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...

Bordentown History: The Hermit of Mount Holly

“In the spring of 1756, the people in Mount-Holly and parts adjacent, found their curiosity much awakened by reports, that a stranger had taken...

Dr. Klim’s Korner: New goals for the school year

As we embark on the 2024-2025 school year, our mission remains steadfast: to provide an inclusive, supportive, and high-quality education for all our students....

Schore to Please: This place is like a zoo

I was biking in the Sergeantsville area when I saw some large, hairy cow-like creatures. “Are they buffalo or beefalo?” I asked a passerby....

Fields of native corn connect green spaces with Lenape legacy

There are two themes running through my column this month: Land Stewardship and Destiny. A strange combination at first glance, but considering the history...

Fight in the Museum: 8 questions with Michelle Post

Michelle Post is a true artist. She is fearless with any material, any technique and any genre. Training under master wood engraver Stefan Martin,...

Complex Simplicity: Commence (with) the commencement speech

My son graduated from high school last month, and I can say that for me, the cliché was true—graduation ceremonies are for parents and...