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Mercer County Seeks Nominations for 2025 Woman of Achievement Awards
Mercer County Executive Dan Benson and the Mercer County Commission on the Status of Women are seeking nominations for the 2025 Woman of Achievement and Young Woman of Achievement awards.
11/20/2024 10:00 AM
County Executive Benson, Board of Commissioners, Establish new Mercer County Office of Food Security
Last week, Mercer County Executive Dan Benson signed an ordinance passed by the Mercer County Board of Commissioners establishing a new Mercer County Office of Food Security.
11/19/2024 12:00 PM
Mercer County Announces Hightstown Grant Awardees
Mercer County announced the first two recipients of a special grant for small businesses and non-profits in Hightstown Borough.
11/04/2024 3:44 PM
Rep. Watson Coleman & County Executive Benson Celebrate $47 Million Federal Grant for Mercer to Replace Lincoln Avenue Bridge in Trenton
Today, Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) held a press conference alongside Mercer County Executive Dan Benson and Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora to celebrate a $47 million federal grant award to replace the Lincoln Avenue Bridge in Trenton.
11/01/2024 7:06 PM
Transportation and Technology at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the MCLS
Many people in our community do not know the public transportation system well enough to feel comfortable using it
10/24/2024 11:02 AM
Mercer Announces Extension of Zero-Interest Rate Loans to Businesses Through Continued Partnership with UCEDC
Mercer County Executive Dan Benson and the Board of County Commissioners announced the extension of their partnership with the UCEDC on the 0% Interest Loan Program for small businesses in Mercer County.
10/23/2024 4:28 PM
Know Your Rights Program at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the MCLS
The New Jersey Division on Civil Rights (DCR) will provide an overview of the Law Against Discrimination and two other anti-discrimination laws.
10/23/2024 8:00 AM
Mercer County Executive Benson Unveils Mercer-At-Play For All
Mercer-At-Play For All expands recreation funding for accessible playgrounds, senior recreation upgrades, and after school sports mentor programs.
10/21/2024 9:50 AM
Congresswoman Sherrill Visits Mercer to Announce Action to Reduce Grocery Prices in NJ
County Executive Benson joined Congresswoman Mike Sherrill as she introduced the REDUCE Food Prices Act, which will expand competition in the supermarket and grocery industries while lowering costs for New Jersey families.
10/17/2024 9:23 AM
Disney On Ice Presents Frozen & Encanto at the CURE Insurance Arena
Embrace the Magic of Family in an All-New Adventure that Will Spark Your Imagination!
10/16/2024 3:44 PM
Winners to be Recognized at Reception for the 2024 Mercer County Library System Amateur Photo Contest
Mercer County Library System (MCLS) will showcase over 100 photographs submitted by Mercer County residents for the 2024 Amateur Photography Contest at a reception at the Hickory Corner Branch on Tuesday, October 15 at 7:00 pm.
10/15/2024 9:29 AM
Mercer County Executive Benson Breaks Ground on New Trenton-Mercer Airport Firehouse
On Wednesday, County Executive Dan Benson joined Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman, leaders from organized labor, and elected leaders from across Mercer County to break ground on Trenton-Mercer Airport’s long-awaited Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting facility.
10/10/2024 10:00 PM
Celebrating 25 Years of Entertainment: A Look Back and Ahead at the CURE Insurance Arena
As the CURE Insurance Arena marks its 25th year, it stands as a beacon of entertainment in Trenton, NJ, serving as both a cultural hub and a source of community pride.
10/07/2024
Tulpehaking Nature Center to Celebrate 10 Years of Service to the Community
On October 12th the Tulpehaking Nature Center will host a birthday party to celebrate ten years of service to Mercer County residents. The party will be held on Saturday October 12th, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM, at the Tulpehaking Nature Center, 157 Westcott Ave, Hamilton NJ 08610.
10/03/2024
Mercer County Executive Benson Signs Ordinance Establishing LGBTQIA+ Office
Last week Mercer County Executive Dan Benson signed an ordinance passed by the Mercer County Board of Commissioners, which establishes a new Mercer County Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs.
10/01/2024
Mercer County Commissioners Approve Creation of LGBTQIA+ Affairs Office
On Monday, September 23rd, the Mercer County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved an ordinance to establish the Office for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, Intersex, Asexual (LGBTQIA+) Affairs.
09/27/2024 11:46 AM
New Jersey’s Senior Artists to Showcase Excellence at 58th Annual NJ Senior Citizen Art Show
The 2024 New Jersey Senior Citizen Art Show opens on Saturday, October 5 at Meadow Lakes Senior Living and will remain open to the public through October 30. This is the 58th annual State Senior Citizen Art Show, and features more than 250 works of art by artists from across New Jersey.
09/20/2024 2:30 PM
Mercer County Library System – Hopewell Branch to Host Hopewell Valley 9/11 Steel
The Hopewell Branch of the Mercer County Library System is honored to host Hopewell Valley’s steel recovered from the World Trade Center following the 9/11 attacks.
09/05/2024
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live is Coming to CURE Insurance Arena in Trenton NJ with New Theme: Glow-N-Fire
A new show from Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live will be coming to Trenton's CURE Insurance Arena from January 24th - January 26th, 2025.
09/05/2024
Arm In Arm Mobile Food Pantry at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the MCLS
Are you experiencing food insecurity? Arm In Arm's mobile food pantry will be at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch on Monday afternoons in September from 2:00 – 4:00 pm. No registration is required.
08/27/2024 12:00 PM