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...

Talking Technology

Even though I celebrated a major milestone birthday this year, I don’t feel that old, except when I stop to consider the major technological...

The Value of Hard Work

With my senior year just around the corner, I am mentally preparing myself for the onslaught of college applications, another round of AP classes,...

Lucky to be Alive

The calendar is about to flip to another school year and many of us are scurrying around this last week of summer thinking of...

Fighting Cancer

One of the more interesting aspects of being away from home during the school year is that I can see my family from a...

What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Stronger

This summer I’ve been focusing on my golf game, as this fall season will be my most competitive as a senior on my school’s...

Dr. Ken and the Meaning of Patriotism

This past Sunday we celebrated our nation’s 234th birthday with fireworks, barbecue, and apple pie on a holiday that reminds us that we live...