Follow us on Instagram
Try our free mini crossword
Listen to our podcast
Download the app

Local

A typical street intersection with a crosswalk and traffic lights.

Experience Princeton will host a series of global food festivals and World Cup watch parties this summer, launching a new restaurant passport program to attract tourists.

Experience Princeton will host a series of global food festivals and World Cup watch parties this summer, launching a new restaurant passport program to attract tourists.


_DSC5969.jpg

Annual May Day protest draws smaller crowd than expected

About 200–250 protesters gathered near Robertson Hall for a May Day march organized by Resistencia en Acción, calling for labor and immigrant rights. Speakers urged political action as the peaceful event concluded with community testimonies.

About 200–250 protesters gathered near Robertson Hall for a May Day march organized by Resistencia en Acción, calling for labor and immigrant rights. Speakers urged political action as the peaceful event concluded with community testimonies.

NEWS | May 5

image.png

‘A policy wonk’: N.J.-12 candidate Squire Servance discusses grassroots campaign, health equity

Squire Servance sat for an interview with The Daily Princetonian about his campaign, focusing on his grassoots campaign roots, health equity, and University engagement.

Squire Servance sat for an interview with The Daily Princetonian about his campaign, focusing on his grassoots campaign roots, health equity, and University engagement.

NEWS | May 1

A road sign pointing to the left.

As Gateway Program continues construction, Princetonians reflect on potential rail improvements

As construction resumes on the Gateway Program, the nation’s largest transportation project, the Princeton community anticipates a future of doubled rail capacity and significantly improved transit reliability on the Northeast Corridor line.

As construction resumes on the Gateway Program, the nation’s largest transportation project, the Princeton community anticipates a future of doubled rail capacity and significantly improved transit reliability on the critical Northeast Corridor line.

NEWS | April 30

IMG_9772.JPG

Princeton employees donate to Altman, Cohen, Wang in N.J.-12 race

During the first quarter of 2026, University employees donated to the campaigns of Sue Altman, Brad Cohen, and Sam Wang in the N.J.-12 congressional race. No employees donated to Adam Hamawy, the candidate with the greatest contribution total.

During the first quarter of 2026, University employees donated to the campaigns of Sue Altman, Brad Cohen, and Sam Wang in the N.J.-12 congressional race. No employees donated to Adam Hamawy, the candidate with the greatest contribution total.

NEWS | April 27

ADVERTISEMENT
A crowd of students and community members of all ages are gathered on the lawn of a large brick house watching a band perform.

Porchfest canceled for first time since 2022 inauguration due to inclement weather

The event was set to run Saturday from 12 to 6 p.m., featuring live bands playing on porches across town and local vendors such as Small World. According to Fiona Clark, marketing and PR associate for the Arts Council of Princeton, organizers will meet early next week to discuss rescheduling the event.

The event was set to run Saturday from 12 to 6 p.m., featuring live bands playing on porches across town and local vendors such as Small World. According to Fiona Clark, marketing and PR associate for the Arts Council of Princeton, organizers will meet early next week to discuss rescheduling the event.

NEWS | April 24

Princeton Council candidates graphic

Princeton Council candidates discuss platforms, U. relations

Two seats on the Princeton Council are up for grabs this fall, with four Democrats and one Republican running. The Democrats spoke with The Daily Princetonian to discuss their platforms ahead of the primary on June 2.

Two seats on the Princeton Council are up for grabs this fall, with four Democrats and one Republican running. The Democrats spoke with The Daily Princetonian to discuss their platforms ahead of the primary on June 2.

NEWS | April 23

A large glass building with brick pillars stands in front of a blue sky.

Rising health insurance costs strain local government budgets in New Jersey

New Jersey’s public health benefit plans are entering a “death spiral” as rising medical costs and expensive prescription drugs are forcing many local government entities to exit the system in search of more sustainable private alternatives.

New Jersey’s public health benefit plans are entering a “death spiral” as rising medical costs and expensive prescription drugs are forcing many local government entities to exit the system in search of more sustainable private alternatives.

NEWS | April 22

GreggMeleDomMedia.jpg

Gregg Mele, lone Republican running to represent N.J.–12, discusses ICE, ‘parental rights’

Gregg Mele, a New Jersey lawyer and professor with a background in finance, is running uncontested for the Republican nomination in the congressional election for Princeton’s district.

Gregg Mele, a New Jersey lawyer and professor with a background in finance, is running uncontested for the Republican nomination in the congressional election for Princeton’s district.

NEWS | April 22

correct-brad.jpg

Brad Cohen, mayor of East Brunswick and OBGYN, runs for N.J.-12 Democratic nomination

OBGYN Brad Cohen has served as East Brunswick mayor since 2017 after years on the Board of Education, bringing a background in healthcare and municipal leadership to his congressional run. He supports continued U.S. aid to Israel, emphasizes protecting abortion access, and advocates addressing affordability and immigration reform.

OBGYN Brad Cohen has served as East Brunswick mayor since 2017 after years on the Board of Education, bringing a background in healthcare and municipal leadership to his congressional run. He supports continued U.S. aid to Israel, emphasizes protecting abortion access, and advocates addressing affordability and immigration reform.

NEWS | April 16

IMG_1054.JPG

Princeton Council shifts on special event regulations amid community backlash

The Princeton Council is revising proposed special event regulations after community backlash over concerns that they could restrict public gatherings and protests. Officials say they aim to streamline rules while protecting free speech.

The Princeton Council is revising proposed special event regulations after community backlash over concerns that they could restrict public gatherings and protests. Officials say they aim to streamline rules while protecting free speech.

NEWS | April 15