Trenton Downtowner

08/30/2022

Dr. Deborah Preston, the new president of Mercer County Community College, brings her focus on inclusivity to its West Windsor and Trenton campuses.

08/19/2022

Whether you've recently graduated college or are already in the workforce, you may be just the person we are looking to hire as an Advertising Sales Assistant, an opportunity that can easily launch the right person into an Account Executive position.

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08/12/2022

The Old Barracks Museum in downtown Trenton was struck by a large falling tree on Thursday, Aug. 11. The accident has resulted in several broken windows, roof damage, and mangled gutters.

The accident has resulted in several broken windows, roof damage, and mangled gutters

06/01/2022

Mercer County is currently working on plans for the construction of a major expansion at the Trenton-Mercer Airport in Ewing Township that will increase the size of the current terminal by almost five times and allow for an increased number of fligh…

Mercer County is currently working on plans for the construction of a major expansion at the Trenton-Mercer Airport in Ewing Township that will increase the size of the current terminal

02/26/2022

New Orleans Mardi Gras is on Tuesday! To celebrate you might indulge in a King Cake. What is a King Cake? ... "Think of it as a giant cinnamon roll housing a tiny, plastic baby Jesus—stay with me—that’s twisted or braided into a circle, covered in icing, and liberally sprinkled with purple, green, and gold sugar."

Buy one locally at:
Eet Gud Bakery in Hamilton
Italian Peoples Bakery and Deli in Trenton
Café du Pain Bakery in Lawrence
Lillipies in Princeton
The Gingered Peach in Lawrenceville

Or you can bake you own with this Food52 :) - f52.co/3BWpPsz

"The name 'king cake' comes from the Biblical story of the three kings who bring gifts to Baby Jesus. A blend of coffee cake and cinnamon roll, king cake is usually iced in yellow, green and purple – the colors of Mardi Gras -- and is frequently packed with fruit fillings and decadent cream cheeses. Hidden within these season sweets also lie a special surprise: a plastic king cake baby to continue the fun." - https://bit.ly/3IoCsPu

02/17/2022

Check it out on Saturday...

New Restaurant Alert! Skil-Lit Cafe, a new breakfast-brunch-cafe in downtown Trenton will have its grand opening this Saturday, Feb 19 from 9-3!

Offering Skil-its, Om-lits, breakfast sandwiches, and other breakfast fares (like Peanut Butter Banana Toast) plus salads and wraps - there is something for everyone. Also, they will be offering specialty coffee drinks.

Check out their menu: https://bit.ly/3uXEtyc

From FB: “Skil-Lit Cafe” is a full-service café. We specialize in creative and modern breakfast/brunch dishes. The name “SKIL-LIT” derives from a play on words of a breakfast skillet and an urban term “LIT”, meaning extremely "exciting or excellent."

02/13/2022

"Warming Up the City and Season the Trenton Coffee Way" - Dan Aubrey over at U.S. 1 Newspaper - PrincetonInfo did a nice review of places in Trenton where you can get a good cup of joe (and something good to eat).

Check it out at: bit.ly/3rMSNaR

Included in the review:
Palo de Azucar Cafe NJ
One Up One Down Coffee
Pats Diner
Starbucks Trenton
-Cafe-Catering

02/07/2022

In 2011, a movement began in Charlotte, North Carolina, where men could meet up and gather for free scheduled outdoor workouts.

02/03/2022

02/02/2022

Trenton Water Works has removed 25% of the lead pipes from its water-distribution system, including at private homes, according to the utility, which serves most of Lawrence Township.

01/23/2022

Congrats to El Catador Bar & Grill on New York Avenue in Trenton - The Trenton Eat Local Club chose it as their favorite restaurant in 2021. Also recognized were runners-up Dubai Restaurant & Lounge on New York Ave and Ila Mae's Restaurant on Market Street.

The local dining group, established in 2009, gathers monthly to enjoy the different restaurants and cuisine that the Capital City has to offer. Each year they hold a vote and select their favorite. The Eat Local Club is part of the Shop Trenton initiative run by the City of Trenton Division of Economic Development.

