Trenton Downtowner

08/18/2025

The event is set to be take place on Thursday, Oct. 16.

Trenton's Revolutionary Mile features 1.5-mile team race through historic downtown with running competition and guided historical walks. Registration open.

08/16/2025

⚖️ Trenton man sentenced to nearly 16 years in federal prison for trafficking fentanyl and illegal gun possession. Fled custody but was captured by U.S. Marshals 🚔

Jaquan Picott, 30, of Trenton sentenced to 190 months in federal prison for trafficking 450 grams of fentanyl and illegally possessing ammunition.

08/15/2025

Annual festival to return to TerraCycle headquarters with all-day performances, murals, and more

08/12/2025

Mercer houses of worship received $3.6M in security grants with help from the prosecutor’s office and partners. See how it boosts safety,

Mercer County houses of worship have received $3.6 million in grants for security upgrades, with help from the prosecutor’s Homeland Security Unit.

08/07/2025

Need help with energy bills? 🌡️💡 Stop by Utility Assistance Day in Ewing on Aug. 14 for in-person support.

Residents can get help with energy bills at Utility Assistance Day in Ewing on Aug. 14.

08/06/2025

🥩 Witherspoon Meat Market is opening soon at Trenton Farmers Market! Enjoy USDA-organic, pasture-raised meats from trusted local farms. 🍖🛒

Witherspoon Meat Market, founded by a former USDA inspector, is bringing organic, pasture-raised meats to Trenton Farmers Market in Lawrence Township.

07/31/2025

The bonds of sisterhood and the bonds of simply being humans sharing this earth underpin two concurrent exhibitions at Artworks Trenton.

07/31/2025

A Trenton man has been sentenced to life without parole for the 2021 murder of Pablo Herrera Chun.

Blake Pittman was sentenced to life in prison without parole for the 2021 fatal shooting of Pablo Herrera Chun on North Stockton Street.

07/30/2025

Our writer gets a front-row seat to scrap metal recycling operations in Mercer County.

07/26/2025

🎤🧪 Join the East Trenton Collaborative Aug. 9 for a powerful event on lead, justice & community change. Share your story & listen to others! 💬🌍

The East Trenton Collaborative will host a community event Aug. 9 to raise awareness about lead contamination and environmental justice in Trenton.

07/24/2025

🎪🐄 Don’t miss the Mercer County 4-H Fair July 26-27 at Howell Farm! Animals, hayrides, contests, food & fun—all FREE! Bring a canned good to help 🤝🥫

The Mercer County 4-H Fair will be held July 26-27 at Howell Living History Farm with animals, music, hayrides, contests, and free admission.

07/23/2025

🚨 A Trenton man has been arrested in a multi-state child exploitation case. Authorities say the victim was a 14-year-old girl from Idaho.

A Trenton man was arrested in connection with a child sexual exploitation case that began in Idaho. Prosecutors seized evidence and filed to detain him pretrial.