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...

Paul Ligeti: Penns Neck—The crossroads of history

Each month, the Historical Society of West Windsor—a nonprofit dedicated to documenting, preserving, and publicizing the history of our community—publishes a monthly column covering...

Helen Kull: Echoes from Cross Keys

Around the 1860’s, in the limited vicinity of Ewingville, Ewing Church and Shabbakonk Road, which he considers his ‘neighborhood,’ John Hendrickson recalls that...

Ilene Black: The tree of our lives

There’s a big old gnarled tree on Broad Avenue. It sits outside our neighbor’s fence, with a grassy area between it and the street....

Peter Dabbene: Anti-Dad and Beard Boy

I often go a few days without shaving, but usually no more than that. And back in February, I was reminded why. ...

Fight in the Museum: 13 questions with artist Mary Yess

Mary Yess has a long and distinguished list of arts leadership and accomplishments in the Mercer County area. Predominant in her art are the...

Pia de Jong: Click here, Alice

Every night, I stumble into the same maze. After I drowse off into a deep sleep, I suddenly wake up, startled, searching for something...