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Visit the NJ State Museum in October for Science Celebrations and More!

October is a busy month at the New Jersey State Museum! The programming kicks off on October 13 for Earth Science Week, followed by activities on October 16 for National Fossil Day, October 18 for a free evening sky-observing event, a second Earth Science Week event on October 19,...

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. Over the past quarter-century, the venue has hosted a remarkable variety of events, from sold-out concerts by world-famous...

City of Trenton Hosts Second Annual Pink Out

On Saturday, October 5 Trenton's Department of Recreation and the Department of Health and Human Services hosted the Second Annual Pink Out Breast Cancer Awareness Walk. Starting at the New Jersey State House at 125 W. State Street, the parade made its way through the downtown area and concluded at...

TerraCycle Celebrates Unveiling of the Dr. Ernel Simpson Research and Development Center

On Tuesday, October 5th, friends, supporters, and members of the TerraCycle team gathered to celebrate the unveiling of the brand-new Dr. Ernel Simpson Research and Development Center at TerraCycle's Trenton-based Global Headquarters. Aptly named after Dr. Ernel Simpson, TerraCycle's Executive VP of R&D and Technical Innovation, TerraCycle's Research and...

Happy Birthday to D&R Canal State Park!

Fifty years ago, on October 10, New Jersey Governor Brendan Byrne signed legislation to create the Delaware & Raritan Canal State Park, a 70-mile linear park in Central Jersey that is the second most visited state park. The legislation that created the park and its regulatory authority, the Delaware &...

GOTrenton! All-Electric Micro-Transit Program Celebrates One Year: 30,000 Riders Served and 20 Metric Tons of GHG Saved

GOTrenton! was born out of community need. "Several years ago, in partnership with the City of Trenton and several community partners, we recognized a problem – a lack of affordable and reliable transportation options within the city and to areas not serviced by traditional transit models. Community members reported...

Seven Years Straight – NJM Receives High Praise For Providing An Outstanding Claims Experience

NJM Insurance Group (NJM) has been certified by J.D. Power for providing “An Outstanding Auto Claims Experience” for personal lines customers. NJM has now earned this prestigious designation for seven consecutive years and is the only insurance company to receive it each year since the certification’s creation. “Earning the J.D....

Thomas Edison State University Celebrates 52nd Annual Commencement

On Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, Thomas Edison State University (TESU) celebrated its 52nd Annual Commencement ceremony, honoring the academic achievements of its diverse class of graduates. Families, friends and university staff gathered in a jubilant ceremony that highlighted the perseverance and determination of adult learners from across New Jersey...

Critically Acclaimed but Little-known Artist Subject of NJ State Museum’s New Exhibition

The New Jersey State Museum is pleased to present a new exhibition and accompanying publication featuring the work of an artist who spent the latter part of his life working in New Jersey. “Robert Duran,” opening October 19, offers visitors the opportunity to trace the arc of Duran’s evolutions...

“Lenape Relationship with the Natural World” Video Premiere Announced at the William Trent House

The Trent House Association holds the official premiere of the second of three videos on Native American history and contemporary issues, focused on the Lenape experience in New Jersey, on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at 4 pm. This free showing of “Lenape Relationship with the Natural World” will be...

NJ State Museum Announces October’s Small Explorers

On Saturday, October 12th, the New Jersey State Museum will be hosting the next installment of its "Small Explorers" series, an educational playgroup for children ages 0-5 to immerse themselves in the wide world around them. The theme for this month's session is "Bark!", which will center some un-tree-lievable...

Celebrate the City at Trenton’s 2nd Annual Lead Awareness Day and Community BBQ

In efforts to Get the Lead Out of Trenton, the East Trenton Collaborative, in partnership with the City of Trenton Health Department and Department of Recreation, Natural Resources, and Culture, is excited to be hosting their second annual Lead Awareness Day and Community BBQ on October 12, 2024, from...

120 East State Announces “Climbing Higher, Soaring Together” Grassroots Community Fundraising Campaign

Funds to help transform Historic First Presbyterian Church into Downtown Arts, Cultural Center and Economic Engine Non-Profit 120 East State Seeks to Partner with the People of Trenton 120 East State, the non-profit group transforming the historic First Presbyterian Church site into the Steeple Center, a cultural and arts hub...

Applications For the Trenton Arts Fund Now Open

The Trenton Arts Fund is dedicated to supporting Trenton’s arts organizations and artists – both emerging and established – while working to preserve the history and culture of the extraordinary Trenton community.  Working in partnership with the Princeton Area Community Foundation, the fourth round of grants has just opened...

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Violence Prevention and Intervention Program Available to Youth

In recent years, violence has become a prevalent force in the lives of our youth. From online bullying to conflict in schools, there is...