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120 East State Awarded $12 Million NJEDA Tax Credit
TRENTON, N.J. (June 19, 2025) – 120 East State, the Trenton nonprofit transforming historic First Presbyterian Church into a multi-use community and cultural complex catalyzing economic and workforce development, announced
NJEDA Board Approves Historic Property Award to Trenton-Based Nonprofit
This excerpt was taken from a press release originally published by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) on June 11, 2025. To read the original and complete publication, please
120 East State Launches Music Video Contest Celebrating Trenton’s Future
Trenton, NJ — March 19, 2025 Following the overwhelming success of last year’s community-driven logo contest, 120 East State is thrilled to announce its next creative initiative — the 120
Exciting Updates from 120 East State: Jan/Feb 2024
Photo Credits: Steve Thomas, reenactor (http://livinghistoryco.com) portrays an NJ’s own Colonel Tye at RevNJ’s Tavern Talks held at 120 East State on December 29. Thanks to the DEP, Washington Crossing
120 East State Appeals to Community to Help Solve A 200-year-old Trenton History Mystery
Solve the Mystery of Early Black Trentonians Buried in the Churchyard. Perfect way to celebrate Black History Month by rediscovering critical Black history in Trenton.
2024 In Review: Celebrating a Year of Growth and Impact
Photo Credit: Steve Thomas, reenactor (http://livinghistoryco.com) portrays an NJ’s own Colonel Tye at RevNJ’s Tavern Talks held at 120 East State on December 29. Thanks to the DEP, Washington Crossing
Press & Media
New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) – June 11, 2025
NJEDA Board Approves Historic Property Award To Trenton-Based Nonprofit
Greater Trenton – March 21, 2025
120 East State Launches Music Video Contest Celebrating Trenton’s Future
Trenton Daily – March 20, 2025
120 East State Launched Music Video Contest Celebrating Trenton’s Future
Trenton Daily – December 24, 2024
Raise a Pint at 120 East State’s Tavern Talks
Trenton Daily – October 5, 2024
Trenton Daily – September 20, 2024
Trenton Daily – September 7, 2024
120 East State Receives $749,640 National Park Service Award
Trenton Daily – June 6, 2024
Time To Vote In 120 East State Logo Contest
Trenton Daily – May 8, 2024
120 East State Logo Contest Deadline Extended to June 2
Trenton Daily – April 8, 2024
120 East State Announces Community Logo Contest
Preservation New Jersey – January 23, 2024
Synod Of The Northeast – December 19, 2023
Matthew 25 In Action: The Steeple Center – A Testament to Faith in Action
Greater Trenton – December 7, 2023
120 East State to Transform Downtown Church into Steeple Center For Arts and Culture
Trenton Daily – December 6, 2023
120 East State to Transform Downtown Church into Steeple Center For Arts and Culture
MidJersey.news – December 6, 2023
Trentonian – December 5, 2023
Renovation for First Presbyterian Church of Trenton get $3m from New Jersey Historic Trust