Bordentown Top Stories
By ELIZABETH MEYERS
August 28, 2025
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – One of New Jersey's largest festivals celebrating Indo-American culture will be taking over Mercer County Park this weekend for two days. The Indo-American Fair 2025 will include entertainment, designer fashion and jewelry, Bollywood dancers, kids rides, Indian cuisine, and ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — The Bordentown Farmer's Market’s 2025 season is in full swing! After it opened for year in June, the Market is back this weekend on Sunday, August 31.The Market is scheduled to run every Sunday from 9AM to 1PM starting on June 1 through October, as well as on November 23 for a ...
BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ — As parents and families are readying themselves for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year, Burlington County Sheriff James Kostoplis is reminding the community of social media safety tips when it comes to those “back to school” photos. “We know it’s exciting to share those ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – A dramatic rescue unfolded on Monday morning when a child trapped inside a burning Prospect Avenue home escaped by leaping from a second-floor window into the arms of first responders.The blaze was reported just before 9 a.m. and quickly spread through the two-story residence.
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — NOTE: AmericanaRama has been moved to SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 due to rain in the forecast on its original date. A day-long musical festival that debuted in Bordentown City last year will be returning to town next month. The multi-act AmericanaRama will be taking place on ...
WESTAMPTON, NJ – Burlington County officials will join with local advocates, residents, providers and families this Thursday for a vigil memorializing residents who have died as a result of substance use disorder.The Night of Tribute & Support is held annually on International Overdose ...
WESTAMPTON, NJ — Senator Troy Singleton is seeking volunteers for his September monthly community service event taking place at the Burlington County Animal Shelter.The “Serve With Senator Singleton” community service day project is happening on Saturday, September 13 from 10AM to 12PM at the ...
BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP, NJ — Save the date for Bordentown Township's annual Fall Festival.The free event will take place on Saturday, October 11 from 12PM to 4PM at Joseph Lawrence Park, located on Ward Avenue in Bordentown Township. The annual event will feature fun for the whole family, including ...
WESTAMPTON, NJ – The Burlington County Animal Shelter is seeking residents to put on a cape and help rescue some of the available dogs and cats during a special super-themed open house taking place this weekend!This year’s Clear the Shelter Open House will be held on Saturday, August 30, from noon ...
CINNAMINSON, NJ — Senator Troy Singleton is making sure the kids from the 7th Legislative District, including Bordentown and Fieldsboro, look good as they start the school year in September. The Senator is hosting his annual Free Back to School Haircut event on Saturday, August 30 at Mogul's ...
3rd Congressional District - Congressman Herb Conaway (NJ-3) held an in-person town hall at a community library on Thursday evening, August 21, to answer questions from constituents and provide updates on activities in Washington, D.C.. However, the forum quickly turned chaotic when about two ...
BORDENTOWN/FIELDSBORO, NJ — Bordentown Township, Bordentown City and Fieldsboro will receive funding from Burlington County to improve their recreational amenities as part of the County's latest round of municipal parks development grant awards.The Commissioners voted on August 13 to approve 37 ...
MOORESTOWN, NJ – Burlington County’s rich agricultural heritage will be showcased during Burlington County’s first-ever Harvest Dinner Celebration, taking place next month at the Burlington County Agricultural Center.Tickets are on sale now for this special farm-to-table dining event, happening on ...
WESTAMPTON, NJ — The Burlington County Animal Shelter (BCAS) will be holding its next Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic this week.The clinic will be held on Wednesday, August 27 from 3PM to 4PM at the Animal Shelter, located at 35 Academy Drive in Westampton. Pet owners who are bringing an animal that ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — If you are a resident or visitor to Bordentown City, it is tough to not notice the road work taking place throughout town. PSE&G, which started essential gas main replacement work in the City on June 16, will continue to work with the following preliminary schedule, ...
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. has issued a recall of its Medium Camembert Soft Ripened Cheese and several related products due to the potential presence of Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections.The recall, announced this week, applies to products ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - After nearly a decade of painstaking research, a new tomato variety is ready for its moment in the sun.Scarlet Sunrise, a bicolor grape tomato developed through a long collaboration between Rutgers researchers Peter Nitzsche and Tom Orton, is a sweet, crack-resistant tomato ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Justin Hsieh of First Tee – Raritan Valley is one of 80 teens nationwide selected to compete in the 2025 PURE Insurance Championship Impacting First Tee, taking place September 19–21 at the Pebble Beach Golf Links and Spyglass Hill Golf Course.Hosted by PURE Insurance and the ...
NEW JERSEY – New Jersey finished third among the 50 states in WalletHub's new “Best States to Live In” study for 2025.Massachusetts was rated the best state, followed by Idaho. Neighboring New Jersey, New York (No. 9), and Pennsylvania (No. 10) were also among the best places to live. The list ...
UNITED STATES — The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued what it described as an “urgent warning” to consumers about knockoffs of one of the year's most popular items. According to the CPSC, fake Labubu plush dolls — sometimes known as “Lafufu” dolls — are posing ...
BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP, NJ — Area veterans will be able to receive health screenings and more at an upcoming free event taking place in Bordentown next week.The Veterans Foundation of America (VFA) and State Senator Troy Singleton will be hosting a Veterans Health Fair & Luncheon on Tuesday, ...
MOUNT HOLLY, NJ – Burlington County is taking steps to improve Internet connectivity at voting locations as part of a new initiative that will also expand the availability of free public Wi-Fi.The Burlington County Commissioners unveiled the plan last week with State Senator Singleton and ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — The Bordentown Farmer's Market’s 2025 season is in full swing! After it opened for year in June, the Market is back this weekend on Sunday, August 24.The Market is scheduled to run every Sunday from 9AM to 1PM starting on June 1 through October, as well as on November 23 for a ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — Five candidates for Bordentown City Commissioner will be on the ballot for the City's next election, taking place this November.Incumbent Mayor Jennifer Sciortino, Grace Archer, Edward Foley, IV, Sean Reiter and Stephanie Lagos will be running for the three seats on the ...
BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ — You don’t need to travel to Margaritaville or Wembley Stadium in London to experience the great music of Jimmy Buffet and Queen.Tributes to both legends will be performing this weekend at the Burlington County Amphitheater and Historic Smithville Park to close out a ...
FLORENCE, NJ – To help first-time and first-generation homebuyers achieve their deam of owning their own home, Assemblyman Balvir Singh recently hosted an informational seminar about helpful resources.The information session at the Florence Township Municipal Building included a presentation by a ...
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – Governor Murphy appeared at a fireside chat on Wednesday hosted by the Chamber of Commerce of Southern New Jersey with big news for South Jersey residents and businesses: an expansion of transportation options. Murphy said there will be three new “major” initiatives: an expanded ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ – U.S. News and World Report has issued its annual report ranking the best high schools in each state and across the nation, including Bordentown Regional High School.So where does Bordentown Regional High School rank?Ranked against New Jersey, Bordentown Regional High School ranked ...
TRENTON, NJ – A Morris County resident who never traveled internationally has been infected with malaria, according to state officials.In a statement, the state Department of Health (DOH) and the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) said they are investigating the matter and working ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – Representative Herb Conaway (NJ-3) is holding an in-person town hall to listen to constituents and provide updates on action that is happening in Congress. Conaway represents the 3rd Congressional District, which includes parts of Mercer and Burlington counties. The town hall ...