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Commissioners adopt budget that ‘works for all our residents’
Mercer County Commissioners adopted a $420 million county budget that funds county operations and decreases the tax rate for 2025. It was a unanimous vote on May 22. The budget was first introduced in April. “When I took office in 2024, I knew the problems Mercer County faced were not going to be fixed in […]
Marchesano goes distance for Raiders
It wasn’t that the stars were aligned. More like the angry clouds were aligned. And it couldn’t have worked out any better for Jake Marchesano and his team. Marchesano was a dominant pitcher for the Archbishop Ryan High School baseball team, and he came into the season as a perfect 1-2 punch with fellow senior Dave […]
Older Adult Oncology Program focuses on unique needs of those 65 plus
By Ramy Sedhom, MD There is no one-size-fits-all approach for treating cancer. This is especially true for older adults, who typically face different challenges than younger adults during cancer care. At Penn Medicine Princeton Cancer Center, the Older Adult Oncology Program provides personalized cancer treatment, navigation, and supportive services to better meet the specialized needs […]
Food and more at VegFest
The South Street Headhouse District will once again host Philly VegFest, bringing music, food and the vegan experience to South Philly. Now in its fifth installment, Philly VegFest 2025 will celebrate all things plant-based living with a free day of family-friendly activities on June 14 at Bainbridge Green that goes well beyond the food. “For […]
The bold vision that saved the Palisades and inspired a movement
by Alison Mitchell, Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation This year, we celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Palisades Interstate Park Commission – a pioneering model of environmental preservation. Long before conservation was a part of public consciousness, a group of determined citizens banded together to stop the destruction of the Palisades cliffs along the Hudson River. Their efforts saved an iconic […]

Free doughnuts June 6 at The Bakery
A beloved South Philly doughnut shop will celebrate its anniversary with giveaways and special deals on June 6. Simply named “The Bakery,” the charming neighborhood cafe at 2300 S. 3rd St. in the Whitman neighborhood will give away free doughnuts to its first 50 customers on June 6 starting at 7 a.m., followed by $1 […]
Memorial Day weekend in Hillsborough
Each year, the Hillsborough community comes together to honor the service and sacrifice of Hillsborough veterans and Active Duty personnel during the Annual Salute to Military Service Breakfast, Memorial Day Parade, and Garden of Honor Commemoration Program. The breakfast was held on May 24 followed by a parade. The Garden of Honor ceremony immediately followed the […]
‘Memorial Day is about the freedom’
Along Nassau Street residents, visitors and families celebrated with gratitude in remembering the fallen military service members of America’s armed forces during the Spirit of Princeton Memorial Day Parade. American flags waved from people lined up on both sidewalks of Nassau Street as the parade marched for one mile to where it ended at Monument […]
Hopewell Township adopts municipal budget
The Hopewell Township Committee unanimously voted to adopt a $30.3 million municipal budget that includes no tax increase for property owners in 2025. The township’s $30.3 million municipal budget, which funds municipal operations for 2025 and contains a slight tax rate decrease, was adopted by the governing body at its May 19 meeting. Officials had […]
Pennypack Music Festival
The Pennypack Music Festival will take place on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at Cannstatter’s, 9130 Academy Road. The schedule is June 4 (Black Dog, tribute to Led Zeppelin), June 11 (Pure Petty, tribute to Tom Petty), June 18 (The Land of Ozz, tribute to Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath), June 25 (Romeo Delight, tribute to […]