Commentary

Donnie Black: Grandparents are grand!

This story goes out to all of the grandparents out there. I am so lucky to have had four of the best grandparents of all time. ...

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...

5 years of ‘Fight in the Museum’: A look back

Marking the five year anniversary of this Fight in the Museum column, we would like to check in...

From Hopewell Township: Traffic safety improvements coming to Hopewell in 2025

In 2025, Hopewell Township will see at least three significant traffic safety improvements. These critical upgrades are the...

Schore to Please: Beaver fervor

In fall 2023, I was biking over the wooden bridge in the middle of St. Michael’s Preserve when...

Complex Simplicity: I choose to cruise

After much discussion and debate, my family decided that in 2017 we’d take a cruise. ...

From HoVal Schools: Developing character education

As the new school season approaches, I usually love the exhilarating thrill in the air and feel rejuvenated and energized as we return from...

Betting on Black: an engagement to remember

Thirty nine years ago, George and I got engaged on my parent’s porch. We were sitting on the porch when he took a small...

A village called ‘Federal City’

Last month, we briefly explored facts surrounding the locating of the United States’ capital city after the Revolution and the birth of the new...

Letter: Hamilton BOE should turn on the cameras

“Freedom,” wrote Cicero, “is participation in power.” What better way to invite all of Hamilton’s citizens to participate in power than by posting video...

Robbinsville Schools: An unlikely pilgrimage

I, like many of you, relish the summer months. Nothing compares to the longer daylight hours, reconnecting with friends and family, and of course,...