Trenton Mayor sounding very Trumpian with responses [L.A. PARKER COLUMN] By L.A. Parker October 19, 2025 at 5:55 a.m. Obviously, a guest OpEd by Gene Bouie struck a nerve and moved by narcissism, Gusciora...
Aida Cuevas brought a dreamy show to Princeton’s McCarter Theatre By L.A. Parker October 18, 2025 at 2:42 p.m. Aida Cuevas brought a dreamy show to Princeton's McCarter Theatre
Oktoberfest is here, will Hamilton Mayor Jeff Martin go? [L.A. PARKER COLUMN] By L.A. Parker October 18, 2025 at 2:32 p.m. The popular Hamilton Twp. event returns to Veteran’s Park South on Sunday, October 19, 2025...
The public’s right to know should matter more to officials [L.A. PARKER COLUMN] By L.A. Parker October 17, 2025 at 3:43 p.m. Politicians talk frequently about transparency although that line of work connects occasionally to deception, half-truths...
Work ethic is crucial for all jobs, even the crappy ones [L.A. PARKER COLUMN] By L.A. Parker October 17, 2025 at 3:38 p.m. Two New York City employees followed armed with brooms and pooper scoopers and rolling trash...
Guest Op-Ed: Trenton’s Growth in Action [REED GUSCIORA COLUMN] By W. Reed Gusciora October 17, 2025 at 9:52 a.m. A recent Trentonian guest op-ed published four “pillars of leadership,” but forgot to add one...
Expect a crowded field for Trenton’s next mayoral election (L.A. PARKER COLUMN) By L.A. Parker October 17, 2025 at 5:07 a.m. Expect a crowded field for Trenton's next mayoral election, even if Gene Bouie is not...
Knowledge and transparency are key to a healthy Trenton [L.A. PARKER COLUMN] By L.A. Parker October 16, 2025 at 5:34 a.m. Despite allegations that an inspection discovered structural damage in buildings on the seven-acre property, an...
Travel helps mental and physical health, so book a trip [L.A. PARKER COLUMN] By L.A. Parker October 14, 2025 at 5:44 a.m. A phone call Monday for a friend to join us for breakfast delivered outstanding news....
Zoren: Elated to see Bari Weiss elevated at CBS News By Neal Zoren October 12, 2025 at 7:03 p.m. Darius de Haas coming to Rittenhouse Grill, Howard Eskin podcast and celebrate the good times...
Guest Oped: Setting a higher standard for Trenton’s next leaders [GENE BOUIE COLUMN] By Gene Bouie October 12, 2025 at 3:08 p.m. As we come to the end of the election for a new governor, we now...
St. Francis Medical Center demolition draws closer as more gear arrives [L.A. PARKER COLUMN] By L.A. Parker October 12, 2025 at 3:02 p.m. The latest machine arrived at St. Francis Medical Center complex means demolition appears imminent for...
Teen pregnancy and parenthood add complications to youth and education [L.A. PARKER COLUMN] By L.A. Parker October 12, 2025 at 5:59 a.m. Being 17 years old with a one-year-old son makes not having phone use for seven...
Cleaning up Trenton will need enforcement and consistency [L.A. PARKER COLUMN] By L.A. Parker October 12, 2025 at 5:40 a.m. Trenton will never enjoy a smidgeon of respect and revitalization if people are allowed to...
Jammed mail box illustrates abandonment of Trenton [L.A. PARKER COLUMN] By L.A. Parker October 11, 2025 at 12:36 p.m. A mail box in the 800 block of South Broad St. had letters jampacked into...
Guest Op-ed: Elect These Proven Leaders for West Windsor [MARTIN WHITFIELD OPED] By Martin Whitfield October 10, 2025 at 3:36 p.m. Guest Op-ed: Elect These Proven Leaders for West Windsor [MARTIN WHITFIELD OPED]
Trash Talk: Trenton needs big changes to become a clean city [L.A. PARKER COLUMN] By L.A. Parker October 10, 2025 at 5:31 a.m. Big question. Who’s going to clean these unsightly piles of trash? The inaction of residents...
We shouldn’t have a hierarchy of empathy for crime victims [L.A. PARKER COLUMN] By L.A. Parker October 9, 2025 at 5:42 a.m. Radio silence on crime continues corrupted behaviors that permeate this violent city. Despite assertions that...
New Brunswick revitalization should be replicated in Trenton [L.A. PARKER COLUMN] By L.A. Parker October 8, 2025 at 1:26 p.m. One quick observation. Trenton, a capital city with potential, lists as an extremely filthy place...
Guest Oped: New Jersey should ban lawmaker stock trading By Michael J Pappaas October 8, 2025 at 4:58 a.m. Good on Congress — including Rep. Pelosi, who supports the Honest Act — for finally moving to...
