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...

Betting on Black: Home is where the heart (and other stuff) is

We still live in our starter home. We bought it in 1982 and were going to stay five years. Well, apparently it’s true that...

Wolff: Kudos to Hopewell Valley schools

Embracing Nature at School was the title of...

Pia de Jong: When 1 percent matters most

With children, mothers, brothers, and many friends living an ocean away, life is not always easy. But in this perilous time when no one...

Mercer County Board of Elections: How to vote safely in the 2020 general election

Voting for the Nov. 3, 2020 general election will be markedly different than voting the traditional way of entering a voting booth and pressing...

Letter: Liam Gonzales brings fresh perspective to Hamilton school board

As a community we have navigated turbulent times this year, having been called upon to reassess circumstances, change course, and adjust our lives. The...

Kiovsky: The American Revolution and the arena of war

In the summer of 1777, British General Sir William Howe set into motion an ambitious plan to strike at the heart of American democracy....