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...

Project Medicine Drop: Safe drug disposal in Hopewell Township

Hopewell Township is taking proactive steps to prevent prescription drug abuse by participating in the Project Medicine Drop program. ...

Kevin Nerwinski: About my salary…

I recently came upon a Facebook post on one of the several community pages that stated the following: ...

Schore to Please: Know Your Place

I was traveling up Aunt Molly Road on my way to a party celebrating the indictment of the most corrupt person in the country,...

Mayor Dave Fried: Show appreciation for the RTPD

Normally, I would reserve the well-deserved praise for our Robbinsville Township Police Department in this space for August, when “National Night Out” corresponds with...

Fight in the Museum: 11 Questions with Versatile Artist Tatiana Oles

Tatiana Oles is a true artist. She is the kind that other artists admire. She can paint, sculpt, make collage, use fabric, and make...

Kevin Nerwinski: The 2023 Lawrence municipal budget, part II

I intend this article to better inform those interested in our public budget process. Although it is a bit choppy with dates and descriptions,...