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...

Mayor Dave Fried: Still few answers in Mercer County election debacle

We have said since even before polls closed on Nov. 8, 2022 that we will not stop until fundamental change is made in how...

Fight in the Museum: 9 questions with glass artist Susan Kelly

Colored glass has its origins in ancient Egypt and Rome. It has been an instrumental architectural element in Catholic churches for centuries, bridging the...

From Hopewell Township: Bear Tavern speed limit reduced to 25 mph

Drive by nearly any school in Mercer County and you’ll see the speed limit when kids are coming and going is 25 miles per...

Dabbene: What’s cooking? Good luck looking!

I do a lot of the cooking in our house, and over time I’ve accumulated a stable of staples—recipes that are easy to make...

The Manual Training and Industrial School: diplomas and sunrises

Following the abolition of slavery by federal lawmakers, African-Americans strived to construct a new order on the foundations of the old. Those born into...

Kevin Nerwinski: About the budget process and the Lawrence community

Who is interested in a short story about the municipal budget process for Lawrence Township? ...