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Trenton, New Jersey Patch AM: a 4 min read

Cheers Trenton! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Trenton’s new free market could change grocery shopping in West Ward
  • Trenton-connected planning leader Sidney L. Willis remembered for public service
  • Where does Trenton girls soccer stand in this week’s CVC race?

Also on today's calendar: Croton Arts Festival 2026 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you know the moon is going broke? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Cloudy, a little rain; cool, with a high of 62 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Mostly cloudy and warmer, temps: high: 71, low: 55.
  • Wednesday: Some sun, then turning cloudy, with a high of 76 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• The 222: Community Market and Resource Hub opens in Trenton (trentonjournal.com) — A new free, choice-based community market has opened on North Hermitage Avenue to give Trenton’s West Ward residents easier access to fresh food and essential household items. The 222: Community Market and Resource Hub also connects families with housing, parenting, and other support services, aiming to reduce the burdens of traveling outside the city for groceries and help neighbors meet multiple basic needs in one dignified space.
   

• Sidney L. Willis of Skillman, former special master supporting the court in its landmark decision of what became known as the Mount Laurel II decision, Dies (themontynews.org) — Longtime New Jersey planner Sidney L. Willis, who began his state career in Trenton and later returned to lead state and regional planning, has died at 96. He helped shape the Mount Laurel II affordable housing decision and was active in the First Unitarian Church of Trenton, leaving a legacy of public service, civil rights work, and community leadership across the state.
   

• High school girls soccer standings, statistics and rankings (through Sept. 27) (trentonian.com) — Area girls soccer standings show where Trenton High’s team sits in the Colonial Valley Conference, alongside nearby schools like Hamilton West, Ewing, and Nottingham. Through Sept. 27, the roundup highlights division records, top scorers, shutout leaders, and power rankings, helping Trenton fans track how local rivals are shaping up early in the season.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Mercer Street Friends and Partners Open The 222: Community Market and Resource Hub in Trenton —NJNewForYou Read on Patch
  • Anyone else getting near the end?
    I only have some green tomatoes, peppers and a couple white eggplant left in the yard. Is there a time cutoff you all go by? (Nextdoor Hamilton Square)
  • Spectra Experiences posted a job opening for Warehouse Runner | Part Time | CURE Insurance Arena in Trenton. Apply here.
  • Ryder posted a job opening for Dedicated Billing Specialist - REMOTE in Trenton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Trenton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Ewing

  • Maceri's Brace Leads Men's Soccer to 3-0 Win at Neumann (tcnjathletics.com)
  • The Small U.S. Cities You Can Now Fly Nonstop To Florida And Vegas From (thetravel.com)

Hamilton

  • Hamilton Woman Dies in House Fire (tapinto.net)
  • Football: Lawrence Hangs on to Beat Nottingham, 14-12 (tapinto.net)

Lawrence

  • Boys Soccer: Results and recaps for Saturday, Sept. 26 (nj.com)

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: It's down to its last quarter. (Thank you Linda H. for sending it in!)
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