Tag: Pennington
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Stand in Solidarity plans another rally for June 27
Stand in Solidarity for #BlackLivesMatter will hold another rally from 1-3 p.m. June 27 at the intersection of West Delaware Avenue and Route 31 in Pennington. The socially distant protest in solidarity will join Black community members. RSVP at eventbrite.com.
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Pennington School holds virtual graduation for 45 middle school students
The Pennington School held virtual graduation ceremonies on June 11 for 45 students completing studies in its middle school. Headmaster William S. Hawkey presented opening remarks. After an invocation from Chaplain David Hallgren, Head of Middle School Chrissie Knight presented her message to the graduates and their families. Polaris Hayes of Robbinsville gave the First…
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Hopewell Valley residents rally for police accountability
Residents throughout Hopewell Valley protested for police accountability as they gathered in front of the Hopewell Township municipal building and police department. The Hopewell Township Rally for Police Accountability took place in the parking lot of the building on June 13. The rally was a continuation of social justice protests that have spread across New…
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Total deaths from COVID-19 in Mercer County surpasses 500; majority were long-term care facility residents
The number of Mercer County residents who have tested positive for COVID-19 has reached 7,245 residents, including 510 residents who have died of COVID-19 complications, the New Jersey Department of Health announced June 10. Included in the 510 deaths are 326 residents in 24 long-term care facilities in Mercer County who have succumbed to COVID-19…
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Stony Brook Elementary student is Mercer County winner of wildlife contest
The nonprofit Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey is celebrating the winners of the 18th annual Species on the Edge Art & Essay Contest with an online art show throughout June. The statewide educational contest is open to all fifth graders and inspires students to explore wildlife and biology by writing a well-researched essay and…
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Pennington Farmers Market opens on June 6 for 12th season
The Pennington Farmers Market (PFM) will begin its 12th season on June 6. Open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through late November, Pennington Farmers Market attracts hundreds of visitors each week, who come to purchase local produce and support local businesses. The foundation of the market is formed by neighborhood farms –…
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High school students help local businesses in Hopewell Valley
Hopewell Valley Central High School (HVCHS) students are coming to the financial aid of local businesses in the valley, as the coronavirus pandemic’s economic toll continues. Through selling custom T-shirts HVCHS’s Class of 2022 has raised $9,580 to support businesses in Pennington, Hopewell Township and Hopewell Borough, according to HVCHS teacher Elizabeth Dykty, who is…
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Toll Gate school teachers support students during ‘Teacher Pop-up’
When the effects of the coronavirus pandemic started to take shape, teachers found themselves physically separated from their students and the daily encounters of school day life. Toll Gate Grammar School teachers decided that on May 21 a renewed connection to the students was needed with a good ol’ “Teacher Pop-up.” While maintaining social distancing,…
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Hopewell Valley school board adopts $92.3 million budget for 2020-21
Hopewell Valley Regional School District Board of Education members have adopted a $92.3 million budget to fund the operation of the school district during the 2020-21 school year. Board President Deborah Linthorst, Vice President Adam Sawicki and board members Jessica Grillo, Alyce Murray, Debra O’Reilly, John Mason, Sarah Tracy, Jenny Long and William Herbert voted…
