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02/23/2026

Send us your snow photos ❄️

02/22/2026

Mercer County, New Jersey: Due to the anticipated severe winter storm, all Mercer County offices will be closed tomorrow, Monday, February 23rd. All Mercer County Park Commission facilities are closed, and will remain closed throughout the day tomorrow.
The County operates an emergency Code Blue shelter at the The Rescue Mission of Trenton located at 98 Carroll Street in Trenton, which offers a warming center open 24 hours. A full list of warming centers across the county is available at tinyurl.com/MercerCountyWarming. Please note that some locations do not have determined hours and may open only as needed, on an emergency basis.

02/22/2026

📝✨ Submission Sunday is Here! ✨📝

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02/21/2026

Here we go again: How are you preparing for the snow? ❄️

02/19/2026

It was déjà vu all over again for the General Assembly, which held a commemorative meeting at Nassau Hall on the Princeton University campus on Feb. 5. That’s because it was the first time in 250 years that state lawmakers met at Nassau Hall. The first meeting of the General Assembly in the fledgling State […]

It was déjà vu all over again for the General Assembly, which held a commemorative meeting at Nassau Hall on the Princeton University campus on Feb. 5.

02/19/2026

Cheldin Barlatt Rumer is the CEO and Executive Producer of THIS IS IT NETWORK™. This global, female- and minority-owned digital streaming platform connects remarkable women with inspiring stories, while amplifying brands through educational entertainment.

Under her leadership, the network has garnered national attention for its bold, community-centered content, producing over 46 digital talk shows and 27 annual events that celebrate and uplift a global audience of women leaders, executives, and entrepreneurs. THIS IS IT NETWORK™ is available on iOS and Android, and broadcasts on Apple TV, Android TV, Fire TV, and Roku.

Driven by her passion for authenticity, Rumer created the SCREAM YOUR DREAM™ mission, an educational platform turned nonprofit foundation that helps individuals find their voice and tell their authentic stories. Through personal branding education, professional development, and community-building experiences, the foundation empowers women and students to transform their ideas into impact.

With her magnetic energy, deep industry knowledge, and unapologetic ambition, Rumer has built a global stage for women to share their accomplishments, goals, and lived experiences. An immigrant from Sierra Leone, a former Division I athlete, a mother of two, an adjunct professor, and a branding expert, she draws from every chapter of her life to inspire others to be seen and heard.

Her recent book, SCREAM YOUR DREAM™ – 66 Lessons to Build Your Personal Brand, debuted at #1 on Amazon’s Hot New Release list and reinforces her commitment to helping others grow with intention, confidence, and clarity.

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Cheldin Barlatt Rumer is the CEO and Executive Producer of THIS IS IT NETWORK™. This global, female- and minority-owned digital streaming platform connects r...

02/17/2026

Lunar New Year begins on Feb. 17 and marks the Year of the Horse. MarketFair and WULA Academy of Princeton have partnered to bring some vibrant, family-friendly cultural Lunar New Year festivities to the shopping and dining destination on Route 1. The celebration will run from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 21. Guests […]

Lunar New Year begins on Feb. 17 and marks the Year of the Horse.

02/14/2026

https://centraljersey.com/2026/02/12/community-happenings-packet-papers-feb-13/

Enjoy a Winter Olympics scavenger hunt from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Feb. 20 at the Lawrence Branch library.

The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply as strong as possible into 2026. Types O, A

02/08/2026

https://centraljersey.com/2026/02/05/community-happenings-packet-papers-feb-6/

Family and Friends can learn CPR for infants from 6 to 6:45 p.m. and CPR for adults and children from 7 to 8 p.m. on Feb. 10 at the Lawrence Branch Library.

The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply as strong as possible into 2026. Types O, A

02/07/2026

Volunteers can make a difference during HomeFront’s Week of Hope from Monday, Feb. 9 to Saturday, Feb. 14, which will include a variety of volunteer and educational opportunities to help local families impacted by poverty and homelessness. Some can be done at home or virtually, others are in person. Bake Some Love Sign up to […]

Some can be done at home or virtually, others are in person.

01/31/2026

https://centraljersey.com/2026/01/29/community-happenings-packet-papers-jan-30/

Enjoy Little Free Library Heart Crafts between 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Feb. 5 at the Lawrence Branch Library.