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...

Letters: Robbinsville residents endorse candidates

On Tuesday, Nov. 6, residents of Robbinsville have another unique opportunity to provide a better pathway to educate our children with their Board of...

Hopewell Express readers endorse committee candidates

All is not well in Hopewell. With little or no public involvement and without the input of our school board, Julie Blake and the...

From the Hopewell Valley school board: Lessons in civility

Review the school district curriculum surrounding online behavior and couple it with the work we have done on equity and the result is an...

Tales of a hunter-scavenger

I pick up stuff, either while bike riding or walking the beach. On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, I am Indiana Jones. On Tuesdays, Thursdays...

Bud’s motto: work hard, play hard

My father was born two weeks after the stock market crash of 1929 and was aptly labeled a “depression baby.” His family’s experience of...

Let’s talk turkey: one man’s reflections on Thanksgiving

Look, I get it. A day of football and digestive distress isn’t sexy. ...