As the new year approaches and, with it, a new presidential administration and shifting policy priorities, leaders in New Jersey are considering how to strengthen laws and services within the state. The public is invited to join the discussion at “State of Protection: Strengthening New Jersey’s Rights in Immigration, Healthcare, Environment, and Law,” a free […]
The painting on the cover, “Carroll’s Christmas Tree Farm on Christmas Eve,” is the latest from Princeton-area artist Robert Hummel. For the past 24 years, Hummel has made a name for himself as an artist painting scenes from Princeton and the surrounding area, including several of the infamous “War of the Worlds” martian landing at […]
Holding Auditions for Summer 2025 Princeton Ballet School, the Official School of American Repertory Ballet, is now holding auditions for the 2025 Advanced Summer Intensive on January 25, 2025 in Princeton, and February 1, 2025 in New Brunswick. Princeton Ballet School’s Advanced Summer Intensive is a 5-week program designed to nurture a dancer’s technical and […]
Creating Invaluable Connections and Enriching Lives Thirty years ago, our founder, Lisa Carmalt, identified a significant unmet need within the Trenton community. She observed that older adults wished to age in their homes, yet faced numerous barriers that rendered this goal difficult, if not impossible. Through her experiences, Lisa recognized the absence of familial or […]
Bringing Literature and Poetry to Underserved Communities People are stories. “We are honored to bring literature & poetry to underserved communities — light to darkness — and have been doing this successfully for over 50 years thanks to the generous support of the communities we serve,” Executive Director Debra Lampert-Rudman shared recently. “In fact, in […]
Spreading Holiday Cheer for More Than 40 Years A warm meal and a welcoming smile make a world of difference to our neighbors in need. During the winter months, it can be a challenge to help our most vulnerable find the shelter and basics they need to stay safe. However, no matter how bitter the […]
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 […]
Expanding Efforts to Serve the Latino Community United Way of Greater Mercer County (UWGMC) works to ensure families have the resources they need to get ahead. At the core of their mission is their commitment to equity. UWGMC has recently embarked on a new program to serve the Latino community. The United Way Greater Mercer […]
An Abiding Presence for Hamilton Residents There can be no greater comfort in a time of need than the support of local friends and neighbors. Mobile Meals of Hamilton Township, Inc. has been that local friend for 50 years. They offer hot, nutritious meals to township residents whose physical, mental, or social conditions require a […]
The following stories were originally published in the December 18, 2024, issue of U.S. 1 Newspaper. U.S. 1 takes its annual Christmas break next week and will not publish an issue on Wednesday, December 25. Regular weekly publication will resume on New Year’s Day, January 1, 2025. We wish all of our readers a joyful […]