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...

State of the City: Trenton Water Works drowning in bad news

This article was originally published in the February 2018 Trenton Downtowner. ...

Letter to the Princeton Echo editor: Better than buttons

This letter was originally published in the February 2017 Princeton Echo. ...

Mayor Fried: Project Freedom coming to Town Center South

The proposed location may have changed over the last several months, but the vision remains the same. ...

Ewing Then and Now: Looking back and looking ahead

For the past two years, I’ve begun with a “quiz” in January, which people have told me they enjoyed. So, I’ll start 2018 with...

A year-end look at the role of community news

In an era when “news” is often referred to as “fake news,” and when people in high places demand that reporters be fired for...

Hamilton Post letters: Keep speaking up, Chris Smith

Having worked in corporate America for more than 30 years, there’s no question that our nation’s tax structure needs comprehensive reform. It’s punitive and...