Executive Benson Announces ‘Mercer Path Forward’ Initiative

Mercer County is proud to announce a new initiative, Mercer Path Forward. This initiative underscores Mercer County Executive Dan Benson’s dedication to supporting the well-being of county residents who were previously incarcerated.

04/12/2024 12:30 PM

County Executive Benson Releases 100-Day Accomplishments

It has been 100 days since Mercer County Executive Dan Benson was sworn into office on January 1st of 2024.

04/10/2024 1:30 PM

Mercer County Selects Artworks to Install Community-Themed Public Mural on Cass Street

Mercer County and the Mercer County Division of Culture & Heritage (MCDC&H) announced that Artworks, the Trenton-based visual arts center, has been selected to design and install a public mural. The mural to-come, entitled “Breaking Barriers”, will visualize the power art has to connect a community.

04/08/2024 8:00 AM

Mercer County Announces Second Phase of Zero-Interest Rate Loans to Businesses Through a Partnership with the UCEDC

Mercer County Executive Dan Benson and the Board of County Commissioners are excited to announce that the County will partner for a second phase with UCEDC to establish a 0% Interest Loan Program for small businesses in Mercer County.

04/03/2024 10:30 AM

Mercer County Announces Tennis Hall of Fame Class of 2024 Awards Dinner

The Mercer County Park Commission is proud to announce the Mercer County Tennis Hall of Fame Class of 2024. This year’s honorees have made extraordinary achievements in the field of tennis and expanded the popularity of the sport.

04/02/2024 5:00 PM

Mercer County Human Services Wins Grant to Improve County Service Access for the Hearing Impaired

The Mercer County Office of Aging has been awarded the Open Communication Access grant from the State of New Jersey.

03/22/2024 1:00 PM

Mercer County Improvement Authority Announces Free Recycling Buckets Available Again

Today the Mercer County Improvement Authority announced that free recycling buckets are available again for Mercer County residents.

03/06/2024 1:26 PM

Food Trucks And Craft Vendors Are Invited To Apply For Mercer County's 12th Annual Cultural Festival & Food Truck Rally

In celebration of our diversity, Mercer County presents the 12th Annual Cultural Festival & Food Truck Rally Cultural Festival & Food Truck Rally on Saturday, June 8, at Mercer County Park in West Win

02/23/2024 2:00 PM

Benson Transition Report Released

On February 22, the Benson Transition Team released a report containing recommendations from their transition committees. “Building a better future demands bold action. We have developed a bold and comprehensive set of goals for our administration." said County Executive Dan Benson.

02/22/2024 4:00 PM

Cimino Unanimously Approved to Lead Commissioner Board in 2024

Commissioner John A. Cimino, was unanimously chosen to serve as board Chairman. 2024 will mark Cimino's 15th year as a Commissioner and his 3rd term as Board Chairman.

01/04/2024 10:26 AM

County of Mercer announces ‘Call for Artists’

Mercer County Cass Street Prison Mural Project RFQ is live!

11/15/2023 12:41 PM

Free Educational Forum for Mercer County Small Business Bond Program

Mercer County is encouraging small-business owners to attend an educational forum on Monday, Nov. 13, about the new Mercer County Small Business Investment Program.

10/26/2023 11:55 AM

MERCER COUNTY INVITES RESIDENTS TO DONATE HOLIDAY TOYS FOR AREA CHILDREN

10/25/2023 10:04 AM

Mercer County partners with SBDC for first International Trade Week

The Mercer County Office of Economic Development in collaboration with the N.J. Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at The College of New Jersey is excited to announce the first International Trade Week in Mercer County, Oct. 16-19.

10/12/2023 1:16 PM

Columbus Day: what's open and closed

Most Mercer County government offices and facilities, including all branches of the Mercer County Library System, will be closed Monday, Oct. 9, 2023, in observance of Columbus Day.

09/28/2023 2:28 PM

Home energy assistance available to eligible Mercer County residents

Mercer County's Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) allows individuals meeting various income qualifications to apply for bill payment assistance, energy crisis assistance and energy-related home repairs.

09/26/2023 12:31 PM

Mercer County seeking nominations for Woman of Achievement awards

Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes and the Mercer County Commission on the Status of Women are seeking nominations for the 2024 Woman of Achievement and Young Woman of Achievement awards. The deadline for nominations is Oct. 31.

09/11/2023 1:02 PM

Park Commission's deer management program begins Sept. 9

The Mercer County Park Commission will conduct deer management at Mercer County Park, Mercer Meadows and Baldpate Mountain beginning Saturday, Sept. 9. This program is a method for reducing the overabundant deer herd in the greater Mercer County region.

09/07/2023 10:57 AM

Free educational forum for Mercer County Small Business Bond Program

Mercer County is encouraging small-business owners to attend an educational forum on Wednesday, Sept. 27, about the new Mercer County Small Business Investment Program, which is helping small businesses raise funding directly through retail investors locally and nationwide on the SMBX marketplace.

09/06/2023 3:35 PM

Heat Advisory issued for Mercer County area; cooling sites open

The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Mercer County and the surrounding area for today (Sept. 6) through 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7. County Executive Brian M. Hughes reminds residents that many cooling sites will be open.

09/06/2023 2:44 PM