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Trenton, NJ
15Events this week
2Free things to do
87New spots
84New stories

● Checked Friday, September 4, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Trenton

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 15 events, day by day →

Bordentown Annual Fishing Derby: RESCHEDULED

Saturday 10am · Northern Community Park · Free

Winery Weekend Music Series

Saturday 12pm · Terhune Orchards

Books & Brew Book Swap

Saturday 4pm · Free

Farm Dinner

Sunday 3pm · Cherry Grove Farm

Aphasia Support Group

Tuesday 2:30pm · Capital Health Medical Center

New in Trenton

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Estate Sale Shoppe

Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage

Treasure hunt, anyone?: Estate Sale Shoppe turns estate cleanouts into a rotating trove of vintage finds, quirky decor, and the occasional film prop...

lcsestateliquidation.com ↗

Bountiful Gardens

Home & Garden

Bring the jungle home: Bountiful Gardens, Ewing’s Tropical Headquarters, pairs a cozy greenhouse with a wide selection of outdoor plants to revive porches, stoops, and backyard beds.

bountifulgardens.com ↗

Maria's Flowers, Weddings & More

Shopping

Local blooms, real heart: From everyday pick-me-ups and chic modern tropicals to heartfelt funeral designs and full wedding florals, Maria's Flowers, Weddings & More nails the details and delivers around Ewing and nearby.

geridsflorist.com ↗

Trenton’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Trenton’s best →

Most read in Trenton

The five stories Trenton readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Airport Traffic Remains Steady as Trenton-Mercer Nears Capacity - MercerMe

    Airport traffic at Trenton-Mercer Airport in New Jersey has remained steady this year, largely due to the arrival of Breeze Airways, a new commercial airline, in September.

    Full story at mercerme.com ↗

  2. It Took 60 Years To Finish The Last 8 Miles Of This 1,900-Mile Highway - Jalopnik

    It took 60 years to complete the last eight miles of Interstate 95, the most prominent highway on the East Coast of the United States, which stretches over 1,900 miles from Maine to Miami.

    Full story at jalopnik.com ↗

  3. At least 2 firefighters hurt while battling 3-alarm blaze in Trenton, NJ

    At least two firefighters were injured while battling a three-alarm blaze in Trenton, New Jersey.

    Full story at yahoo.com ↗

  4. These New Jersey Employers Are Hiring for Jobs Paying Up to $290K

    These New Jersey employers are hiring for up to $290K in various positions across the state.

    Full story at jerseydigs.com ↗

  5. RiverFest to Celebrate the Delaware River Sept. 12 in Trenton - MercerMe

    RiverFest, a daylong celebration of the Delaware River, will be held at Trenton Thunder Ballpark on Saturday, Sept.

    Full story at mercerme.com ↗

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