Hopewell, NJ

Area musicians brought their talents to Howell Living History Farm in Hopewell Township on Saturday for the annual fiddle contest, now in its 36th year, sponsored by the Hunterdon Folk Exchange. The event also featured homemade food, ice cream, horse-drawn wagon rides, a children’s craft, and more. Attendees share what they are looking forward to […]

ON THE TOUR: Artist Ric Stang is shown in his studio, one of the many venues on the annual Hopewell Tour Des Arts to be held September 26 and 27. The Hopewell Tour Des Arts, hosted by the Hopewell Valley Arts Council, returns for its 19th year on Saturday, September 26, and Sunday, September 27, […]

WINNING IMAGE: Artist Laura Warne is the winner of this year’s Hopewell Harvest Fair Cover Art Contest for her work depicting Hopewell Elementary School in autumn. The board of trustees of the Hopewell Harvest Fair has announced the winner of its annual Cover Art Contest — Laura Warne is the recipient of the $250 prize […]

Craig Williams won't see freedom until after 2150. He was convicted of murdering his parents in their Hopewell Township home. Continue reading…

He was sentenced to 154 years in prison for the 2023 stabbing deaths of his parents, Brenda and Billy Williams, at their Hopewell Township home.

Violinist Nathan Bishop, shown here, will be joined by accordion player Rob Curto for a free concert in Hopewell on September 20 at 4 p.m. at Hopewell Old School Baptist Meetinghouse, 46 West Broad Street. The focus is the American fiddling tradition. Bishop will play three instruments: Irish fiddle, Scandinavian Hardanger d’amore fiddle, and classical […]

NEXT STAGE: Hopewell Valley Stage, at 5 South Greenwood Avenue in Hopewell, is back from a summer pause with improvements and a fall schedule. (Photo courtesy of Hopewell Valley Stage) By Wendy Greenberg Now featuring enhanced projection capabilities, more concessions choices, a revamped website, and beer on tap, Hopewell Valley Stage’s six-week summer hiatus set […]