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...

Peter Dabbene: Going north for the winter, or: Oh, Canada!

For most people in New Jersey, the decision of where to go on a winter vacation is pretty simple—head south, toward warmer weather. I...

Inbox: Ewing’s new leaf pickup system is unfair to residents

The following letter, as it appeared in the February 2022 issue of Ewing Observer, incorrectly identified the writer as June Moon. Her first name...

Ilene Black: Holiday sewing project fail

My father had a pair of pants that he only wore on Christmas. For, like, over 25 years. The pants were bright red and...

Dave Fried: Recognizing the Hamilton Rotary for its service

When we talk about “stepping up” in the face of adversity, several local civic organizations come to mind. ...

Helen Kull: Sharing Ewing’s black history

I’ve been holding the topic of this column for several months, having decided it would be an appropriate one for the February column, since...

Kiovsky: The Snort of the Iron Bull

Without a doubt, the bucolic fabric of our country and the world changed with the advent of an industry known as railroading. It transformed...