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...

Snookered No More

They say there’s a sucker born every minute and right now that would be me. It has to do with our cars and getting...

Let’s fix this: Trenton police, public must meet expectations on service calls

The recent incident in which a city couple had to wait 22 minutes for a police response to a situation involving the removal of...

Is Trenton Councilwoman Kathy McBride planning mayoral run?

Three years into her four year term, Councilwoman McBride is opening a "Constituents Office." ...

Keeping Up with the Times

There are times I miss being a television news reporter; last week was not one of them. I am glad I was not reporting...

Hoping for Korea

One of the best perks of having friends and family all over the world — as so many of us do these days —...

More changes coming to Trenton-Mercer

Improved taxiways, tower troubles and pay-for-parking in the works ...