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...

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...

5 years of ‘Fight in the Museum’: A look back

Marking the five year anniversary of this Fight in the Museum column, we would like to check in...

Peter Dabbene: From Smelly, With Love

When my two separate weekly pickup basketball games were cancelled because of Covid-19 back in mid-March 2020, it seemed like a necessary, and hopefully...

Ilene Black: Celebrating a leaky July 4

So, it’s the Thursday before the 4th of July. I’m psyched because I have 4 days off from work. ...

Dave Fried: Police appreciation week

Needless to say, we live in difficult times. But imagine needing help and calling the police, only no one answers. ...

No ‘Independence’ for us

We just celebrated Independence Day last month­—the 245th anniversary of our declaration of independence from Britain. But how many of you know that 227...

Summertime…

Just say that one rather common word a bit more languidly than usual, drawn out with the slightest hint of melody, followed by a...

Fight in the Museum: 6 questions with April Zay

April Zay is the owner of Hummingbird Arts. She is an artist, teacher, designer and mentor. Forced to retreat from her Hamilton space due...