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...

From the Robbinsville Schools: Listening to our stakeholders

One of my favorite educational authors is Deborah Meier. A passionate advocate for children, teachers and parents as well as a champion in the...

Snedeker: A look back at the past four years

A little over four years ago, the first of my Looking Back columns was published in the West Windsor and Plainsboro News in June...

HoVal Letters to the Editor: Now is the time to vote

To everyone who was upset by the 2016 election: now is the time to put your vote where your outrage is. Election Day is...

From the HoVal Schools: Hopewell United in empathy

Giving back and doing community service are important traits that we want students to develop prior to graduation. The question that we as a...

Ewing Then and Now: Uncle Charlie* needs you!

I fully admit that I was very surprised recently when more than two dozen people showed up—in light rain—for the ...

Betting on Black: Sisters from other misters

I have been writing for the Ewing Observer...