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...

Township Talk: Hopewell welcomes historic Salem Oak seedling

Hopewell Township has always prided itself on its rural character and commitment to sustainability and open space. And we love our trees! ...

Helen Kull: Artifacts of Ewing’s past

This month we reminisce one last time with Patricia Whitehead Stoner and her reflections on Ewing’s past, as recorded by her in 1940. Reading...

Ask the mayor: Can I get reimbursed if a plow destroys my mailbox?

From time to time Ewing Mayor Bert Steinmann answers questions posed by readers or members of the Ewing Observer’s staff. This month, the mayor...

Ilene Black: Generations separated by a common language

I’m asking nicely here. I’m not begging. But I am strongly requesting that people stop changing the English language on us senior citizens. ...

Kevin Nerwinski: The Whitehead Road roundabout

Since April is Distracted Driver Awareness Month, I decided to write a topical article in combination with a community issue. ...

Lisa Wolff: Native wildflower programs a boon for butterflies and schools

Say it with me, “Zer Sees.” It’s spelled “Xerces.” People look really awkward when they see that word in writing and need to pronounce...