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Mercer County Invites Residents to Attend Happy Hour on the River
County Executive Dan Benson invited Mercer County residents and visitors to attend upcoming Happy Hour on the River gatherings at South Riverwalk Park in Trenton.
07/09/2026 5:00 PM
Mercer County Welcomes The World: Soccer Watch Party to Take Place July 11th
Mercer County invites residents and visitors alike to celebrate the world’s game at the Mercer County Welcomes the World Soccer Watch Party on Saturday, July 11th, from 3:00 to 11:00 p.m. The event will be held at the Festival Grounds in Mercer County Park, West Windsor.
07/06/2026 1:00 PM
Trenton Thunder, Mercer County & The Watershed Institute Continue RiverFest Partnership for Free Family Fun!
Your Trenton Thunder, presented by NJM Insurance Group, Mercer County, and The Watershed Institute proudly announce the return of Trenton RiverFest, coming this Fall, again combining RiverFest and Trenton River Days into one spectacular event!
07/01/2026 10:00 AM
Mercer County Moves Forward with Windsor Road Bridge Replacement in Robbinsville
Mercer County will begin work on the replacement of the Windsor Rd. Bridge in Robbinsville Township, which crosses a Tributary of the Assunpink Creek. The County Department of Engineering has issued notice for work to proceed beginning about July 20, 2026.
06/30/2026 1:36 PM
Mercer County Culture & Heritage now accepting 2027 Art and History Grant Applications
Mercer County and the Mercer County Cultural & Heritage Commission (MCC&HC) are now accepting applications for Fiscal Year 2027’s Local Arts Programs (LAP) Grant Program and History Re-Grant Program.
06/29/2026 8:00 PM
Mercer County Clerk’s Office Earns Perfect Score on its Passport Services for 5th Consecutive Year
Under the leadership of Mercer County Clerk Paula Sollami Covello, the Mercer County Clerk’s Office has once again earned a perfect score on its passport services, marking the fifth consecutive year for this outstanding achievement.
06/26/2026 9:35 AM
Mercer County Welcomes Breeze Airways to Trenton-Mercer Airport
Breeze Airways, the high-value, low-cost airline combining affordable fares and modern amenities for a Seriously Nice™ travel experience, today announced the addition of Trenton to the Breeze network with 4 new routes and fares starting from $59* one way.
06/25/2026 6:30 PM
NJMIHIA Rides Expands Services in Greater Trenton Area for Families and the Perinatal Workforce
The New Jersey Maternal and Infant Health Innovation Authority (NJMIHIA) today announced the early impacts and expansion of NJMIHIA Rides, powered by GOTrenton!.
06/23/2026 4:29 PM
Mercer County 4-H Encourgaes Public to Attend, Exhibit at 107th Annual 4-H Fair
Hopewell Twp, NJ – Mercer County Executive Dan Benson and Mercer County 4-H invite the public to showcase their creative talents and skills at this year’s Mercer County 4-H Fair! The event will be held July 25 & 26 at Howell Living History Farm.
06/23/2026 4:09 PM
Mercer County Community College Launches New Liberal Arts Degree Program at James Kerney Campus in Trenton
Mercer County Community College (MCCC) has announced the launch of a Liberal Arts degree program at the James Kerney Campus, expanding access to learning opportunities for students in Trenton and strengthening student pathways to four-year institutions.
06/18/2026 4:30 PM
Trenton’s Newest Professional Ice Hockey Team, Trenton Ironhawks, Introduce Chuck Weber as Team’s First Head Coach
Trenton’s newest professional ice hockey team, the Trenton Ironhawks of the ECHL, today introduced Chuck Weber as the club’s first Head Coach and Director of Hockey Operations.
06/17/2026 12:30 PM
Moody’s Upgrades Mercer County Credit Rating
Moody’s Ratings announced that it has upgraded Mercer County’s credit rating from Aa2 to Aa1.
06/16/2026 5:00 PM
TCNJ and Mercer County Technical Schools launch AI and robotics dual enrollment pathway to build New Jersey’s future workforce
On Wednesday, June 10, 2026, The College of New Jersey and Mercer County Technical Schools celebrated the launch of a groundbreaking dual enrollment partnership that will provide high school students with a direct pathway into the rapidly expanding fields of artificial intelligence and robotics.
06/11/2026 5:00 PM
Mercer County Executive Dan Benson Delivers 2026 State of the County Address
Mercer County Executive Dan Benson delivered his 2026 State of the County Address at a gathering hosted by the Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce.
06/09/2026 3:00 PM
Mercer County Adopts 2026 Budget
The Mercer County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to adopt the 2026 Mercer County Budget.
06/02/2026 4:00 PM
County Executive Benson & Board of Commissioners Enact Policies Limiting ICE on County Property
Mercer County Executive Dan Benson and the Board of County Commissioners announced that they have enacted new policies limiting the ability of ICE and CBP to access and use County property to conduct immigration enforcement.
05/29/2026 5:00 PM
Mercer County Senior Citizen Art Show Scheduled for July 20 – August 7
The Mercer County Division of Culture & Heritage, in partnership with the Mercer County Office on Aging, announced that it is preparing for the annual Mercer County Senior Citizen Art Show.
05/15/2026 3:00 PM
Mercer County Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs Announces 2026 Equality Gala
County Executive Dan Benson announced that the Mercer County Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs will hold its 2026 Equality Gala, Liberty & Pride: Toward a More Perfect Union, on the evening of Saturday, June 20, at the Brower Student Center at The College of New Jersey.
05/06/2026 12:00 PM
Mercer Launches Procurement Readiness & Empowerment Program to Strengthen Small Business Growth
County Executive Benson announced that the Mercer County Office of Economic Development is partnering with the New Jersey Small Business Development Center at The College of New Jersey to launch the Mercer County Procurement Readiness & Empowerment Program.
05/04/2026 3:30 PM
Mercer County & City of Trenton Execute Project Labor Agreement to Use Local Skilled Labor for Historic Eagle Tavern Project
On Wednesday, Mercer County Executive Dan Benson, Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora, MCIA Executive Director Anthony Verrelli, and Mercer Building & Construction Trades Council President Wayne DeAngelo gathered to sign a Project Labor Agreement (PLA) for the restoration of Trenton’s Old Eagle Tavern.
04/13/2026 4:30 PM