Mayor Chris Bobbitt: Two decades of service shaped by community

As I was thinking about the topic of this month’s column, I was also thinking about the Memorial Day holiday. The big event of the long weekend is the...

Bordentown History: Francis Hopkinson, the flag, your money and the branding of America

When we think of the American flag’s origins, the name Betsy Ross typically springs to mind, conjuring images...

Complex Simplicity: Lessons from a recently spayed pet

By Lumi Dabbene I suppose I should begin by introducing myself—the name’s Lumi, and I’m a young dog who...

Donnie Black: Grandparents are grand!

This story goes out to all of the grandparents out there. I am so lucky to have had...

Bordentown History: Which side are you on?

As we approach the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, many critics and historians evaluate the legacy...

She Said, She Said: Saying goodbye to our sweet, gassy buddy

I knew Zaga would be ours as soon as I saw him. Well, a picture of him. ...

Schore to Please: A moving experience

After over 40 years in the same house, we are moving. While it’s only from one end of Hopewell Township to the other, the...

Nature in the Valley: Every day should be Earth Day

A little history: Earth Day was founded by U. S. Sen. Gaylord Nelson as an environmental teach-in first held on April 22, 1970. Nelson...

Parting shot: The sleepless solution

“And does your baby already sleep through the night?” ...

Schirmer letter to the editor: it’s been an honor

Allow me to begin by saying it has been an incredible honor and privilege to serve you as your councilwoman. My time on the...

Bridgegate saga showed Bill Baroni as we didn’t know him

The Feb. 26 sentencing of Bill Baroni made national news as one of the final chapters of the years-long Bridgegate saga. ...