🌱 Deadly Donnelly Homes fire under investigation after one killed, four hospitalized
Trenton, New Jersey Patch AM: a 5 min readGood day Trenton! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Deadly Donnelly Homes fire under investigation after one killed, four hospitalized
- See how Bradshaw’s etchings bring Trenton’s past to life downtown
- What went wrong in the Thunder’s first home loss this season?
Also on today's calendar: Good Friends Bingo Night 2026 - Cash Prizes and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What time is it when a clock chimes 13 times? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Mostly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 80 and low of 56 degrees.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 82, low: 58.
- Wednesday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 84 and low of 65 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. One Dead, Four Hospitalized After Fire at Donnelly Homes in Trenton (petersonsbreakingnewsoftrenton.com) — A deadly fire at the Mayor Donnelly Homes housing complex in Trenton left one resident dead and four others hospitalized for smoke inhalation late Saturday night. Trenton firefighters contained the blaze to a third-floor apartment, and investigators from city, state, and county agencies are probing the cause. Officials have not yet released the victim’s identity pending family notification. 
2. Thomas Edison State University announces new home of Historic George A. Bradshaw Collection (trentonian.com) — Thomas Edison State University in downtown Trenton has unveiled a new home for the historic George A. Bradshaw Collection inside the landmark Kelsey Building, where Bradshaw once taught. The 64 etchings vividly document Trenton’s past streets, industries, and architecture, and are now displayed with QR codes so visitors and residents can easily explore the city’s visual history.
3. Sloppy Thunder lose at home for first time this season (trentonian.com) — Trenton Thunder’s perfect home record ended Sunday as they fell 7–4 to the State College Spikes after a disastrous, walk-filled third inning. Despite Carsten Sabathia’s early two-run double for Trenton, seven walks, three errors, and missed late-inning chances spoiled the MLB Draft League club’s strong start at home.
4. Trenton Native Featured in National Book Highlighting Grandfamilies (tapinto.net) — A Trenton-born housing professional is featured in a new national book about children raised by grandparents, sharing how growing up in Trenton public housing with his grandmother shaped his life. His story highlights the strength of local “grandfamilies” and aims to encourage young people facing tough circumstances. The book is available now through major booksellers and online.
5. NJ Lawmakers Unanimously Pass Domestic Violence Parole Tracking Bill (shorenewsnetwork.com) — From the State House in Trenton, lawmakers have unanimously advanced a bill tightening how parole officials track domestic violence restraining order violations. The measure would link parole records with New Jersey’s domestic violence registry, improve data sharing between courts and the State Parole Board, and allow parole conditions to mirror court-ordered protections.
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Good Friends Bingo Night 2026 - Cash Prizes →
Loyal Order of Moose Bucks Lodge, 2299 Radcliffe St, Bristol
6:00 pm -
Bailey Basketball Academy Announces 2026 Summer Hoops Camps - June 29th - August 14th In Princeton →
Princeton Middle School, 217 Walnut Ln, Princeton
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Other local events
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Fisher Middle School 8th Grad Promotion Ceremony
The Ewing Public Schools 2099 Pennington Road, Ewing, NJ 08618
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Commemoration of the 248th Anniversary of the Battle of Monmouth
Crossroads of the American Revolution National Park Monmouth Battlefield
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Celebration of Independence
Crossroads of the American Revolution National Park Garrett D. Wall Park, Mansfield Street, Belvidere, NJ, United States
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Commemoration of the 248th Anniversary of the Battle of Monmouth
Crossroads of the American Revolution National Park Monmouth Battlefield
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Step into the Shoes of a Colonial Surveyor
Crossroads of the American Revolution National Park Indian King Tavern Museum
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Board of Education Meeting (Public Session 6:30PM)
The Ewing Public Schools GUSZ BUILDING
6:00 pm
Tuesday June 16
Saturday June 20
Sunday June 21
Monday June 22
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Baseball Banquet
Hamilton Township School District Mercer Oaks Golf Course, 725 Village Rd W, West Windsor Township
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Fisher Middle School 8th Grad Promotion Ceremony
The Ewing Public Schools 2099 Pennington Road, Ewing, NJ 08618
6:30 pm -
NHS Graduation
Hamilton Township School District CURE Insurance Arena, 81 Hamilton Ave, Trenton, NJ 08611, USA
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CVB Group 1
Chesterfield Indoor Recreation 16 Fenton Lane Park, Chesterfield, NJ 08515
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250TH CELEBRATION WITH GEORGE WASHINGTON →
RWJ Fitness & Wellness Center, 3100 Quakerbridge Rd, Hamilton Township
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John Abbott House Tours →
Hamilton Township, NJ Calendar, 2200 Kuser Road, Hamilton
1:00 pm
Monday June 15
Tuesday June 16
Thursday June 18
Friday June 19
Saturday June 20
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- Please help me find my lovable and adorable 13 year old declawed cream colored cat who is scared and missing his loving family, He's very timid and afraid of strangers.
His name is Ellie. Lost 4 nights ago from Quakerbridge Road near the 5 points. Ellie is an indoor cat and not familiar with the outside. Please… (Nextdoor Hamilton) - Some people have been complaining about deer and accidents becoming more frequent but fail to realize it’s our fault for taking their habitats away.
A deer is a beautiful creature and is also the 2nd best source of red meat , 2nd only to an elk. Their hides and antlers are made into clothing ,… (Nextdoor Hamilton Square)
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