Theological Seminary’s Mackay Hall, 64 Mercer Street, Princeton, on Thursday, November 14, at 7 p.m. The event is free to attend. Register to regoryjsull@aol.com. Beyond Balance is part of the Cornerstone Speaker Series, sponsored by The Nassau Foundation. In this talk, […]
Choosing to live in a house or apartment means choosing a specific neighborhood and, in fact, a quality of life. For both poor and wealthy residents, the meaning of this choice offers a context for understanding the place of affordable housing in New Jersey and the bill A-4/S-50 signed into law by Gov. Murphy on […]
The Fund for Women and Girls at the Princeton Area Community Foundation awarded more than $200,000 in grants to six nonprofits that work to help single mothers, families with young children, abuse survivors and high school students. “I would love it if we didn’t need to continue this work — if our work was done. […]
The 49th Trenton Computer Festival takes place at The College of New Jersey in Ewing on Saturday March 29, 2025. The event takes place in-person; talks will also be livestreamed. This year’s theme is “Fun With Technology.” The organizers seek talks (45-50 minutes) and tutorials/workshops (100 minutes) related to the festival’s theme, or any form […]
The NJ Department of State’s New Jersey Business Action Center (NJBAC), with designation and support from the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJ-CRC), has developed the Cannabis Training Academy (CTA). This no-cost, online cannabis educational platform aids and educates current and aspiring cannabis business owners as they navigate the process of establishing a licensed and […]
Mercer County Executive Dan Benson and the Board of County Commissioners have announced the extension of their partnership with the UCEDC on the 0% Interest Loan Program for small businesses in Mercer County. The extension will keep the program going through most of next year, with a new application deadline of September 30, 2025, while […]