Trenton-based nonprofit Isles announced its new Trenton Creative Network Grant program during the Trenton Creatives Networking Brunch held on February 1. The program will award four grants of $2,500 each to support local artists and creative entrepreneurs in developing impactful community projects within Downtown Trenton’s Creek to Canal Creative District. The grants will fund initiatives […]
Call for Vendors Mercer County Executive Dan Benson announced that the 13th Annual Mercer County Cultural Festival & Food Truck Rally will be held on Saturday, June 7, at Mercer County Park in West Windsor. “Whether our families came to New Jersey in 1820 or in 2020, Mercer residents can trace their ancestry to every […]
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In the heart of Hamilton, Bare Lúx Studio is setting a new standard in the beauty and wellness industry. Owned and operated by two passionate female entrepreneurs, this luxury medical spa is more than just a destination for skincare—it’s a hub for empowerment, self-care, and confidence. Founded on the belief that beauty should feel as […]
The story of the Artful Deposit Gallery began in 1986 in a former bank building in Monmouth County, New Jersey. Gallerist CJ Mugavero has stayed true to her mission to present original fine artists with international, national, and regional acclaim, while assisting both seasoned and beginning patrons with their fine art collections. While understanding the […]
The first adaptive project that I can recall was in Jersey City in the 1980s, and it was a big one; the transformation of the 100+-year-old, 600,000-square-foot factory complex that housed the former Joseph Dixon Crucible Company, maker of the iconic yellow Dixon Ticonderoga #2 pencil, into 470 rental units (later re-cast as condominiums). Fast […]
Princeton University’s Liechtenstein Institute on Self-Determination presents the first U.S. screening of the acclaimed documentary film, “Between Silence and Sin,” directed by Princeton resident Diana Nicolae, on Thursday, February 20, at 5 p.m. The free event, which includes a post-screening Q&A with the filmmaker, takes place in Friend Center 101 on William Street. The film, […]
Kelsey Theatre, on the West Windsor Campus of Mercer County Community College, hosts a one-night only staged reading — complete with a nine-piece orchestra — of the new musical “It’s Never Too Late,” presented by Theater to Go on Thursday, February 20, at 7:30 p.m. Written by East Windsor resident Lou DiPietro with music by […]
Construction has begun on a multi-million dollar renovation project at Trenton Thunder Ballpark, home of the Trenton Thunder Baseball Team since 1994. The renovation promises significant improvements for both players and fans. The Thunder say that the project, slated for completion before the 2026 season, underscores Mercer County’s commitment to bringing affiliated minor league Baseball […]
Princeton-based Michael Graves Architecture has acquired Kollin Altomare Architects, a Los Angeles-based architecture and design firm known for its expertise in hospitality design. This acquisition is part of a continuing expansion for Michael Graves, which has included the addition of Maryland-based Waldon Studio Architects, New Jersey-based Jose Carballo Architectural Group, North Carolina-based Walter Robbs Callahan […]