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...

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...

5 years of ‘Fight in the Museum’: A look back

Marking the five year anniversary of this Fight in the Museum column, we would like to check in...

Dave Fried: Listening to the community is an important part of governing

According to the United Nations, good governance is measured by eight factors. ...

Nature in the Valley: Ready to go outside and play once again

It seems we have survived “fools spring,” “second winter” and “actual spring” with a dose of “summer.” But no matter what the thermometer says,...

From the Township: Working to revitalize the former BMS campus

As New Jersey continues to lead in the 21st century innovation economy, Hopewell Township is poised to become a world-class center for pharmaceutical research...

Fight in the Museum: 10 questions with graphic artist Matt Morton

Matt Morton is a graphic artist who is making art full time, for clients who need screen printing, logos designed and other custom artwork....

Hamilton, N.J. — America’s Favorite Gnometown

Back in March, a new community moved into some tree hollows in Veterans Park. Neither insect nor animal, their bright colors, permanent smiles, and...

Kiovsky: Mary Street had a little lamb — or more

Mary Street is one of those quaint streets in Bordentown where colorful row houses are attached like the pearls on a necklace. Each pearl...