What’s newsworthy in the Trenton, N.J., and surrounding areas.
For many years now, Yolanda L. Robinson, new author of her book, “Don’t Be Bitter Be Better,” dedicates herself to empowerment through her motivational speaking, writing and doing via her various platforms. In fact, to motivate and empower others, Robinson, a graduate
LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. – A dedicated force, Noemi de la Puente, has networked with many individuals and groups in New Jersey and has eventually earned the attention of those who participated in Senate bill S-812. Sustainable Lawrence follow-up story from Michelle Dryden on
Westminster Community Chorus teamed with the Westminster Choir College and offered a unique Christmas concert this year, called “De Colores.” The concert was held Friday and Saturday, Dec. 14 and 15, 2012. Every year the Community Choir presents a Christmas concert. However,
Even though, New Jersey’s Gov. Chris Christie is expected to veto the minimum wage bill that is now on his desk, Sen. Shirley K. Turner contends that raising New Jersey’s minimum wage bill now is the right thing to do. As such,
Darren Freedom Green from Michelle Dryden on Vimeo. Darren Freedom Green has been working at The Trentonian for about two years as a community writer, trying to make a difference in the news that the community reads. Green also works with youngsters
Black Friday, Nov. 23, 2012 is a hectic day at Quaker Bridge Mall in Lawrenceville, N.J. The mall is crowded, noisy and busy. Each store has a sale of some kind. Shoppers hop from Macy’s to Forever 21, to Bath & Body
Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012 was very busy at ShopRite supermarket in Ewing, N.J. As Hurricane Sandy threatens to arrive in the area, many residents of Ewing went shopping for last minute items. The supermarket was so crowded that shoppers could hardly find
LAWRENCE, N.J. – The non-profit organization, Sustainable Lawrence, is trying to find a way to ban single-use-disposable plastic bags that they think consumers abuse in quantity, said a board member. Noemi de la Puente recently became a member of Sustainable Lawrence when
WEST WINDSOR, N.J. — A concerned resident appealed to Mercer County Board of Chosen Freeholders at their formal meeting last Thursday, to act on their behalf to re-open route 1 jug handles. David C. Parris, curator of natural history at the State