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Black community in historically Black Witherspoon-Jackson neighborhood shrinks

The data show that Princeton’s Black community is indeed shrinking, both in Witherspoon-Jackson and across the town, though Princeton’s Hispanic and Asian communities have grown markedly over the same period.

The data show that Princeton’s Black community is indeed shrinking, both in Witherspoon-Jackson and across the town, though Princeton’s Hispanic and Asian communities have grown markedly over the same period.

Supporter of resigned superintendent goes down on eventful election night

Democrats dominated in deep blue Mercer County and notched important wins in tightly contested state legislative elections amid major wins for the party nationwide.

Democrats dominated in deep blue Mercer County and notched important wins in tightly contested state legislative elections amid major wins for the party nationwide.

Delays may ease as Washington Road bridge reopens following months-long closure

The Washington Road bridge over the Delaware and Raritan Canal opened on Monday, after being closed for renovations since July.

The Washington Road bridge over the Delaware and Raritan Canal opened on Monday, after being closed for renovations since July.

Princeton schools superintendent resigns after tumultuous tenure

At a special Monday meeting, the Princeton Board of Education approved Carol Kelley's resignation, following a tenure marked by several controversies.

At a special Monday meeting, the Princeton Board of Education approved Carol Kelley's resignation, following a tenure marked by several controversies.

Princeton staff member assaults student at pro-Palestine protest in town

Between 100 and 200 people attended the protest, which was organized primarily by two off-campus groups and called for a ceasefire in Gaza.

Between 100 and 200 people attended the protest, which was organized primarily by two off-campus groups and called for a ceasefire in Gaza.

Town council considers how to fund improvements in increasingly-gentrified neighborhood

The Princeton Town Council met on Monday, Oct. 23, and among the meeting highlights were updates on various development projects and community programs.

The Princeton Town Council met on Monday, Oct. 23, and among the meeting highlights were updates on various development projects and community programs.

Months after petition circulated over affordable housing development in town, pushback persists

Three years after the town council passed Affordable Housing Overlay (AHO) Ordinances, which outline the development of new housing units in three of the town's seven overlay zones, affordable housing projects are being undertaken in some of those districts, while other proposals have been met with contention over concerns about historical preservation.

Three years after the town council passed Affordable Housing Overlay (AHO) Ordinances, which outline the development of new housing units in three of the town's seven overlay zones, affordable housing projects are being undertaken in some of those districts, while other proposals have been met with contention over concerns about historical preservation.

After sending a truck accusing SPIA Dean of coddling antisemitism, off-campus group issues private apology

Alums for Campus Fairness, a national organization which aims to fight antisemitism on college and university campuses in the United States, sent a truck to Princeton accusing Dean of School of Public and International Affairs Amaney Jamal of "coddling antisemitism."

Alums for Campus Fairness, a national organization which aims to fight antisemitism on college and university campuses in the United States, sent a truck to Princeton accusing Dean of School of Public and International Affairs Amaney Jamal of "coddling antisemitism."

Project Veritas video on sexual education in Princeton Middle School sparks outrage

A video released by a conservative activist group reveals nonprofit educators working with Princeton Middle School discussing how their sexual education curricula is designed to circumvent parental input.

A video released by a conservative activist group reveals nonprofit educators working with Princeton Middle School discussing how their sexual education curricula is designed to circumvent parental input.

Princeton Police Department will pay for your Uber home from the bar

The program allows Princeton residents, visitors, and University students to receive one free ride worth up to $15 at 22 pickup locations throughout town; however, the University eating clubs are not included.

Community members express frustration with University at planning forum

The master plan is an official document adopted by Princeton to address current and anticipated future conditions that is revisited every 10 years. The municipality plans to release the proposal in October and vote on it in November.

Princeton Mayor Mark Freda sued for alleged involvement in deadly car crash

Freda was involved in a high-speed chase that resulted in two fatalities. The lawsuit is currently a civil action complaint in the Superior Court of New Jersey Law Division in Middlesex County.

Freda was involved in a high-speed chase that resulted in two fatalities. The lawsuit is currently a civil action complaint in the Superior Court of New Jersey Law Division in Middlesex County.

NJ Transit engineers vote to strike, though service disruptions months away

Due to federal labor laws, any work stoppage is likely months away as contract negotiations continue between NJ Transit and the union.

Due to federal labor laws, any work stoppage is likely months away as contract negotiations continue between NJ Transit and the union.

Detours expected after canal bridge to shut down this fall

The New Jersey Department of Transportation will replace the canal bridge this fall, adding to the disruption caused by construction on and around campus.

The New Jersey Department of Transportation will replace the canal bridge this fall, adding to the disruption caused by construction on and around campus.

Former Princeton High School principal appeals after Board of Education votes to dismiss him

The action taken by Principal Frank Chmiel ’98 comes weeks after parents and students organized a walkout in April to protest his removal.

The action taken by Principal Frank Chmiel ’98 comes weeks after parents and students organized a walkout in April to protest his removal.

Dismissed Princeton High School principal requests public hearing

Principal Frank Chmiel ’98 has requested a public hearing in an attempt to override his dismissal from Princeton High School.

Principal Frank Chmiel ’98 has requested a public hearing in an attempt to override his dismissal from Princeton High School.

Princeton police fine scooter-riders, citing town ordinance banning bikes, skateboards, roller skates

Princeton police are issuing a $50 fine to those caught riding scooters on public sidewalks, citing a 2022 ordinance that clarifies where the usage of skateboards, bikes, and roller skates is prohibited in the town, but makes no explicit mention of scooters. 

Princeton police are issuing a $50 fine to those caught riding scooters on public sidewalks, citing a 2022 ordinance that clarifies where the usage of skateboards, bikes, and roller skates is prohibited in the town, but makes no explicit mention of scooters. 

Eisgruber supports more liquor licenses, pledges contributions to town at amiable Town Council appearance

President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 gave his tenth address to the Princeton town council during its February 27 meeting. During his remarks, Eisgruber discussed undergraduate population expansion and town and gown relations, such as housing issues, local businesses, and the University’s financial support of the town.

President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 gave his tenth address to the Princeton town council during its February 27 meeting. During his remarks, Eisgruber discussed undergraduate population expansion and town and gown relations, such as housing issues, local businesses, and the University’s financial support of the town.

Construction on Witherspoon Street isn’t finished — not by a long shot.

Construction of the block of Witherspoon Street closest to campus should be completed by Mar. 3, though additional construction down the street will continue at least into 2024. Another  project that will add a new traffic light with a pedestrian phase signal and extended sidewalks to the intersection of Witherspoon and Nassau Streets is set to begin Feb. 28.

Construction of the block of Witherspoon Street closest to campus should be completed by Mar. 3, though additional construction down the street will continue at least into 2024. Another  project that will add a new traffic light with a pedestrian phase signal and extended sidewalks to the intersection of Witherspoon and Nassau Streets is set to begin Feb. 28.

University upgrades buses, promotes bike sharing in mobility push

University representatives speak about recent developments to the TigerTransit bus system and bike share program at the Town Council meeting. 

University representatives speak about recent developments to the TigerTransit bus system and bike share program at the Town Council meeting.