Category Archives: Local News

Trenton Times Reports on Economic Growth in Mercer County

The Times published the following story regarding economic growth coming to Trenton and Mercer County. To read the full article on the Times’ website, click here. Mercer County executive highlights economic growth during annual address By Jenna Pizzi/The Times of Trenton  on January 18, 2013 at 7:00 AM, updated January 18, 2013 at 7:07 AM TRENTON — Construction… Continue Reading

School Board President & TPPB Member Quoted in Times Article on School Security

The Trenton Times reports on changes to school security in Mercer County following the violence in Sandy Hook, CT and interviewed Trenton School Board President and member of TPPB, Toby Sanders. To read the full article, visit http://www.nj.com/mercer/index.ssf/2013/01/mercer_county_schools_enhance.html. Mercer County schools enhance security after Sandy Hook shooting By Alyssa Mease/The Times of Trenton  on January 17, 2013… Continue Reading

Trenton Times Covers High Number of Mercer County Homicides in 2012

2012 was a difficult year for Mercer County, and specifically Trenton, with over 24 homicides, 165 shootings and 194 individuals struck by bullets. The Trenton Prevention Policy Board is currently working on several initiatives to help curb violence in the city, including implement a Youth Violence Prevention Initiative. Similarly, the City of Trenton is partnering… Continue Reading