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...

Editorial: Trenton mayoral candidates need to prove themselves fit to serve

Chart showing which candidate has filed what forms. ...

Ask the Mayor: Does Ewing have a noise ordinance?

In every edition of the Ewing Observer, Mayor Bert Steinmann answers readers’ questions, but since the dog days of summer are upon us, Observer...

You Only Live Once — Be Careful

Two weeks ago I went on a road trip with my friend Whitney to Ocean City, Maryland. We spent the weekend on the beach...

Looking Back: Where Could You Swim?

Long before West Windsor had its pool called WaterWorks at Community Park, if you didn’t have a private pool next to your house you...

From the Robbinsville Schools: School construction sparks excitement

Summer 2013 is an exciting time for the Robbinsville school district. ...

Needs More Tacos: That Ford guy says don’t go to college, but I’m not sure about that

If I were a marketing person buying television advertising time for my client, I would do whatever I could to get them to advertise...