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: Focus on making students ready for life, not state testing

For many schools in New Jersey, the emphasis on aligning curriculum with the Common Core State Standards appears to be linked with the state’s...

‘For Whom the Bell Tolls’

About a quarter century ago, when I was a writer at the NBC affiliate in San Francisco, one of my duties was to produce...

What’s in a Map?

One way to get an idea of what a new place is like is to look at a map that shows its area graphically....

Robbinsville Mayor’s Column: Cablevision’s CBS decision counts as another win for constituents

For every “big win’’—such as getting Amazon.com and other Fortune 500 ratables like McKesson Corporation and Walgreen’s to come to Robbinsville Township—there have been...

What’s in a Snow Day?

Well, the kids got what they wanted, another snow day, and I can hear Will gently snoring right now as I write this. He...

Looking Back: Reflections on the Meadowlands

Last Sunday’s Super Bowl in which the Seattle Seahawks defeated the Denver Broncos 43 to 8 was played less than 50 miles from here....