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...

Wolff: Embracing nature at school

As fall quickly approaches, the school reopening debate rages on in the media. Will students return school as they had pre-pandemic or will they...

Kiovsky: The American Revolution and the rhythm of war

Almost a decade had passed since Joseph Borden and other delegates from the colonies met within the walls of the Stamp Act Congress to...

Thomas Kelly: Seven questions with Jessica Petty

Jessica Petty is a young artist with a realistic style. She is a trained illustrator with leanings toward figurative work. What caught my eye...

Peter Dabbene: Low art and higher education at Sitcom School

Back in April, with my kids attending classes online through the Hamilton Township School District, I began administering my own supplemental home learning program....

Pia de Jong: Measure for measure

While my socially distant friends in the Netherlands are getting used to the one-and-a-half-meter society, America, far from the metric system, has opted for...

Letter: Hamilton student weighs in on remote learning

I just graduated from Grice Middle School. I wanted to share my experiences throughout remote learning. ...