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Mercer County Asks Residents to Fill Out Community Health Survey Before Deadline
Mercer County Executive Dan Benson asked county residents to fill out the Greater Mercer Public Health Partnership’s Community Health and Wellness Survey. The survey will be open through Sunday, June 30.
06/27/2024
Mercer County 4-H Encourages The Public to Exhibit at the 105th 4-H FAIR
Mercer County Executive Dan Benson and Mercer County 4H invite residents to showcase their creative talents and skills at this year’s Mercer County 4-H Fair!
06/26/2024
County Executive Benson Celebrates Opening of New Taxiway at Trenton-Mercer Airport
Today Mercer County Executive Dan Benson and elected officials from Mercer County held a ribbon cutting to mark the opening of the recently completed Parallel Taxiway Delta at Trenton-Mercer Airport
06/25/2024
Pete Davidson to Headline at Patriots Theater at the War Memorial on August 18th, 2024
Get ready for an evening of uproarious comedy as Pete Davidson, the multi-talented stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and producer, takes the stage at the historic Patriots Theatre at the War Memorial on August 18th.
06/21/2024
Mercer County Cooling Centers Open to the Public During Heatwave
As New Jersey experiences a major heatwave, cooling sites throughout Mercer County offer an opportunity for residents to cool off.
06/18/2024 3:50 PM
Commissioners Announce Scholarship Winners
Trenton – The Mercer County Board of County Commissioners has announced the Commissioners’ Mercer County Community College Scholarship recipients.
06/04/2024 11:56 AM
Public Notice: Upcoming DOD Exercise at Trenton-Mercer Airport
A routine military training will b conducted at the Trenton-Mercer Airport from June 3rd through June 14th
05/24/2024
Nature Center Exhibit Features Trenton Youth’s “Super” Artwork
On May 17th at 6 PM, the Tulpehaking Nature Center will host a Reception and Exhibit Opening for students’ artwork.
05/16/2024
Mercer County to Host Procurement Event for Local Businesses
Mercer County will host a purchasing event for businesses on May 23rd from 8 AM -11 AM at the Boathouse at Mercer Lake, 334 South Post Road, West Windsor.
05/13/2024 3:30 PM
County Executive Benson Presents 2024 Budget to Board of Commissioners
At a meeting of the Board of Commissioners, Mercer County Executive Dan Benson presented his administration’s first budget.
05/13/2024 9:00 AM
Camp Out Offers a Special Glimpse of Rosedale Park at Night
The campfire will be crackling, children laughing, and stars visible in the night sky during the Mercer County Park Commission’s Come Out and Play Camp Out scheduled for Saturday, June 1 to Sunday, June 2.
05/06/2024 8:00 AM
Mercer County Bike Drive Collects over 150 Bicycles for Boys & Girls Club
On April 13, Mercer County’s Park Commission and Planning Department hosted their fourth annual Bike Drive for the benefit of the Mercer County Bike Exchange (BEX) and Boys & Girls Club (BGC). Over 150 bikes were contributed by donors from all over the county.
05/02/2024 2:00 PM
Mercer County Receives Competitive Grant of $475,000 to Fund Youth Summer Jobs Program
Mercer County has received a competitively awarded grant from the NJ Department of Labor to provide summer employment and job readiness skill development to County youth, ages 16 – 24.
05/01/2024 4:00 PM
Mercer County Culture & Heritage Now Accepting Art and History Grant Applications Through New Online Portal
Mercer County and the Mercer County Cultural and Heritage Commission (MCC&HC) are accepting applications for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25)’s Local Arts Programs (LAP) Grant Program and History Re-Grant Program.
04/30/2024 11:00 AM
Former Hamilton Fire Chief Richard Kraemer Named Mercer County OEM Director
Mercer County Executive Dan Benson announced Chief Richard Kraemer as the new Mercer County Office of Emergency Management Coordinator.
04/29/2024
Congresswoman Watson Coleman, County Executive Benson Unveil 4.1 Million Grant Award for Trenton-Mercer Airport Taxiway
Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman has secured Trenton-Mercer Airport a $4.1 million allocation in Congress’s most recent appropriations bill.
04/25/2024 4:00 PM
Adventure Awaits: Sail aboard the A.J. Meerwald
New Jersey’s Official Tall Ship, oyster schooner A.J. Meerwald is coming to South Riverwalk Park in Trenton, on Saturday, May 11th 2024!
04/25/2024
Mercer Master Gardeners to Hold Plant Expo and Garden Market
Garden blooms galore at the Rutgers Master Gardeners of Mercer County annual Spring Plant Expo and Garden Market on Saturday May 4th, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
04/19/2024 3:30 PM
Philadelphia Soul To Play Home Games at CURE Insurance Arena During AFL’s 2024 Season
The Philadelphia Soul announced plans to play its home games at the CURE Insurance Arena in Trenton, New Jersey during the Arena Football League’s (AFL) 2024 season.
04/17/2024
Applications Now Open for Mercer County Student Internship Program
Applications are now open for the 2024 Mercer County Student Internship Program.
04/13/2024 10:00 AM