BRHS students, historical society collaborate on banner project

By Tim Rollender The Bordentown Historical Society recently celebrated the the installation of three commemorative banners celebrating the lives and legacies of Francis Hopkinson, Patience Lovell Wright, and Thomas Paine—three...

Smires and Associates surpasses $2B in sales

Smires and Associates has become an established locally owned-and-operated real estate business in central New Jersey even though...

Bordentown boys 4×400 crowned sectional champs

Nick Raynor, Ryan Fryc, Lucas Klama and Aidan Peters were fairly confident that they could advance out of...

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...

Mercer County Cultural Festival, Food Truck Rally Returns June 6

Mercer County will celebrate the region’s diverse cultures, music and cuisine during the 14th Annual Cultural Festival and...

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Trudy Atkins named new Bordentown schools superintendent

The Bordentown Regional School District has found its new superintendent. ...

The Mailliards: American soil beneath their feet

After the collapse of the Napoleonic Empire in 1815, political unrest forced Napoleon Bonaparte’s brother, Joseph, into self-imposed exile by seeking refuge in America...

Allison Hoppe ‘taking the mound by storm’ for Bordentown

Despite losing last year to COVID-19 shutdowns after reaching the 2019 NJSIAA Group II state final, Bordentown High’s softball team still had four solid...

Dancing Flame Candle Company heats up during pandemic

If you had told Emily Ayers a year ago that she’d be running a successful candle business out of her home, she would have...

Summer garden tours in full bloom

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Catching up with Mayor Sciortino

Jennifer Sciortino is active in Bordentown City. She’s a member of the Parks Committee, Elks Lodge 2085 and Bordentown City Cats. She’s been a...

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