Attracting pollinators will be focus of Park Commission program

Mercer County Naturalists will host their spring edition of the “Your Wild Yard” series Saturday, May 12, from 9 a.m. to noon.

04/30/2018 2:41 PM

Freeholders and County Executive Declare April Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month

On Thursday April 26 the Mercer County Board of Chosen Freeholders unanimously approved a resolution proclaiming April Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month in Mercer County.

04/27/2018 8:30 AM

FRIENDS, NATURE CENTER TO HOST RECEPTION FOR ‘EXPLORING THE ABBOTT MARSHLANDS’ EXHIBIT

Friends for the Abbott Marshlands and the Tulpehaking Nature Center will host a reception for the exhibit “Days out of Doors: Exploring the Abbott Marshlands” on Sunday, May 20, from 2 to 4 p.m. Refreshments and snacks will be provided.

04/20/2018 4:00 PM

County Executive Hughes reminds that April is County Government Month!

04/20/2018 3:08 PM

Greater Mercer Public Health Partnership Health Survey

The GMPHP is asking Mercer residents to participate in the annual healthy communities survey.

04/20/2018 1:02 PM

Mercer County Park to host ‘UNCORK Spring’ wine festival

The festival featuring some of New Jersey's best wineries, as well as food trucks and musical entertainment, will take place Saturday, April 28, and Sunday, April 29, from noon to 5 p.m.

04/18/2018 12:50 PM

Trenton-Mercer Airport to Host Airport Exploration for Children with Autism

Air travel can be an unpredictable experience for even the most seasoned traveler. For children, especially those with special needs, it can be overwhelming.

04/18/2018 11:42 AM

County Executive Hughes Announces Plan that Puts Local Trades Workers to Work

Hughes: It makes perfect sense to offer temporary assignments to Mercer County men and women in our local unions in order to supplement our existing workforce, while avoiding a permanent and unnecessary burden on taxpayers.

04/17/2018 4:49 PM

Rutgers Master Gardeners to hold Plant Expo and Garden Market

The sale will take place Saturday, May 5, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Mercer Educational Gardens, 431A Federal City Road, Hopewell Township. Rain or shine.

04/16/2018 12:35 PM

Early Mercer Reads Day marks 10th anniversary

Mercer County's 2018 Early Mercer Reads Day featured close to 60 volunteer readers from government, local agencies, business and the community at large who visited 28 child care centers throughout the County. More than 200 books were collected and distributed to the participating centers.

04/16/2018 11:46 AM

Freeholders Support Governor Murphy's Decision to File a Lawsuit Against the Federal Government

At last evening’s Formal meeting, the Freeholder Board passed a resolution supporting Governor Phil Murphy’s decision to join a lawsuit against the Federal Government to block the inclusion of a citizenship question on the next census.

04/13/2018 11:47 AM

Freeholders Recognize April as National Autism Awareness Month in Mercer County

On Thursday April 12, the Mercer County Board of Chosen Freeholders unanimously approved a resolution proclaiming April 2018 as National Autism Awareness Month in Mercer County.

04/13/2018 11:44 AM

When rehabilitated, County bridge will support historical truss

The truss is being restored as part of a Mercer County project to rehabilitate the Valley Road Bridge over Moore’s Creek, located between Pleasant Valley Road and Woodens Lane in Hopewell Township.

04/10/2018 5:11 PM

2018 National Crime Victims' Rights Week Resource Fair

04/10/2018 4:55 PM

Mercer County offers variety of summer camps for kids

From nature programs to farm and 4-H activities to athletics to the arts, Mercer County offers an array of summer camp opportunities for area youth.

04/09/2018 2:12 PM

Tulpehaking Nature Center plans monthly Scout days

Scout Days will be open to individual Scouts and groups. Cub Scout programs will be offered April 15, May 6 and June 2. Girl Scout programs will be offered April 29, May 19 and June 3.

04/04/2018 2:48 PM

Mercer County to introduce Hooked on Fishing, Not on Drugs

An information session on this state outdoor education program for youth will be held Thursday, April 19, from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. at the Tulpehaking Nature Center in Hamilton.

04/04/2018 1:53 PM

Nature center to host 'Discover the American Shad'

Traditional practices of fishing will come to life for one afternoon during “Discover the American Shad” on Saturday, April 14, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Tulpehaking Nature Center. Participants will be able to experience a key part of this region’s history through hands-on activities.

04/03/2018 4:33 PM

Repairs scheduled for Spruce Street in Ewing

Work begins on or about Monday, April 9

04/02/2018 4:08 PM

April is National County Government Month. Check out a few of the programs available around your county!

Mercer County has programs for citizens of all ages and interests, and I encourage our residents to take advantage of the services and events countywide in celebration of County Government Month." ~Brian M. Hughes

04/02/2018 2:59 PM