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...

Kevin Nerwinski: Why was Lawrence Township’s fireworks celebration cancelled?

The township released the following statement to the community on June 15 regarding the township’s annual fireworks celebration. ...

Area religious leaders oppose “deadly racism”

More than 20 religious leaders from houses of worship in northern Mercer and southern Middlesex counties have released a joint statement decrying racism. ...

Letter: Many answers needed before schools reopen

Dr. David Aderhold, superintendent of the West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District and president of the Garden State Coalition of Schools, was my guest speaker...

Mercer law enforcement agencies plan “community engagement sessions”

The members of the Mercer County Police Chiefs Association have issued a joint statement addressing the killing of George Floyd and the subsequent throughout...

Schore: tale of a missing trike

I like to think that the world is filled with two kinds of people: horrible people and terrible people. Lately, I’ve been terribly disillusioned...

Pia de Jong: In the meantime

When we moved to America eight years ago, I suggested we go by boat. It seemed to me that we needed those two weeks...