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...

Thomas Kelly: 9 questions with police sketch artist Moises Martinez

Wanted posters date at least back to the Old West, and possibly before. Detective Moises Martinez is a present day Forensic Composite artist with...

Peter Dabbene: From Smelly, With Love

When my two separate weekly pickup basketball games were cancelled because of Covid-19 back in mid-March 2020, it seemed like a necessary, and hopefully...

Ilene Black: Celebrating a leaky July 4

So, it’s the Thursday before the 4th of July. I’m psyched because I have 4 days off from work. ...

Dave Fried: Police appreciation week

Needless to say, we live in difficult times. But imagine needing help and calling the police, only no one answers. ...

No ‘Independence’ for us

We just celebrated Independence Day last month­—the 245th anniversary of our declaration of independence from Britain. But how many of you know that 227...

Summertime…

Just say that one rather common word a bit more languidly than usual, drawn out with the slightest hint of melody, followed by a...