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...

Fight in the Museum: 11 questions with folk artist Don Wolf

Don Wolf makes vehicles from beverage cans. The vehicles are based on true vehicles and are in scale. These cars, trucks and motorcycles are...

Dr. Klim’s Korner: Expansion coming for the LTPS preschool program

It is with great pleasure and excitement that I reflect on my first seven months as Superintendent of Lawrence Township Public Schools. ...

Dave Fried: Meals on Wheels: Honoring a great community partner

I am beyond thrilled that Robbinsville Meals on Wheels is the recipient of our 9th annual “Pay it Forward” event on May 14 at...

Bordentown History: The fall of Thomas Paine

In January 1776, a pamphlet titled “Common Sense” was published in Philadelphia by an anonymous author. Its effect was almost immediate. Two weeks after...

Helen Kull: Communing on high ground

In March, this column celebrated Ewing’s birthday, the official creation of the Township of Ewing on March 1, 1834. But Ewing had been known...

Complex Simplicity: The final rundown of ‘The Final Countdown’

Getting into someone else’s car carries with it the implicit understanding that you are entering a dictatorship, in which the person controlling the car...