State Grants Aid Projects in Princeton and Trenton The administration of Governor Phil Murphy has announced $2 million in grants through the new Mobility and Transportation Innovation Pilot Program (MATIP) to fund two innovative projects serving Mercer County communities. Mercer County will receive a $1.9 million grant to expand its GoTrenton! service, and the municipality […]
The Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for its annual Legacy of Leadership Awards, honoring individuals and organizations for specific contributions to the business community. A dinner celebrating the recipients will be held on December 5. The four award categories are Business Leader of the Year; Community Leader of the Year; Innovator […]
Mercer County Sheriff Jack Kemler has issued a warning to area residents regarding telephone scammers posing as Mercer County Sheriff’s Officers. Over the past several days, the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office has received numerous complaints from the public regarding jury duty-related scam calls. The caller claims the resident had failed to appear for jury duty […]
The following stories were originally published in the July 3, 2024, issue of U.S. 1 Newspaper. Cover Stories Exploring Monuments and Materials at GFS in ‘Slow Motion’ Between the Lines Sheriff Warns of Telephone Jury Duty Scam Survival Guide Chamber Seeks ‘Legacy of Leadership’ Nominations Preview of the Arts Stories Area Creatives Find Their JAM […]
Comparing life expectancies of Princeton and Trenton residents, Kemi Alli, chief executive of the Medina Health Center expected to open this summer at 828 North Olden Avenue in Trenton, says, “If you’re wealthy and live in Princeton, you’re expected to live 10 years longer.” The statistics are against Trenton; according to DataUSA’s 2022 socioeconomic data, […]
The region is gearing up for the Independence Day holiday on July 4 with fireworks, family fun, and historical happenings. Fireworks & Fun Montgomery Township Montgomery Township hosts its annual fireworks display on Thursday, June 27, at Montgomery High School, located at 1016 Route 601, Montgomery. There will be vendors, music, games, and children’s activities […]
The Trenton Trails subcommittee of the Mercer County Action Team, under the sponsorship of the Trenton Green Team, has launched a community engagement program featuring a variety of walks in the capital city. The walks, open to all, are set to take place four or five times per month through October. The goal is to […]
Artworks Trenton is accepting submissions for several upcoming art exhibits. “Sequential,” a juried art show celebrating visual storytelling, is set to be on view from October 22 through November 23. “Sequential” is an open call for comic book-themed and narrative-based artwork. Artists are encouraged to submit up to three works of original art. “Sequential” seeks […]
Editor’s note: This edition of the weekly “State We’re In” column from the New Jersey Conservation Foundation was written by co-executive director Jay Watson. People all over this state we’re in look forward to the early days of July. From sand sculpting contests at the shore to Independence Day fireworks high over the Hudson and […]
As hurricane season begins in the Atlantic, Department of Banking and Insurance Acting Commissioner Justin Zimmerman encourages New Jersey residents to begin preparing for hurricanes and other storm activity by reviewing their insurance policies and making plans to protect their family and property. Hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30. Hurricane and tropical […]