🌱 Ewing’s Lillie Alston named to West Jersey All-Star roster
Ewing, New Jersey Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Ewing! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Ewing’s Lillie Alston named to West Jersey All-Star roster
- How TCNJ students are quietly reshaping classrooms in Ewing and Trenton
Also on today's calendar: Masterclass Workshop and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: An afternoon shower; breezy, with a high of 73 and low of 55 degrees.
- Thursday: Clouds breaking, a shower, temps: high: 67, low: 50.
- Friday: Some sun with a shower, with a high of 69 and low of 49 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• West Jersey Football League All-Star Game rosters revealed (thedailyjournal.com) — Ewing sports fans can cheer on local standout Lillie Alston, who has been selected to play in the West Jersey Football League All-Star Game on May 21 at Burlington Township High School. The article lists full East and West rosters, coaches, and game details, highlighting top South Jersey talent. 
• TCNJ is shaping the next generation of classroom leaders to fight systemic inequality in the education system (tcnjsignalnews.com) — Future teachers at The College of New Jersey are gaining hands-on experience in Ewing and Trenton elementary schools, including Anthiel Elementary in Ewing, to better serve diverse, often under-resourced classrooms. Their coursework and volunteer work emphasize culturally responsive teaching, inclusive practices, and advocacy for more equitable funding and support for local children.
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★ Featured events ★
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Masterclass Workshop →
Mercer Hill at Doylestown, 2010 S Easton Rd, Doylestown
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The Pool at LMT - Opening Day! →
The Township of Lower Makefield - Community Pool, 1050 Edgewood Rd, Yardley
10:00 am
Wednesday May 13
Saturday May 23
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Other local events
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EHS National Honor Society Induction
The Ewing Public Schools 2099 Pennington Road, Ewing, NJ 08618
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Expressions of JOY: Collaborations from The Joy Project →
The College of NJ Art Gallery The College Art Gallery
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Interlaced: 2026 Senior BFA Fine Art & Photo/Video Thesis E →
The College of NJ Art Gallery The College Art Gallery
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Mercer County Mental Health Board Meeting →
Mercer County Library: Ewing Branch, 61 Scotch Rd, Ewing Township
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Kindness Crew →
Club DREAMS, 25 Scotch Rd, Ewing Township
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TRENTON TAKE OVA FLAG DAY WEEKEND →
Pura Vida, 228 Cummings Ave, Trenton
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BARN CRAWL Weekend →
Windy Farm Alpacas, 61 White Pine Rd, Chesterfield Township
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15 Minutes for 15 Days →
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Scrabble →
Mercer County Library: Ewing Branch, 61 Scotch Rd, Ewing Township
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New Jersey Renaissance Faire →
1990 Jacksonville Jobstown Rd, Springfield
10:00 am
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💬 Chatter
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🗞 Nearby News
Trenton
- Trenton Thunder to become Garden State Fighting Finches for one night this season (trentonian.com)
- New Jersey may need more than $1B to replace crumbling maximum security prison facility in Trenton • The Jersey Vindicator (jerseyvindicator.org)
- New Jersey Lottery explodes with $5 million lottery jackpot and huge wins (shorenewsnetwork.com)
Lawrenceville
- NJ Officer Hurt After Chase Ends With Crash In Philadelphia (patch.com)
Pennington
- Kentucky football lands 2027 3-star IOL Ian Walker (aseaofblue.com)
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