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Hello Trenton! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

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In today's newsletter:

  • Planning your Sept. 12? See what's happening at Trenton Thunder Ballpark
  • Want to see Trenton's past through rare maps and artifacts?
  • How Trenton's community schools are quietly raising attendance and reading skills

Also on today's calendar: Our Founding Waters - A Community River Festival and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Not as warm with a shower, temps: high: 79, low: 70.
  • Thursday: A thunderstorm; warmer, humid, with a high of 88 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. RiverFest to Celebrate the Delaware River Sept. 12 in Trenton (mercerme.com) — Trenton residents can spend Sept. 12 at RiverFest, a free daylong celebration of the Delaware River at Trenton Thunder Ballpark with boating, live music, kids' activities, and a Pork Roll Eating Championship. Running 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the festival is backed by the City of Trenton, Mercer County, and local partners to blend fun with environmental education.
   

2. Discovering Trentoniana: Unique Artifacts, Rare Documents, and Local History at the Trenton Free Public Library (njmonthly.com) — You can dive into Trenton's own history this month as the NJ State Museum hosts a Sept. 15 Lunchtime Learning talk on the Trenton Free Public Library's Trentoniana Collection of rare maps, records, and photos. Another session on Oct. 20 will spotlight archaeological discoveries at key Trenton Revolutionary War sites like the Old Barracks, William Trent House, and Petty's Run.
   

3. Program works to improve attendance, student success (princetoninfo.com) — Trenton families are seeing new support through community schools like Cadwalader Elementary, where partnerships led by Trenton-based Mercer Street Friends are boosting attendance and reading levels. With three existing and one new community school in the city, the coalition is tackling barriers like food insecurity, housing, and transportation so more Trenton students can stay in class and succeed.
   

4. Woman killed in Trenton, New Jersey, mass shooting remembered as loving mother (cbsnews.com) — Residents in Trenton are grieving after a mass shooting at a large block party left two people dead and eight wounded, with several still hospitalized. Community advocates and police are canvassing Locust Street, honoring victims Tyasiah West and Anthony Howlett while urging unity and anti-violence efforts. Neighbors are calling for accountability and faster action to find multiple suspects.
   

5. Did anyone win Powerball? Winning numbers for Aug. 31, 2026 (app.com) — Powerball's latest drawing produced no jackpot winner, but New Jersey players still have chances in upcoming Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday draws. For Trenton-area residents, larger prizes can be claimed by mail or at the New Jersey Lottery office at the Lawrence Park Complex on Brunswick Avenue, with clear instructions on claim forms, deadlines, and prize thresholds. The piece also explains ticket cut‑off times and basic game costs.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Power Outage in Area
    Woke up around 3 a.m. to no power, well at least no lights. Strange thing is that the A/C, Refrigerator, Stove, Microwave and my WIFI/Laptop have… (Nextdoor Quakerbridge and Holt)
  • Where can I get food grade dry ice between Hamilton Township and Langhorne PA?
    I need some for a class I'm teaching. I've searched Acme, ShopRite, Giant, Wegmans and Amazon/ Whole Foods. They don't have it. I need 2 pounds and… (Nextdoor Dover Park)
  • Public Storage posted a job opening for Customer Service - Self Storage Manager in Trenton. Apply here.
  • Trenton Board of Education/Trenton Public School District posted a job opening for World Language Teacher (Spanish) NJDOE Endorsement Code #1550 Required in Trenton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Trenton here.

Ok Trenton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By starting with a large fortune. (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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