(Photo Courtesy of Mercer County) A PROSPEROUS COUNTY: At a countywide economic summit last Thursday at Princeton University, Mercer County Executive Brian Hughes praised the economic status of the county, but said that there was more work to be done in attracting industry and business to the region.

At Economic Summit, Mercer County Declared One of the "Brighter Spots" in New Jersey

Matthew Hersh

Despite a statewide economy that has slipped in the past year compared to the national economy, Mercer County was touted as one of the exceptions to the rule last Thursday at the Mercer County Economic Summit at the Friends Center on the Princeton University campus.

Restaurant Patrons, for the Most Part, Don't Mind Being Asked to "Butt Out"

Matthew Hersh

If all goes according to former Gov. Richard Codey's plan, Friday, April 14, will be the last day you can see someone lighting up at a bar or restaurant anywhere in New Jersey.