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: Taking the pulse of arts in Hamilton

Art is something that we all learn about in school and use to make our homes, businesses and public spaces more beautiful or thought...

Robbinsville Mayor’s Column: new year, new internet?

Wishing everyone a safe, healthy and happy new year has never been more from the heart than right now. ...

Paul Ligeti: The story of West Windsor

Happy New Year! Beginning this month, the Historical Society of West Windsor, a nonprofit dedicated to documenting, preserving, and publicizing the history of our...

Kevin Nerwinski: A bit on the planning and zoning process

Planning board and zoning board hearings on development applications, at times, stir powerful emotions from residents who believe approval would negatively impact them. Their...

Helen Kull: Two exotic visitors

Several years ago, while researching his book, One Square Mile: A History of Trenton Junction, NJ, local historian, author, and West Trenton resident Mark...

Ilene Black: A life well lived

When we were cleaning out my dad’s house in preparation for selling it, I came across an unlabeled box. I opened it up and...