Trentonian

United StatesTrenton, New Jersey, United StatesEnglish

Serving as a prominent source of local news for New Jersey’s capital city, this daily publication is widely recognized for its aggressive, crime-focused reporting and grassroots approach to community journalism. Established in 1946, it maintains a distinct tabloid-style voice that prioritizes investigative coverage of Trenton’s municipal government and public safety issues.

MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN NEW JERSEY

Operating within the shadow of two massive out-of-state media hubs, the local press ecosystem has undergone heavy chain consolidation while maintaining historically significant regional dailies. Circulation is dominated by the Advance Publications-owned Newark Star Ledger, the largest daily paper, followed closely by Gannett properties like the Asbury Park Press and the Bergen County-based Record, as well as Lee Enterprises' Press of Atlantic City. Alongside these consolidated legacy broadsheets, an active specialty press serves specific demographics, highlighted by Spanish-language weeklies such as Ahora and cultural publications like Biz India. Paperboy indexes 78 New Jersey newspapers — browse the full directory below.

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