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...

Parting Shot: Song of the open road

This article was originally published in the December 2017 Princeton Echo. ...

The nostalgic memories of Christmases past

The Christmas season is a time for nostalgic memories. It’s a time to reflect on the many memories surrounding this wonderful time of the...

Foster: Make schools a sanctuary

Much has been written recently about the debate over “sanctuary cities.” This back and forth has politicized the word “sanctuary” in a way that...

Fried: Thank you, Robbinsville

Serving as your mayor since 2005 has been an honor and a privilege, and I am humbled the residents of Robbinsville chose to reelect...

Winners in HoVal school board election grateful for chance to serve again

We would like to express our appreciation to the voters of Hopewell Township for their support in this year’s Hopewell Valley Regional School District...

Rev In Peace, my beloved Minerva: Saying goodbye to your first car

Here lies Minerva. She lived a good life. (Well, not here, exactly. She’s probably in some garage somewhere, en route to South America, or...