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...

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...

From the Township: Township adopts budget resulting in lower taxes for residents

The Hopewell Township Committee is committed to delivering the services our residents expect for the lowest possible cost. ...

Kiovsky: A second glimpse into the Gilder Age

Read part one here. After the death of...

Complex Simplicity: Me and my Entourage

Our family car, a 2007 Hyundai Entourage minivan, gave up the ghost a few months ago, with the odometer just short of 175,000 miles....

Fight in the Museum: 11 questions with Karen Wilbert-Keppel

Karen Wilbert-Keppel is an artist who works on her art every day, as artists are supposed to. She draws and paints a multitude of...