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: 10 questions with Barbara Jaenicke

Looking at the paintings of Barbara Courtney Jaenicke, you are transported to a specific spot, that you had to hike to get to. ...

Nature in the Valley: Exploring the intersection between art and nature

Carolyn McGrath recently received the 2021 Governor’s Educator of the Year Award for her excellent work as an art teacher at Hopewell Valley Central...

Checking in with: acting Hopewell Township administrator George Snyder

Starting this month, Hopewell Township is set to contribute a monthly column to Community News on a topic of interest to local readers. Up...

Pia de Jong: The tears of compassion

After all the emotions of the past four years — the frustration, the anger, the indignation, the fear — the compassion that radiated before,...

Letter: Your food donation can make a difference

I am writing this letter for two reasons. One, because Yes We Can! Food Drives is so deeply appreciative of the community support we...

Letter: Reflecting on winter’s wicked glory

When I heard there was a chance of snow the night of Dec. 16, the news passed over my head without much of a...