Trenton 08618 Community Pulse

• State awards $67.3M total aid ($57.3M transitional + $10M capital) but mandates 2% municipal tax levy hike for 2026 plus 3.5% in 2027
• Mayor...

The recent City Hall investigation highlights how Trenton's reliance on paper, phone calls, and manual follow-ups creates gaps in records and...

Trenton has multiple accessible hourly roles in cleaning and maintenance, most requiring no experience and offering benefits.

• Warehouse Janitorial...

A 17-year-old Trenton girl was killed in a two-car crash on Route 206 in Mansfield Sunday afternoon, while an 18-year-old Trenton man and an 89-year-old Columbus man were injured. The cause remains under investigation.

New Jersey State Police honored K9 Zito, the 9-year-old German Shepherd who died August 13 after nine years of patrol and narcotics work in the...

• El Niño could bring warmer temperatures and heavier precipitation to the Capital Region this winter
• Strong storm track raises chances for periods...

North Ward residents can learn about EPA lead soil remediation and Trenton Water Works lead line replacements at the CPAC meeting this Wednesday at...

Trenton schools are posting strong education roles right now, many with union pay, full benefits, and pensions.

• Aviation/Aerospace Teacher at...

Mercer County including Trenton faces heavy rain and flash flood potential Sunday into Monday.

• Rainfall rates could hit 2-3 inches per hour as...

The NJ State Museum has introduced enhanced security with NJ State Police.

• Bags and items are subject to search, including electronic, physical, or...

A two-month Mercer County Narcotics Task Force investigation into cocaine distribution in Trenton culminated in two arrests and the seizure of 160...

Trenton Makes, a youth-led group, is tackling redlining, gentrification, and homelessness by holding weekly tablings and interviews with state workers...

Voters in Trenton can hear directly from all six mayoral candidates on key local issues through two upcoming forums.

• Crime and public safety take...

New Rutgers research reveals lead-contaminated soil tracks indoors, creating hazardous dust even in homes without lead-based paint. 80% of floor dust...

Trenton police are probing the second bomb threat this month at Capital Health Regional Medical Center, after responding Friday with a K-9 unit to the Brunswick Avenue site. The repeat incident raises fresh safety concerns for patients and staff.

Deshawn Spears, who began using crack at 16 and cycled through failed programs, found stability at the Rescue Mission of Trenton in 2012, completing...

Trenton-area residents now have expanded air service options as Breeze Airways adds four new routes from Trenton-Mercer Airport in Ewing, including nonstop flights to Charleston, South Carolina; Fort Myers, Florida; and Vero Beach, Florida.

A months-long investigation led to the arrest of Andrew Anderson and Aniyah Boone in Trenton, with authorities seizing $32,000 in cash from their...

Trenton’s new Anchor Loan Fund will finance larger commercial projects that serve as economic anchors, bringing jobs, customers, and sustained...

A new state law signed August 6 lets Trenton and its schools extend existing energy contracts from 15 to 30 years without new bidding.

• Municipal...