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...

A shopping center called Windsor Plaza

The shopping center in West Windsor that many people still think of as our main one is the one on the west side of...

The lists of Christmases past

Every year at this time I ask my kids for their holiday wish lists. For a sentimental mom into history, these lists — in...

The Lists of Christmases Past

Every year at this time I ask my kids for their holiday wish lists. For a sentimental mom into history, these lists — in...

Windsor Plaza Design: Puzzling but Commonplace

The shopping center in West Windsor that many people still think of as our main one is the one on the west side of...

Light switches, sleeping teens and other hazards of house hunting

This time of year, crowds of people around the country get in the Christmas spirit by touring through handsome homes dolled up for the...

Memories of Christmas meals past

I’m not originally from Trenton. But in my years of being around town I have had my share of Trenton holiday meals — everything...