Guest Oped: The smartest investment New Jersey can make is in people, not programs By Gene Bouie October 6, 2025 at 1:10 p.m. Poverty has become something to “manage,” not solve. But it doesn’t have to be this...
‘For Rent’ sign means uncertainty and hope for a good neighbor in Trenton [L.A. PARKER] By L.A. Parker October 6, 2025 at 5:16 a.m. Our block holds on with approximately a dozen homeowners and enough good renters to maintain...
Zoren: Sally Struthers is a long way from ‘All in the Family’ By Neal Zoren October 5, 2025 at 5:50 p.m. She's appearing starting next week in “An Old-Fashioned Family Murder” at New Brunswick’s George Street...
Danger awaits Trenton’s most vulnerable population [L.A. PARKER COLUMN] By L.A. Parker October 5, 2025 at 12:49 p.m. "Please, if you see him, report him to the police. Although I know the police...
Capital Philharmonic hosting premier of climate-themed symphonic jazz work [L.A. PARKER COLUMN] By L.A. Parker October 4, 2025 at 2:25 p.m. Capital Philharmonic hosting premier of climate-themed symphonic jazz work [L.A. PARKER COLUMN]
Guest Oped: Sherrill and Ciattarelli are ignoring a crucial issue during New Jersey Governor’s race By Gene Bouie October 4, 2025 at 4:30 a.m. Guest Oped: Sherrill and Ciattarelli are ignoring a crucial issue during New Jersey Governor's race
St. Francis Medical Center more than just a hospital for Trenton [L.A. PARKER COLUMN] By L.A. Parker October 2, 2025 at 2:56 p.m. A reader suggested that the death of Father Carmen Anthony Carlone in May 2020 set...
Breast cancer awareness events start this weekend in Trenton and West Windsor [L.A. PARKER COLUMN] By L.A. Parker October 1, 2025 at 3:34 p.m. Healing Stream Breast Cancer Awareness Organization holds a 15th annual 5K Breast Cancer Walk/Run event...
Trashy behaviors in Trenton bring trashy outcomes [L.A. PARKER COLUMN] By L.A. Parker September 30, 2025 at 3:21 p.m. Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora has had almost eight years to develop a real strategy about...
Plans still unclear for former Trenton hospital other than demolition will begin soon [L.A. PARKER COLUMN] By L.A. Parker September 29, 2025 at 1:27 p.m. This community meeting featured dogs, ponies, smoke, and mirrors as guest speakers hit their marks.
Zoren: Early look at Phillies postseason TV coverage By Neal Zoren September 29, 2025 at 10:11 p.m. Plus, Channel 29 reporter jumps to Channel 6, Mid-Atlantic Emmys, Bristol Riverside Theatre production
Fighting food insecurity at Trenton event offers many lessons to area students [L.A. PARKER COLUMN] By L.A. Parker September 27, 2025 at 1:06 p.m. Hundreds of local high school and college students learned lessons of a lifetime during their...
Annual Trenton Costa Rican celebration cloaked in secrecy amid fear of feds [L.A. PARKER COLUMN] By L.A. Parker September 26, 2025 at 4:49 p.m. "It’s an expression of Costa Rican identity and the passing down of values from one...
Trenton deserves more attention from within than national distractions [L.A. PARKER COLUMN] By L.A. Parker September 25, 2025 at 5:27 a.m. The life of Mr. Kirk registers as only equal to but not greater than every...
Spotted lanternflies wreak havoc on a late summer Asbury Park trip [L.A. PARKER COLUMN] By L.A. Parker September 23, 2025 at 5:31 a.m. The pests with distinctive spotted forewings, red hindwings, and yellow-striped abdomens landed on people, blankets,...
Trenton needs more dedicated employees to set a good example for others [L.A. PARKER COLUMN] By L.A. Parker September 23, 2025 at 4:32 a.m. Trenton will look better when employees provide an honest day of work for honest pay...
George Palmer reflects on 100 years of life as Trenton community celebrates him [L.A. PARKER COLUMN] By L.A. Parker September 22, 2025 at 9:46 a.m. A conversation with George Palmer days before his 100th birthday resembled looking into a kaleidoscope....
Editorial: Observance of Jewish new year marked by anxiety once again By MediaNews Group September 24, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. Tonight at sundown, Jews around the world begin the annual observance of a new year...
People dealing with fire tragedy as Trenton does – with strength and good will [L.A. Parker] By L.A. Parker September 22, 2025 at 7:10 a.m. A Friday evening fire claimed the life of Trenton Central High School student Joseph Kokulo,...
Zoren: Adam Pascal bringing cabaret show to Rittenhouse Grill By Neal Zoren September 22, 2025 at 6:35 a.m. Plus, Ex-'MMR personality moving to B101, 'The Unexpected 3rd' playing People's Light and fond times...