Tag: Trenton
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Murphy announces $25 million in funding for restoration of Revolutionary War sites across New Jersey
Four Revolutionary War sites in Mercer County will receive federal funding through the state’s budget for restoration and preservation efforts in preparation for America’s 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026. Gov. Phil Murphy joined by legislative, state, county and municipal officials at Washington Crossing State Park in Hopewell Township announced on Nov. 29 that $25…
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NJDEP steps in to oversee operations of Trenton Water Works
With growing concerns over compliance and operation failures, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has intervened in the oversight and operations of Trenton Water Works. Gov. Phil Murphy had announced the decision on Oct. 12. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) will work with the Trenton through an initiative out of the…
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Trenton Water Works Director: Drinking water is safe despite officials call for takeover
Officials from across Mercer County have called on the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s direct oversight of Trenton Water Works after what officials are calling “years of failure to comply with safe drinking water obligations.” The call follows a letter sent by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) to Trenton Water Works…
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Professional Box Lacrosse League selects CURE Insurance Arena as venue for new team
CURE Insurance Arena will become the home of a new Professional Box Lacrosse Association team as the newly established league launches its inaugural season come December. The arena in Trenton is one of eight current locations on the East Coast that will host a Professional Box Lacrosse Association (PBLA) team. The PBLA is conducting a…
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Mercer County scavenger hunt brings attention to Sexual Assault Awareness Month
In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) in April, the Womanspace Education and Community Outreach Committee is planning a Turn the Town Teal Scavenger Hunt to spread awareness throughout the county. With the support of local businesses, Hightstown, Lawrence, Trenton, Ewing and Hamilton, and Rider University, are participating in this campaign. “This year for…
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Capital Health acquires St. Francis Medical Center, promising to increase care to the Trenton area
Capital Health and St. Francis Medical Center, a member of Trinity Health, have entered into a definitive agreement to move forward with Capital Health’s acquisition of St. Francis Medical Center. The addition of St. Francis Medical Center, located at 601 Hamilton Ave. in Trenton, to the Capital Health network of health care services will result…
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Schedule for the Ten Crucial Days commemorative events on Jan. 2
The Ten Crucial Days Commemorative and Memorial events taking place on Jan. 2 are occurring in Princeton, Lawrence and Trenton. The Ten Crucial Days in the Revolutionary War involved Gen. George Washington crossing the Delaware River and taking part in the Battle of Princeton. Events on Jan. 2 are: 10 a.m. – Reenactment and interpretation, Princeton…
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Press conference, events planned for Juneteenth celebration in Trenton
The African American Cultural Collaborative of Mercer County (AACCofMC), in partnership with Senator Shirley Turner, Assemblywoman Verlina Reynolds-Jackson, Assemblyman Anthony Verrelli, and Outdoor Equity Alliance, are planning an inaugural three-day, city-wide Juneteenth celebration. The Juneteenth celebration is scheduled for June 18-20 in Trenton. The presenting sponsors are Wells Fargo and St. Francis Medical Center, according…
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Joint Effort Safe Streets gathers local officials to discuss 2020 general election
With the general election just three months away, Mercer County officials gathered virtually to deliver remarks about the importance of the 2020 election. The event on Aug. 8 was part of week of programming organized by Joint Effort Princeton Witherspoon-Jackson Safe Streets. Joint Effort Safe Streets organizes an annual summer program that celebrates the history…