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...

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...

5 years of ‘Fight in the Museum’: A look back

Marking the five year anniversary of this Fight in the Museum column, we would like to check in...

From Hopewell Township: Traffic safety improvements coming to Hopewell in 2025

In 2025, Hopewell Township will see at least three significant traffic safety improvements. These critical upgrades are the...

Dave Fried: Policing in America is not getting any easier

On July 12, I signed Executive Order 2023-43 declaring July 30 to August 5, 2023 “Police Appreciation Week” in Robbinsville Township. ...

Kevin Nerwinski: Trenton Water Works still has a long way to go

From time to time, I check on the various community Facebook pages to see what members are interested in. A topic that seems to...

Dabbene: The Art (and the Annoyance) of the Deal

Most products in America sell for a predetermined price. Even if the manufacturer’s recommended price is discounted through sales or, less frequently, increased due...

From Hopewell Twp: Township receives $2 million for Senior and Community Center

I recently received a call from Assemblyman Anthony Verrelli. It’s always great to speak with Assemblyman Verrelli, who is a fellow Hopewell Township resident....

Bend in the River: All that glitters is Gilder

Born in Bordentown, Richard Watson Gilder (1844-1909) was a gifted individual that served as editor of one of the country’s most accomplished magazines of...

Schore to Please: Petulant about pets

When I see a sign on a telephone pole asking, “Have you seen my Fluffy,” with a picture of an adorable feline, I know...