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...

Suburban Mom: Olympics were a proud moment for Korean Americans

If I didn’t love the Shib Sibs before a particular moment captured on television recently, I sure became an ardent fan in that very...

In the Game of Cones, you win or you die of sleep deprivation

There’s an episode of the television show Parks and Recreation where Ben Wyatt, a character feeling stuck in a rut between jobs, creates a...

Hamilton Post Inbox: Recalling Mercerville as it was

I know where, but not when. When was the name Sand Town first used? By the time that Hamilton Township was incorporated, Sand Town...

Load of spit: what genetic testing taught me about my roots

For most of my life, I heard the same stories about my family’s history. ...

The Great Flu Pandemic: A dark and tragic time in Ewing

Last month we recognized the 100th anniversary of the official founding of the West Trenton Presbyterian Church. We’ve noted other milestones here as well,...

Letter: Lawrence Township can do more on water

While I appreciate the Lawrence Township mayor’s response to the ...