The Lady and the Shallot opened in the Trenton Farmers Market in 2018 as something of a novelty: a vegan food stand at a time when there were almost no restaurants around that were committed to a completely plant-based menu. Owners Kate Wnek and Francesca Avitto spent seven years at the farmers market, building up […]
Small World Coffee’s Witherspoon Street café presents “Cats on Witherspoon,” the fourth solo exhibition by Princeton-based artist Minako Ota, known for her whimsical yet contemplative paintings of animals. The exhibit is on view from Wednesday, December 3, through Tuesday, January 6, with an opening reception taking place Friday, December 5, from 6 to 8 p.m. […]
The acclaimed Newman & Oltman Guitar Duo perform at The Dancing Elephant Art Gallery in New Hope, Pennsylvania on Saturday, December 6, at 7:30 p.m. Michael Newman and Laura Oltman perform “A Christmas Pastorale” featuring music by Bach, Handel, Mendelssohn, Pachelbel, Brahms, Corelli, Luther among others. In total, the duo performs 30 selections celebrating the […]
The Clarksville Road bridge in West Windsor remains closed for emergency repairs, with no confirmed timeline for reopening, according to local and state officials. The closure began November 2 after a routine inspection found severe corrosion on several structural elements of the bridge, which crosses over Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor rail line. The bridge, designated as […]
Foundation Academies has started construction on a new high school campus at 350 Grand Street, the site of a former factory in Trenton. Foundation Academies (FA) CEO Sheria McRae grew up in Trenton, graduated from Howard University, and returned to her hometown as an educator with her family. Foundation Academies’ expansion, she says, makes a […]
Isles Inc., the Trenton-based community development and environmental organization, has been awarded $358,191 through the New Jersey Economic Development Authority’s (NJEDA) Food Equity and Economic Development in New Jersey (FEED NJ) Pilot Program. The grant will enable Isles to significantly expand its network of raised bed vegetable and fruit gardens while launching innovative community engagement […]
Henry J. Austin Health Center (HJAHC) has been selected as one of 10 community health centers nationwide to receive funding from Direct Relief’s Fund for Health Equity, supported by Sanofi. The $200,000 grant, part of a $2 million investment through Sanofi’s “Breathe Easier” campaign, will help HJAHC expand prevention, education, and treatment programs focused on […]
Mercer County Executive Dan Benson and the Mercer County Commission on the Status of Women are seeking nominations for the 2026 Woman of Achievement and Young Woman of Achievement awards. The Woman of Achievement Award was established by the Commission to honor women in Mercer who volunteer their time to make Mercer County a better […]
Trenton Walks! and the Reconnecting Trenton’s Riverfront Campaign host an on-the-ground exploration of an inland option to redevelop downtown Trenton and reconnect people to the city’s riverfront on Saturday, December 6. The roughly 2.5-mile walk leaves from Coopers Riverview, 50 Riverview Plaza, at 10 a.m. and concludes around noon. The realignment of Route 29, which […]
Audition ActorsNET seeks 14 vibrant performers for “Calendar Girls” by Tim Firth, a heartwarming comedy that charms the soul and inspires smiles. Bring your energy, charm, and sense of fun for a chance to bring to life a story of friendship, laughter, and just a touch of cheeky mischief. Auditions will be held on Saturday, […]