Commentary

Time to Turn Over a New Leaf

This edition of the New Jersey Conservation Foundation’s State We’re In column was written by executive director Alison Mitchell. Ah, spring — and not a moment too soon. Gardeners major and minor are collectively dusting off their gardening gloves, pulling out rakes and clippers, and starting to dig! From potted plants on balconies to community […]

National Volunteer Month: SCORE Gives Back and Makes a Difference

During National Volunteer Month this April, SCORE Princeton is celebrating the contributions of its volunteers, who provided free mentoring and guidance to hundreds of aspiring and current small business owners throughout the past year. In fiscal year 2024, SCORE Princeton volunteers held 1,757 mentoring sessions with 853 entrepreneurs, helping them start and grow businesses, reach […]

Community Notes

Artworks Introduces Phase 1 of Trenton Artwalk Project Artworks Trenton, the city’s non-profit visual art center, has unveiled an ambitious project to reshape the urban landscape and redefine pedestrian experiences in Trenton, New Jersey. In collaboration with a dedicated coalition of non-profit organizations and local and state government partners, Artworks is excited to announce Phase […]

The ‘Vinyl Resurgence’ as a ‘Reality Resurgence’ at PREX

On Saturday, April 12, Princeton Record Exchange will be rocking the 15th annual National Record Store Day. Record Store Day (RSD) serves as a vibrant celebration of the culture surrounding independently owned record stores. With each passing year, its popularity continues to soar. On this special day, hundreds of limited-edition titles are exclusively available at […]

Calls for Art

Mercer County Senior Citizen Art Show Mercer County Executive Dan Benson invites seniors throughout Mercer County to submit artwork to the 2025 Mercer County Senior Citizen Art Show, to be held this summer. A joint project of the county’s Division of Culture and Heritage and its Office on Aging, the show is open to all […]

Opportunities from the YWCA and Mercer County

Join YWCA Princeton for Steps 4 Equity YWCA Princeton invites the community to join Steps 4 Equity, a month-long initiative designed to engage, educate, and empower individuals to take action for racial justice. “As we launch this initiative alongside our annual Stand Against Racism, I invite you to join us in creating lasting change,” said […]

Opportunities: For Good Causes & Good Artists

Garage Sale for a Good Cause ArtSpace, a program of Lawrence-based nonprofit HomeFront, hosts a garage sale at HomeFront’s Family Campus, located at 101 Celia Way in Ewing, on Saturday, March 29, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Art lovers, artists, thrifters, and treasure hunters are invited to shop for original artwork, printing equipment, industrial […]

Letter to the Editor: Protect the Sourland Mountain Before It’s Too Late

The Sourland Mountain Region is at a crossroads. This ecologically vital and culturally rich landscape is under serious threat — from rampant overdevelopment and the devastating loss of more than a million trees to the unchecked overpopulation of white-tailed deer, which is preventing forest regeneration. If we do not act now, we risk losing this […]

Opportunities for Interns, Actors, Photographers, and More

Call for Interns The Friends for the Abbott Marshlands (FFAM) are sponsoring interns for the 2025 Jack Graham Summer Internship Program. Applications are being accepted through Friday, April 4. Students must be a minimum of 18 years old (by June 24), with a background in environmental stewardship or environmental studies. These summer internships are in […]

Community Opportunities

Morven Announces Spring Plant Sale Morven Museum & Garden has opened online ordering for its spring plant sale as part of Morven in May, an annual initiative that signifies the beginning of spring. The on-staff horticulturalists have curated the organization’s plant sale, which includes annuals, perennials, shrubs, and edible plants ready for spring planting. Online […]