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Helen Kull: Growth of the militia

So, we have learned about the serious injustices felt by the area farmers and landowners in the 1730s-60s regarding their property rights. ...

Donnie Black: My girlfriend of 39 years

You may read the title of this article and have some questions. I totally understand, and I am...

Helen Kull: It gets ugly

So, last month we left 18th century “Nova Cesaria” (New Jersey) in the midst of a portentous property...

Helen Kull: Property value

OK: As we approach the 250th celebration of our nation’s founding, it’s time for a Pop Quiz! ...

Donnie Black: Working out is a lot of work

I already wrote an article about turning 40 and the difficulties that my 39-year-old self is facing. This...
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Helen Kull: 2025 memories, a year in review and a quiz

This month’s column will once again offer an opportunity to think back on these columns over the past year, and see if anything stuck!...

Donnie Black: Snow days were great!

Remember waking up after a snowstorm and hoping school was canceled for the day? We would sit by the radio listening to New Jersey...

Helen Kull: In the thick of it!

As we march forward towards the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, I can’t NOT devote December’s column to a...

Donnie Black:My first car — My dream and my nightmare

One of the greatest joys in life is getting your driver’s license. You finally feel like an adult and don’t have to rely on...

Helen Kull: How Ewing shaped Washington’s march to victory at Trenton

Is there any more impactful local history than a description of the roles that the geography of and individuals from Ewing and Hopewell played...

Helen Kull: Just after the crossing

As we explore the many local connections to the American Revolution and the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence over...