08610 Community News

Major Incidents

• 🔥 Mercer County House Fire: Three people died and one was injured in a house fire earlier this week on Sherman Avenue in Mercer...

Three people died and one was injured in a house fire in Mercer County.

Adam Hamawy won the 12th District Democratic primary with just 28% against 11 rivals, leaving nearly two-thirds of voters unrepresented in the likely...

Thousands flocked to Mercer County Park for the 14th annual Cultural Festival and Food Truck Rally on June 6.

• Diverse acts included Bollywood band,...

JCP&L is distributing free water and ice to customers still without power after the June 6 storms.

• Visit the customer service desk at participating...

Mercer County including 08610 and Trenton remains under Severe Thunderstorm Watch 281 until 10 p.m. Saturday.

• Damaging winds may bring down trees...

Karon Oliver, 37, was arrested after forcing entry into a Pennington Avenue home, assaulting a resident with a weapon, and setting the first floor on...

Central Jersey residents in 08610 face potential severe storms after a hot, humid day.

• Timing: Isolated afternoon storms possible, with activity...

Public Sales and Markets

• State Vehicle Auction: New Jersey will auction 130 surplus state vehicles on June 6 at the Trenton distribution...

Fresh local produce is coming to 08610 residents with the new Farmers Market at Mercer County Community College's West Windsor Campus. It opens June 10 and runs every other Wednesday through September 16.

Trenton City Council tabled a proposed ordinance limiting police cooperation with ICE on civil immigration enforcement for two weeks following tense...

Trenton City Museum transforms into a jazz café for Art & Song on June 12 at 6:30pm, featuring vocalists Tom Chiola and Pam Jorgensen with the George...

• 08610 residents can bid on 130 surplus state cars, trucks, and vans this Saturday at Trenton’s distribution facility
• Listings include high-mileage...

County Budget and Primaries

• 🔥 2026 Budget Adopted: Mercer County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted the 2026 budget introduced by...

Primary voters replaced incumbent Commissioner John Cimino with newcomer Nakia White Barr alongside Lucylle Walter.

The current Board of...

The Trenton Thunder opened their season with a 6-1 victory over the Aberdeen IronBirds before a sold-out crowd of 6,235 at Trenton Thunder Ballpark,...

08610 families have a top free weekend pick: the Mercer County Cultural Festival and Food Truck Rally on June 6 at Mercer County Park. It runs 11 a.m.-7 p.m. with global music, dance performances, and dozens of international food trucks.

Mercer County Commissioner Nominations

• 🔥 White Barr defeats Cimino: Nakia White Barr defeated incumbent John Cimino for the Democratic...

Nakia White Barr defeated incumbent John Cimino in the Democratic primary for Mercer County commissioner, while Lucylle Walter secured...

Retail Expansion

• Sweetspot Cannabis Dispensary: Sweetspot Cannabis Dispensary is now open at 147 Sloan Ave in Hamilton with self-service kiosks...