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For the first time in seven years, the Democratic candidates for Princeton Council will be challenged in the general election. The challenger is Antonio Merolli, a former orthopedic surgeon running as a Republican.

For the first time in seven years, the Democratic candidates for Princeton Council will be challenged in the general election. The challenger is Antonio Merolli, a former orthopedic surgeon running as a Republican.


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Princeton Council details historic guidelines for property owners

The Princeton Council discussed the municipality’s recently-released final draft of historic guidelines at its Monday meeting. These 250-page guidelines seek to provide property owners with greater clarity on the current historic ordinances in Princeton. 

The Princeton Council discussed the municipality’s recently-released final draft of historic guidelines at its Monday meeting. These 250-page guidelines seek to provide property owners with greater clarity on the current historic ordinances in Princeton.

NEWS | September 15

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Settlement reached in car crash case implicating Princeton Mayor Mark Freda

A civil lawsuit that implicated Princeton Mayor Mark Freda in a fatal, high-speed car crash has been settled following over four years of legal battles. Freda and the Municipality of Princeton will separately pay substantial sums to David Marcou, whose wife Jodi Marcou was killed in the car crash.

A civil lawsuit that implicated Princeton Mayor Mark Freda in a fatal, high-speed car crash has been settled following over four years of legal battles. Both Freda, individually, and the Municipality of Princeton will pay substantial sums to David Marcou, whose wife Jodi Marcou was killed in the car crash, though the exact terms of the multimillion dollar settlement are not public.

NEWS | September 15

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Local businesses and residents reflect on NJ Governor Sherrill’s move to Princeton mansion

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill officially moved into Drumthwacket, a Princeton mansion that is the official residence of the governor, with her family in August. Local residents and business owners shared their thoughts with the ‘Prince.’

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill officially moved into Drumthwacket, a Princeton mansion that is the official residence of the governor, with her family in August. Local residents and business owners shared their thoughts with the ‘Prince.’

NEWS | September 15

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N.J.-12 candidates meet at Princeton Windrows in first forum of general election

All four candidates in the general election race for New Jersey’s 12th congressional district met at the Princeton Windrows retirement community on Tuesday to discuss a wide range of issues including affordability, immigration and immigration enforcement, voting rights, and political corruption at the forum.

All four candidates in the general election race for New Jersey’s 12th congressional district met at the Princeton Windrows retirement community on Tuesday to discuss a wide range of issues including affordability, immigration and immigration enforcement, voting rights, and political corruption at the forum.

NEWS | September 2

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NJ AI Hub marks first anniversary with inaugural startup cohort

Fourteen selected start-ups receive weekly workshops, reverse pitches, corporate introductions, among other guidance over 12 weeks. The “AI accelerator” helps to test each company’s technology and fast-track its path to commercialization.

Fourteen selected start-ups receive weekly workshops, reverse pitches, corporate introductions, among other guidance over 12 weeks. The “AI accelerator” helps to test each company’s technology and fast-track its path to commercialization.

NEWS | July 27

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Experience Princeton previews global food festival and World Cup watch parties

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.

NEWS | June 15

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Rubina and Cohen win council primary, Barr and Walter win commissioner primary

Local architect Marina Rubina and incumbent David Cohen won the Democratic primary for two seats on the Princeton Council. Nakia White Barr, a former University official, and incumbent Lucylle Walter won the Democratic primary for two seats on the Mercer County Board of County Commissioners. 

Local architect Marina Rubina and incumbent David Cohen won the Democratic primary for two seats on the Princeton Council. Nakia White Barr, a former University official, and incumbent Lucylle Walter won the Democratic primary for two seats on the Mercer County Board of County Commissioners. 

NEWS | June 3

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Two NJ residents potentially exposed to hantavirus, authorities say risk level remains low

New Jersey health officials said two state residents may have been exposed to the rare Andes strain of hantavirus linked to a deadly cruise ship outbreak, though no cases have been confirmed in New Jersey, and the public risk remains very low.

New Jersey health officials said two state residents may have been exposed to the rare Andes strain of hantavirus linked to a deadly cruise ship outbreak, though no cases have been confirmed in New Jersey, and the public risk remains very low.

NEWS | May 11

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Candidates for first contested County Commissioner primary election in 10 years talk party diversity, U. relations

Five candidates running for two Mercer County commissioner seats outlined competing views on government transparency, political representation, data center development, and the county’s relationship with Princeton ahead of the June 2 primary and Nov. 3 general election.

Five candidates running for two Mercer County commissioner seats outlined competing views on government transparency, political representation, data center development, and the county’s relationship with Princeton ahead of the June 2 primary and Nov. 3 general election.

NEWS | May 10

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New Jersey man charged with harassment after approaching two Princeton students

The man, identified as 28-year-old Dimario Wynter, was released pending future court appearances. Wynter was identified as a Lyft driver but has since been removed from the rideshare platform.

The man, identified as 28-year-old Dimario Wynter, was released pending future court appearances. Wynter was identified as a Lyft driver but has since been removed from the rideshare platform.

NEWS | May 7

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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

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‘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