Commentary

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...

Nature in the Valley: Come Outside and Play a valuable tradition in Hopewell Valley

Prior to its May 20 committee meeting, Hopewell Township celebrated its designation as a 2018 ...

Amazon’s Alexa: virtual assistant or cyber spy

Recently, a report came out stating that Alexa, the voice-controlled device, is listening to private conversations in homes. ...

Can anything be done about the proliferation of rentals from The College of New Jersey in Ewing?

I live in the Churchill Greens development. About two years ago, a home that sat empty for quite some time was suddenly filled with...

Robbinsville Mayor’s Column: preparing for our biggest month of recreation

Our biggest month of recreation is on tap in the coming days, highlighted by the Robbinsville Township Community Day Festival June 8 at Community...

From the Robbinsville Schools: Perfecting that tough job called parenting

Parenting is one tough job. Despite the advice we may have been fortunate enough to receive from our own parents, returning home with our...

Parting Shot: Going Home

I don’t have to get ready to visit my mother. She never likes it when I put anything on my face. “You are beautiful...