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...

Fight in the Museum: 9 questions with artist Leni Paquet-Morante

We began this Fight in the Museum column five years ago by interviewing artist Leni Paquet-Morante. Her work is more highly sought over now,...

Dr. Klim’s Korner: Distraction-free classrooms: Reclaiming student engagement

As educators, parents, and community members, we have a shared responsibility to ensure that every child in our district feels supported, understood, and equipped...

Helen Kull: Must-see Ewing history

Although this column was created as an outreach for both the Ewing Township Historic Preservation Society and the Township Historic Preservation Commission, I do...

Complex Simplicity: The creepy-cool road to nowhere

The Talking Heads had a big hit with the song “Road to Nowhere” back in 1985, and now in 2024, I finally got to...

Bordentown History: Welcome to West Jersey

Whether you realize it or not, you live in West Jersey. You may be thinking to yourself, I live in South Jersey, or at...

Happy Valley: School board referendum — what went wrong?

It’s a good thing the HVRSD bond vote was held at the fire department, because that referendum went down in flames, Failing by 65%...