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...

Robin Schore: What to do during the apocalypse

Well, the first task is to learn how to spell “apocalypse.” No, it’s not the same as Acropolis. That’s a building in Greece. Now...

Lisa Wolff: Let’s not return to normal

Like other special occasions occurring during this pandemic, Earth Day celebrated its 50th anniversary on April 22 amidst reduced gatherings and fanfare. ...

Kevin Nerwinski: Why are the municipal parks in Lawrence still open?

Gov. Phil Murphy’s order to close all state and county Parks forced us to consider what to do since his order did not apply...

Peter Dabbene: Life during the coronavirus

The coronavirus has gone viral. Sure, it was a virus all along, but now it dominates TV, the internet, our lives. It’s everywhere, affecting...

Schore: What to do during the apocalypse

Well, the first task is to learn how to spell “Apocalypse.” No, it’s not the same as Acropolis. That’s a building in Greece. Now,...

Ilene Black: Dreaming of the day

Warning: this was written during the quarantine. I’d love to think that things will be better when you all are reading this. ...