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...

Looking Back: Saturday at the Dump

When we moved to West Windsor in 1957, everyone who had their own house was responsible for disposing of their own trash, garbage, and...

Ewing Then and Now: Remembering Trenton Junction School

Fisk School, West Trenton By Helen Kull ...

Valley Road School debate’s two sides

The Valley Road School building has become a source of contention between the Princeton School District and a group of residents who wish to...

Betting on Black: How do you spell frustration? T-E-C-H-N-O-L-O-G-Y!

Does anyone else get frustrated by automated phone menus? You know, when you call a business and you hear, “You have reached ‘The Worst...

Ewing Observer celebrates 10 years of community news

The cover of the first Ewing Observer, September 2003. ...

Needs More Tacos: Hamilton got more tacos

Most of the time, this column has been called Needs More Tacos. For a while, it was called Four More Things, but when it...