Today, roughly 40,000 people across our area are waking up hungry. We are living through a time of great uncertainty. Families are grappling with rising costs, stagnant wages and an escalating housing crisis. No matter who you are, chances are you’ve felt the pinch in some way. Across the Trenton area, more than a quarter […]
Friends of Hopewell Valley Open Space (FoHVOS) will hold its first Community Conservation Conference — an event for homeowners and the public — on April 18, 2026, with a keynote address by Dr. Doug Tallamy, author of “Nature’s Best Hope: A New Approach to Conservation that Starts in Your Yard.” A distinguished professor at the […]
For many families in the Mercer County area, filing a tax return is more than just paperwork, it is a turning point. It can mean the difference between falling behind and moving forward. At United Way of Greater Mercer County (UWGMC), fostering economic mobility is at the heart of everything they do, and one of […]
Volunteers Welcome Organizations like Meals on Wheels of Mercer County (MOWMC) run on volunteers — especially now, during the busiest time of year. This important community organization has experienced exponential growth these past few months with 103 new participants since September. In the past 12 months, MOWMC served over 117,000 meals — all delivered by […]
The Princeton Symphony Orchestra (PSO) presents members of the orchestra in a special Holiday Brass concert at Trinity Church on Thursday, December 4, at 7 p.m. The performance includes traditional holiday selections arranged for brass quintet with popular tunes by Vince Guaraldi, Leroy Anderson, and more. The church’s setting provides the perfect backdrop for this […]
The new year has a way of making us reflect. We look at the version of ourselves from last year and imagine who we want to become next. For many, that vision includes moving more, feeling stronger, and finally committing to a workout routine that feels sustainable instead of stressful. This is where Pulse and […]
Morven Museum & Garden’s annual transformation into a winter wonderland of festive holiday displays celebrates its 20th anniversary this winter! Each year, community partners create lavish, thoughtfully decorated trees and mantels for Festival of Trees, filling the museum galleries with light and cheer. At the end of your visit, vote for your favorites among the […]
Come celebrate with us at 4 p.m. on Saturday, December 13, as VOICES CHORALE NJ presents “The Gift of Being Together” at Trinity Church in Princeton. This year’s annual winter concert features the regional premiere of “A Garland for Christmas” by contemporary British composer John Whittaker, a joyful work that embraces the warmth, feasting, and […]
As the winter months approach, our immune system faces extra challenges from the common cold and covid to the flu and other respiratory infections. Join McCaffrey’s Food Market’s Registered Dietitian, Jill Kwasny, for a fun, informative and free nutrition event: Boost Your Immune System. Developing a strong immune system is a process and does not […]
How we assess cardiovascular risk and how we treat cholesterol has changed. For decades, standard cholesterol panels and statin prescriptions formed the backbone of prevention. Today, advanced tools provide a far more detailed and personalized picture of risk – and a broader set of solutions. Beyond LDL cholesterol, tests such as coronary artery calcium scoring […]