Check it out at:
Trenton Eat Local Club - https://www.facebook.com/groups/50736285826/posts/10160102530430827
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Shop Trenton - https://www.facebook.com/groups/972739619504751/

01/07/2022

01/07/2022

01/06/2022

New Jersey residents voted overwhelmingly to legalize ma*****na more than a year ago, but they won’t be able to walk into a store and buy cannabis until later this year at the earliest.

New Jersey residents voted overwhelmingly to legalize ma*****na more than a year ago, but they won’t be able to walk into a store and buy cannabis until later this year

01/04/2022

Serving up hot coffee and vocational skills, Chuck’s Place, a Wawa-like store in Mercer High School, is an opportunity for students who work there to gain valuable occupational experience.

12/01/2021

Mercer County Community College recently unveiled a multi-pronged program to educate citizens and empower them to become leaders within their communities.

11/09/2021

After 35 years of serving the workers and visitors of Downtown Trenton, Tom Fowler decided it was time to slow down and sell his restaurant, Checkers Food & Spirits. The iconic bar and grill closed on October 30. The new owners plan to open a new club with a Latin vibe.

Trenton Downtown Association had a nice writeup about Checkers here: https://bit.ly/2YqTjiR

Congratulations to Tom and best of luck in the future. I loved their cheeseburgers and potato salad (and cold beer;). Spent many a good time there for St. Patty's Day, the Bike Race, First Fridays, etc. While I haven't been there in some time - I'll miss it!

11/02/2021

Moving to a new country can be challenging for students who don’t who don’t speak their new home’s native language.

11/01/2021

Election day this year marks a rare occasion where candidates running for school board in Plainsboro and West Windsor are unopposed.

10/22/2021

The state house in Trenton is open again for tours featuring the New Jersey-themed work of stained glass artist J. Kenneth Leap.

The New Jersey State house Tours have resumed after the state’s closing and offer visitors the opportunity to explore the functions of government and the historical building where it happens.

10/21/2021

The Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market is expanding to a bricks-and-mortar location at the Trenton Farmers Market. The Out of Step Offbeat Boutique and General Store is set to open in November.

If owning and running the Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market has been Joseph Kuzemka’s full-time job for a while, owning and running the new Out of Step Offbeat Boutique and

10/19/2021

The new Lorenzo's? - The Lobby Club is lobbying to fill the void left by the closure of the famous Pete Lorenzo's Cafe with a new private club on Front Street.

Originally opened in 1921, Lorenzo's was THE place where the state's powerbrokers and politicians would meet to enjoy a great meal and broker big deal. Lorenzo's was located on Sout Clinton Ave in Trenton (across from the train station) until it closed in 2009. It was demolished in 2013.

Now, POLITICO is reporting that there is a new spot for the state's powerbrokers: The Lobby Club

Read - "The New Lorenzo's?" by Matt Friedman at https://politi.co/3pjn0x5

Also reported on ROI-NJ - "A look at the Lobby Club, the pricey, members-only restaurant, bar and meeting place that just opened in Trenton": https://bit.ly/3jivm4j

Check out the Lobby Club's website: https://thelobbyclubnj.com/

And their promotional video: https://bit.ly/3EbkPAf

More on Lorenzo's as described in the Trentonian "Pete Lorenzo’s Cafe attracted the political bigwigs, the rich and famous. Sportscaster Bob Costas, Businessman Donald Trump, former New York Governor Tom Dewey, Yankees legend Joe DiMaggio, and members of ‘The Sopranos’ cast were among long list of luminaries that dined at the city steakhouse."

10/05/2021

FEMA has made a disaster declaration in Mercer and Middlesex County as a result of Tropical Storm Ida last month.

09/02/2021

Many towns within Mercer County area saw moderate levels of population growth over the last 10 years, according to information released last month by the U.S. Census Bureau.

09/01/2021

Firefighter Dave Smolka is on call for disasters like 9/11 and the Surfside condominium collapse in Miami.

09/01/2021

The region’s art and culture venues are getting ready to get back to show business after a year where the spotlight was focused on the pandemic.

08/04/2021

Ma*****na might be legal in New Jersey, but residents of most area municipalities will have to travel to another town if they want to buy some.