L. A. Parker, Trentonian

L. A. Parker

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.A. PARKER: Violence a byproduct of poverty and lack of education

Johnny Morris' WIMG Radio (1300 AM) station offers a persistent public service announcement that violence serves no purpose. → Read More

House Speaker Pelosi shines brief but positive light on her 2008 visit to City of Trenton

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi put Trenton on the map positively Wednesday when she recollected a February 2008 visit made in support of a Isles, Inc. youth job initiative. → Read More

L.A. Parker: Mayor Gusciora leadership questioned after removal of acting police Director Pedro Medina

Jerell Blakeley predicted infamy Thursday if his fellow city council members passed an ordinance that increased salaries for numerous City of Trenton cabinet positions. → Read More

Deteriorating Trenton property reminiscent of a dollhouse

At first glance a rear view of 164 Walnut Ave. reminds one of some child dollhouse. → Read More

Trenton should purchase wrecking balls instead of buying street sweepers

Seeing is believing although a stop at 162 Walnut Ave. delivers a mindboggling experience that channels disbelief. → Read More

East Trenton reunion party to be held at George Page Park Saturday

Tamiko Green voiced a wonderful acknowledgment regarding the 11th annual East Trenton Reunion party set for George Page Park on Saturday, July 14. → Read More

L.A. Parker: Information and inspections are the keys to cleaning up Trenton

East Ward Councilman Joseph Harrison toured several Franklin St. blocks Friday and discovered issues never confronted by his predecessor. → Read More

Trenton YMCA to host summit addressing issues affecting teens and young adults

With Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) reporting gaining an abundance of news coverage, a worthy story occurred with minimal mention. → Read More

L.A. Parker: Tons to do in Trenton, get out and find it

As Cirque Us completed a two-hour performance under the Big Top, uh, well, four metal poles that served as stanchions for rope and other tricks, guests moved around the Roebling Wire Works factory. → Read More

Chicken Litter: Trenton cannot do more with less

Chicken Little may have thought the sky had fallen last week as a couple hundred chicken wing tips littered Chambers Street near Chuck’s Cafe. → Read More

Stand up Trenton residents, we must continue Art All Night: L.A. Parker

Police were gone from Roebling Wire Works last Wednesday after investigations wrapped following Sunday morning’s mass shooting at the Art All Night event. → Read More

Danielle Grady ranked as an easy patsy, but no longer: L.A. Parker

Nobody puts Danielle Grady in the corner, baby. → Read More

TDA to announce Trenton concert series Thursday at Mill Hill Park

Trenton Downtown Association will be hosting a press event in Mill Hill Park at 11:30 a.m. Thursday to announce the launch of the 2018 Levitt AMP Trenton Music Series. → Read More

Discussions about Trenton’s crime should include ideas to end poverty: L.A. Parker

Honesty remains a successful policy for most issues, so, let’s talk about the Art All Night mass shooting and why this event receives saturated news coverage. → Read More

Silence contributes to Trenton’s apathy and violence: L.A. Parker

It is deafening.The silence offered by city clergy regarding issues in Trenton and elsewhere contributes to this city’s apathy and increased violence. → Read More

John Bailey’s stock soared when Gusciora claimed second-place

John Bailey has left the building, city and state. → Read More

Improving your mental state can improve your life: L.A. PARKER

African Americans should consider mental health therapy. → Read More

Split Decision: Jay Feely joke was tasteless, but still just a joke

NFL kicker Jay Feely said a photo of him holding a pistol while standing between his daughter and her prom date served as a joke. → Read More

Hightstown students should understand consequences follow behavior: L.A. Parker

An alleged Hightstown student called with his complaint about a column published here about his school’s basketball game against Trenton Central High School. → Read More

L.A. Parker: Cleanup on Hart Ave. showed power of organizations and community

Separate illegal dumping incidents as reported by The Trentonian last week received immediate action by city officials and community organizations. → Read More