Mercer County
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Winter Events in New Jersey
If you know me, you know how much I truly detest winter. The cold. The wind. The snow. All of it. It is this time of year I wish we could move New Jersey further south. However, just because it is cold out doesn’t mean there is nothing to do. Yes, I admit, I spend… Continue reading
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Constitution Day in New Jersey
December 18th is an important day in New Jersey history. On this date in 1787, the Garden State became the third state to ratify the United States Constitution. In what became our no-nonsense attitude, the representatives completed all the necessary tasks to ratify in six days. It is believed this was due in large part… Continue reading
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12/26/1776: A Bad Day for the Hessians
As I have said over and over again, we New Jerseyans are made of tough stock. People from other states just don’t get where that “Jersey attitude” originated. Many feel it comes from our immigrant roots and their willingness to go it alone and persevere. Well, that is part of it, however, it really goes… Continue reading
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A Want for Italian Immigration History Education
New Jersey is home to one of the largest collection of Americans of Italian descent in the entire country. Yet, if you ask any child if they learn about this important part of history, they would know very little. Luckily, there’s a solution to the problem. A few years ago, the Italian-American Heritage Commission developed… Continue reading
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New Jersey: The Cradle of Independence
When many think about Independence Day, they often think of places like Boston or Philadelphia. The truth is, New Jersey played an incredibly important role in the birth of our nation. There are plenty of great events throughout the long weekend of celebrate the holiday! Here are some of events that are taking place over… Continue reading
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Memorial Day 2022 Events
Memorial Day weekend is upon us and we all look forward to it for different reasons. For many it is a three day weekend. It is the unofficial kickoff to summer. It’s barbeques, cold beer, and the beach. Actually, no, it really isn’t. It is a moment to stop and honor and remember the fallen.… Continue reading
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Jersey Represent at the Olympics
As the Olympics in Beijing comes to a close, it is important to take a moment and say “thank you” to the athletes for bringing their best to the games. New Jersey sent over 30 athletes to the Olympics. Here are just a few of our great athletes. Hakeem Abdul-Saboor – Bobsled Growing up in… Continue reading
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Open Space Preserved in Princeton
There is a constant battle in New Jersey; preserving open space versus developing more ratables to collect taxes. It happens in every town in the state. Recently, there was some good news on the preservation front. More than 150 acres in Princeton is now permanently protected, thanks to a partnership among several government agencies and… Continue reading
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