Bordentown house tour opens doors to historic homes

Six private homes and six historic sites in Bordentown City will open their doors to visitors Saturday, Nov....

Ritenauer leads Capital Philharmonic into a new chapter

The Capital Philharmonic of New Jersey will launch its 2026-27 season on Saturday, Oct. 24, introducing the audience to not one, but two premieres: composer Vincent DiMura’s “Harmony Villa”...

Arts & Entertainment

Unearthing stories of slavery and freedom

By Sue Kozel As we age, sometimes we may reflect, “What could I have done differently?” For me, these questions drive my continuing research and writing....

Business

County funding keeps Route 130 Connection rolling

Mercer County has secured an additional $60,000 from NJ Transit to keep the Route 130 Connection bus service running into Middlesex County after federal...

Former Trenton Marriott moves closer to redevelopment

Trenton is moving closer to taking control of the long-vacant former Marriott hotel downtown, nearly two years after the state committed $4 million to...

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Simon’s Puddle

One Thursday morning just a month before school let out, Simon stood on the sidewalk staring down at the puddle in front of him....

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