The City of Trenton has been awarded a grant from the Urban Investment Fund (UIF) Grant Program, Mayor W. Reed Gusciora announced on June 6. The $7 million award, part of a program operated by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA), will support the rehabilitation of two historically significant buildings along South Broad Street […]
The City of Trenton celebrates its winning of the national Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) Culture of Health Prize, on Wednesday, June 18, at Trenton City Hall. Culture of Health Prize: A Trenton Celebration, will be held in the City Hall’s Atrium from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and includes comments from local leaders and […]
Calls for Film Lovers & Filmmakers The Trenton Film Society is looking for new board members; the ideal candidates are film lovers who also love the city of Trenton. Experience in web design, social media management, technology, or film editing are also a positive. If interested, email trentonfilms@gmail.com with the subject line “Board Member Interest.” […]
Carnivals and state fairs are beloved summer traditions. There’s no better place for the whole family to enjoy rides, food, music and fun than at 2025 L.E.A.D. FEST events. Bigger and better than ever, this year’s events include carnivals and a 10-day State Fair taking place from June 27 to July 6 at Mercer County […]
Robert Thompson can be forgiven for being a little stressed out. By his reckoning, the self-described “Gamemaster-Storyteller-Nerd” has been working 18-hour days for the past year between his construction business and running Titusville Tabletop Games, described on the business’ website as “A friendly, local game store featuring a cozy play space, a curated games library, […]
It’s said that good things come in threes. If so, it bodes well for composer Tim Keyes, whose new work, “The Pool,” completes a triptych of sacred oratorios inspired by episodes from the Gospel of John. With the work’s first performance at Princeton University’s Richardson Auditorium on Saturday, June 14, at 8 p.m., the group […]
If “I’m too old for (fill in the blank)” is your go-to excuse, it’s time to change your mindset on aging. Leading the charge on breaking the age barrier is the Center for Modern Aging Princeton (CMAP), which hosts its inaugural symposium on Thursday, June 12. “Living Longer Lives: Overcoming Our Fears of Growing Old” […]
The Children’s Home Society of New Jersey (CHSofNJ), a Trenton-based nonprofit dedicated to strengthening families and promoting children’s health, safety, and well-being, has appointed Duncan Harrison Jr. as its new chief advancement officer. Harrison most recently served as the assistant director of regional affairs at Princeton University. “I am honored to join CHSofNJ at such […]
Lawrence Township and the nonprofit Lawrence Hopewell Trail Corporation have announced the opening of a new segment of the Lawrence Hopewell Trail. The completion of this almost half-mile section, which winds through scenic wetland habitat, marks a significant milestone in the creation of one of New Jersey’s premier multi-use trails, said a LHTC press release. […]
Grounds For Sculpture and Johnson Atelier will officially operate as a single entity, creating a center for contemporary sculpture production, conservation, and exhibition. The merger, which was announced by the Hamilton Township-based organizations on May 26, unites Grounds For Sculpture with Johnson Atelier’s state-of-the-art fabrication and finishing facilities. This includes its seven-acre Meadow, the physical […]