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...

Minutes from Somewhere Else: All I want for Christmas is…

Around this time every year, many of us are faced with a question—“So, what do you want for Christmas?” ...

Betting on Black: The ghosts of Christmases past

I love those Norman Rockwell-like pictures of a perfect family dressed in perfect clothing and gathered around a perfectly decorated Christmas tree in a...

Ask the Doctor: Continue yearly exams post-menopause

Concerned about your health? Experts from Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton are ready to answer readers’ questions. Send your questions to askthedoc@rwjuhh.edu. ...

Gardening Adventures: Amaryllis offers bold holiday color

When most people think of festive Christmas plants, they often picture the traditional Christmas tree and the red poinsettia. But another easy-to-grow plant can...

New park means a lot to Foxmoor

By Jayme Race Editor’s note: The neighborhood park...

Language Snafu

I consider myself fairly in tune with the times and my children, especially when it comes to language, but a recent incident has proven...