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Traffic Alert: Route 1 Ramp at I-295 Closed Wednesday Afternoon

March 22, 2023

LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP, NJ — Motorists in the Mercer County area using I-295 and Route 1 should expect delays Wednesday afternoon after the roadway was closed. 

The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) reported on their Twitter page mid-afternoon that the Route 1 southbound ramp to southbound I-295 in Lawrence Township was "closed due to operational ...

County Gives OK to Planning, Design for New Roundabout in Chesterfield

CHESTERFIELD, NJ – Burlington County is moving forward with plans to add a roundabout to the intersection of Crosswicks-Chesterfield Road and Old York and Margerum roads.

The Burlington County Commissioners voted last week to award a professional services contract with Mount Holly-based Alaimo Group for planning and engineering for the road project. The change is being made in order to ...

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Healthy Living

How to Start Working Out: A Guide for Fitness Beginners

So you’re ready to start working out. Congrats! You’ve officially taken the first step to creating a happier and healthier life for yourself. If you’re wondering where to go from here, we’ve listed five of the most frequently asked fitness questions (and their answers) to help you get started.

Do I Need to Work Out Every Day?

If your goal is to lose weight and get ...

Overnight Breakfasts for an Easier Morning

We all know breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Yet, most of us are too rushed in the mornings to cook breakfast - or make what we really want. With these overnight breakfast ideas, you can have a filling and tasty meals ready to go!

Overnight and Slow Cooker Oats

Overnight oats are usually made in mason jars and don’t require any cooking! They sit overnight in a liquid ...

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Bordentown Township Committee Meeting

Traffic Alert: Route 1 Ramp at I-295 Closed Wednesday Afternoon

March 22, 2023

LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP, NJ — Motorists in the Mercer County area using I-295 and Route 1 should expect delays Wednesday afternoon after the roadway was closed. 

The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) reported on their Twitter page mid-afternoon that the Route 1 southbound ramp to southbound I-295 in Lawrence Township was "closed due to operational ...

County Gives OK to Planning, Design for New Roundabout in Chesterfield

CHESTERFIELD, NJ – Burlington County is moving forward with plans to add a roundabout to the intersection of Crosswicks-Chesterfield Road and Old York and Margerum roads.

The Burlington County Commissioners voted last week to award a professional services contract with Mount Holly-based Alaimo Group for planning and engineering for the road project. The change is being made in order to ...

St. Patrick’s Day Parade Brought the 'Green Grasses of Ireland' to Hamilton (50-Photo Gallery)

March 20, 2023

HAMILTON, NJ - The sun was out and beaming just like the residents of Hamilton Township who enjoyed the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday. 

It was as if Mother Nature knew that the community has been waiting for the St. Patrick's Day Parade all year -- plus the extra week after it was postponed due to inclement weather. 

Thousands of people lined the route ...

Some Fun Facts You May Not Know about St. Patrick's Day

BORDENTOWN, NJ — They say that everyone is a little bit Irish on St. Patrick's Day. But, do you know a little or a lot about the holiday that has almost everyone wearing a wee-bit of green and a big smile. 

St. Patrick's Day commemorates the death of the foremost patron saint of Ireland -- St.Patrick - and dates back to the 17th Century marking the arrival of ...

Bordentown City Cats' Kitty of the Week: Opal

March 23, 2023

BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — TAPinto Bordentown is excited to be spotlighting kittens and cats that are up for adoption through Bordentown City Cats (BCC).

This week's featured cat is Opal!

Opal was sick as a kitten but is now "just another adorable young cat," according to Anne Lyon of Bordentown City Cats. Opal has a metabolic disorder that almost killed her until her ...

Bordentown City Cats' Kitties of the Week: Eliza & Wendy

BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — TAPinto Bordentown is excited to be spotlighting kittens and cats that are up for adoption through Bordentown City Cats. 

This week's Cats of the Week are Eliza and Wendy! 

Described as "very sweet," Eliza and Wendy are a bonded pair of tabby sisters who love to cuddle and groom each other. "They are a little shy ...

Winter Weather Coming to NJ Monday Night Through Tuesday

March 13, 2023

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) officials warned residents that winter weather will be moving through the state on Monday evening through Tuesday because of a forecasted coastal storm. 

The US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly predicts that areas along I-95 & South will see mainly rain; along the I-78 Corridor there ...

Harriet Tubman Monument Unveiled In Newark, Marking History

NEWARK, NJ -- Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka, along with Audible founder Don Katz and CEO Bob Carrigan took to the stage at the unveiling of the Harriet Tubman monument on Thursday to praise the abolitionist during a press conference at the Innovation Cathedral, but the main attraction was the women of color who played key roles in the memorial's development.

"The ...

"Fill Father Matt's Truck" Easter Food Drive Set for March 28 at Old Town Pub

March 21, 2023

BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — Christ Church Bordentown will be holding its Spring/Easter "Fill Father Matt's Truck" holiday food drive on Tuesday, March 28 from 5PM to 8PM.

The event will be held at Old Town Pub, located at 135 Farnsworth Avenue, and Father Matt's truck will be parked in front of the restaurant ready to receive donations. 

The donations will ...

BRHS Art Club's EMPTY BOWLS Fundraiser to Benefit St. Mary's Food Pantry, TASK

BORDENTOWN, NJ — The Bordentown Regional High School Art Club will be holding a fundraiser later this month that will help feed community members in need. 

The "EMPTY BOWLS" event will be taking place on Wednesday, March 29 from 6:30PM to 8PM at Bordentown Regional High School's Cafeteria, located at 318 Ward Avenue. 

EMPTY BOWLS is an all-you-can-eat soup ...

Sandra Guage Joins Malamut's Workers’ Compensation Department

March 21, 2023

Cherry Hill, NJ – Malamut & Associates, LLC (“Malamut”) announces Sandra Guage, Esq. has joined the firm.

Attorney Sandra Guage joined Malamut this week and will focus her practice on workers’ compensation matters.

Ms. Guage settled on a career in law at a very young age and pursued this path in order to give a voice to those in need. She has over 20 years of ...

Parents Inc. Launches Text Option for Family Helpline

Are you a parent or grandparent feeling overwhelmed? Are you a teenager feeling lost and confused?  Is it tough to pick up the phone and call for help?

Parents Inc. has announced a new texting option for its Family Helpline service
[1-800-843-5437] - making it easier than ever for New Jersey residents to access free and confidential 24/7 live support during their time of need.

The ...

NJEDA Launches Small Business E-Commerce Support Program

TRENTON, NJ– The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) launched a $1 million pilot program this week that will provide free e-commerce and digital marketing consulting services to small businesses across New Jersey to help them adapt to the growing e-commerce economy, which has boomed since the pandemic.

The Small Business E-Commerce Support Program will ...

Gov. Phil Murphy Proposes Record $53.1 Billion Budget for Fiscal Year 2024

February 28, 2023

TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy says his $53.1 billion proposed budget is all about the future of New Jersey and its residents.

"It is a budget designed with a singular purpose, to continue building the Next New Jersey," Murphy said Tuesday in Trenton.

Murphy says the budget offers real solutions for New Jerseyans who have been struggling for the past few ...