Trenton Downtowner

On a hot day in the mid-afternoon, Trenton-born singer Sarah Dash walks into Trenton Social for lunch and a talk about her life and career. And what a career!

‘It could be any town, but it is better that it was Trenton. That’s unique,” says Erik N. Pyontek about his emerging series of novels based on the true life experiences of his family in Trenton.

Former Trenton resident Anne Lewis recalls going to meet someone in “When the World Was Young,” the first of a series of memoirs by her grandson Erik Pyontek.

Trenton history seems to be on the minds of regional writers, as demonstrated by several recent books and stories that have made their way to the editor’s desk.

The Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie Mansion in Cadwalader Park is marking its 40th anniversary with the exhibition “Airing Out the Attic.”

A new chapter of the history of Trenton started on July 1, when Reed Gusciora became the 48th mayor of the capital city.

Classic Books at 4 West Lafayette Street is a home for Trenton and regional writers. Among its regular events is a series of Saturday readings featuring local poets.

Jim Brownlee has stepped down as Trenton’s director of health and human services. Trenton resident Shakira Abdul-Ali has been named acting director.

The city’s Division of Economic Development has created a Shop Trenton campaign. What's in store for the New Jersey's capital city?

Starting next month, Mercer County residents will have to dial the area code in order to make a phone call.