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May 21, 2021

TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–The City of Trenton Fire Department, the Trenton Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association (FMBA) Locals 6 & 206 and Buzzetta Catering hosted the second annual Food-A-Thon today, at City Hall.

The event was free for all Trenton residents and employees. The event served cheesesteaks, burgers, chicken tenders, fried Oreos, funnel cakes, and more.

“Our first responders serve our city in many ways outside their regular duties,” said Mayor Gusciora

“We’re grateful for all the partners who put this wonderful event together and encourage our staff and Trentonians alike to enjoy the festivities together tomorrow.” — Mayor W. Reed Gusciora

Photos by Brian McCarthy, OnScene News

May 24, 2021

TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–A verbal dispute between a boyfriend and girlfriend turned violent last night, when the female stabbed the male in the 200 Block of Coolidge Avenue.

The victim is a 28 year old black male and the suspect is a 36 year old black female. The woman was placed under arrest for aggravated assault with weapon and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose. She also had four outstanding warrants for her arrest, Trenton Police Detective Sergeant Cynthia Hargis told MidJersey.news

No further information is available at this time.

December 22, 2020

ROBBINSVILLE, NJ (MERCER)– For the first time in 800 years, planets Saturn and Jupiter aligned. It may appear as one star observed from Earth with the naked eye, hence the conjunction nicknamed the “Christmas Star.” During the month of December, the two planets appeared to move closer together, and on Monday night, they were closest. Unfortunately, clouds over most of New Jersey kept most from seeking the spectacle. Tonight, there was a short break in the clouds long enough to get a photograph of the conjunction.

If you did not see the two planets, you will still have an opportunity over the next few days to see the rare conjunction, but it will appear that the planets are moving further apart each night.

To see the planets, look in the Southwest sky just after dusk and you will see two bright objects that may appear as one with the naked eye. If you use binoculars or a telescope, you can see the two planets apart. As the week progresses, however, Jupiter and Saturn will move further apart once again. To make things easier, use an application like Star Walk 2 or Google Sky Map to find and identify the planets.

Saturn and Jupiter aligned to appear as one as observed from Earth with the naked eye in a conjunction nicknamed the “Christmas Star” This photograph was taken with an effective 1,000 mm lens with the crop factor.