hopewell-express

Enough with the euphemisms

I was driving on Route 31 in Pennington when I passed the sign “Recreational Dispensary.“ Really? Is that the same thing as a Marijuana market? Weed Warehouse? Grass is...

Happy Valley: Tabletop Games aims to be third place’ for HoVal hobbyists

Last month, my column discussing how intergenerational communication helped improve both mental health and humanity seemed to resonate...

Schore to Please: What I Did on My …

Would you like to hear about my trip to Costa Rica? ...

Happy Valley: Combining generational talent for the greater good

When you meet Pina, her warmth and enthusiasm is palpable, and reveals a larger presence than her petite,...

Talking climate change ’til the cows come home

Could land practices in Hopewell, New Jersey hold a key to mitigating worldwide climate change? A select group...
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Schore to Please: Snow shovel away

It might be spring, but we did have three or four real snowfalls this season. It’s hard to remember how many when we’ve been...

Schore to Please: Nation needs a shrink

If America were an individual in an institution, it would be on suicide watch. ...

Happy Valley: Great things happening in Washington Crossing

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think about the local history of this area? Is it pork roll? Washington crossing...

Schore to Please: Recycle this!

Hopewellians share a common anxiety as recycling day approaches. Will we have enough room in our yellow bins to contain what we have amassed...

Schore to Please: Rain on my parade—please

Even though it’s been more than a month, I’m still irritated by this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade. ...

Happy Valley: The art and science of getting happier

Welcome to Happy Valley. (Thanks to readers for suggesting column names!) In general, I’ll focus on positive happenings in the Valley. Yet, for January...