Artworks Trenton hosts the upcoming exhibition, “Clifford Ward: I’ll Make Me a World, Prologue,” from Saturday, February 1, through April 12. The exhibit features selected works by artist Clifford Ward, known for his innovative explorations of African Diaspora mythology and cultures, and will open with a reception on February 1 from 6 to 9 p.m. […]
The Princeton Area Community Foundation has awarded $2.4 million in Community Impact Grants to more than 50 local nonprofits working to address community needs, including education and workforce development, food security homelessness, and mental health. “We are grateful to our nonprofit partners for their tireless commitment to the region’s neighbors and communities,” said Nelida Valentin, […]
Building on the success of recent creative initiatives like the Trenton Pop Up Market and the Art of Matloc Art Show Fundraiser, Isles, in partnership with Much Better Studios hosts the Trenton Creatives Networking Brunch on Saturday, February 1, from noon to 4 p.m. at 125 South Warren Street in Trenton. This event will highlight […]
In the urbanized core around Trenton, the Mercer County Planning Department is working with traffic officials from five agencies to plan for future traffic signal equipment and operations. Among the answers sought from this collaboration are whether coordinating corridors can reduce idling and congestion; if automated vehicles can work safely; and if traffic signals can […]
Call for Volunteers Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Middlesex County is seeking volunteers willing to become trained to advocate for children in foster care. CASA’s most urgent need at this time is for Spanish-speaking bilingual advocates. Several Spanish-speaking children are currently waiting for an advocate, and more may be in need of support in […]
The following stories were originally published in the January 29, 2025, issue of U.S. 1 Newspaper. Cover Stories A Biologist’s Life of Science, Adventure, and Curiosity Between the Lines Opportunities in Service and the Arts Life in the Fast Lane PACF Awards $2.4 Million in Impact Grants Preview of the Arts Stories At Starving Artist […]
Much change is afoot at Rutgers University’s Zimmerli Museum in New Brunswick, where the new year is starting with a new chief curator as well as five new exhibits opening in the coming weeks. Jeremiah William McCarthy was named chief curator, effective January 6. In this role, McCarthy oversees the museum’s curatorial department and assumes […]
Just as in the theater, it’s the production and not the play that matters more; with a story, it’s the presentation, not the tale, that counts most when you’re performing it. Robert Montano found success as a Broadway dancer. The minute he appeared on the George Street Playhouse stage to begin his solo play, “Small,” […]
“This Side of Paradise,” “Leaves of Grass,” and … “Looking for America on the New Jersey Turnpike”? The book by Rutgers American studies professors Michael Rockland and Angus Gillespie was originally released in 1989 and updated and republished in 2024. It’s an easy read, a short book, around 200 pages. From the get-go, readers are […]
The best way to build community is to meet people, and for the first time since 2020 leaders in the nonprofit space will be doing so in person at the annual Princeton Community Works conference. The annual gathering for those working as staff, board members, or volunteers in the nonprofit world takes place Monday, January […]