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Community members hold teach-in, vigil, and rally amid US-Iran War

On Tuesday and Wednesday, several dozen members of the Princeton community gathered for a series of events responding to the ongoing war in Iran.

On Tuesday and Wednesday, several dozen members of the Princeton community gathered for a series of events responding to the ongoing war in Iran.

Verlina Reynolds-Jackson, N.J. Assemblywoman, runs for N.J.-12 Democratic nomination

Reynolds-Jackson is a N.J. State Assemblywoman in the 15th Legislative District, and is one of 17 candidates running in the crowded Democratic primary for N.J.-12. In an interview with The Daily Princetonian, she discussed her focuses on healthcare and voting rights.

Reynolds-Jackson is a N.J. State Assemblywoman in the 15th Legislative District, and is one of 17 candidates running in the crowded Democratic primary for N.J.-12. In an interview with The Daily Princetonian, she discussed her focuses on healthcare and voting rights.

Princeton Council passes Film Ready and housing ordinances, hears proposal for local renovations

Princeton Council advanced the five-step process to become a Film Ready municipality, passed an ordinance to aid affordable housing while preserving historic sites, and heard proposals for renovations.

Princeton Council advanced the five-step process to become a Film Ready municipality, passed an ordinance to aid affordable housing while preserving historic sites, and heard proposals for renovations.

Princeton Community Democratic Organization endorses for municipal, county offices

At forums hosted by the Princeton Community Democratic Organization, local Democrats voted to endorse David Cohen for Princeton Council and Nakia White Barr for County Commissioner after candidates discussed affordability, zoning, ICE, and government transparency.

Elijah Dixon, democratic socialist and local entrepreneur, running for N.J.-12 Congressional seat

In an interview with the ‘Prince,’ N.J.-12 Democratic candidate Elijah Dixon discussed his platform, background, and perspective as a democratic socialist.

In an interview with the ‘Prince,’ N.J.-12 Democratic candidate Elijah Dixon discussed his platform, background, and perspective as a democratic socialist.

Princeton residents rally for congressional check on U.S. military action in Iran

Following U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran, Princeton residents gathered in Hinds Plaza on Saturday to protest the actions of the Trump administration.

Following U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran, Princeton residents gathered in Hinds Plaza on Saturday to protest the actions of the Trump administration.

Removal of invasive-species, affordable-housing ordinances discussed at Princeton Council meeting

At its meeting, the Princeton Council heard a proposal for a restoration project at Princeton Ridge East, an open space acquired in 2024. The council also reviewed its winter storm response and affordable-housing ordinances.

At its meeting, the Princeton Council heard a proposal for a restoration project at Princeton Ridge East, an open space acquired in 2024. The council also reviewed its winter storm response and affordable-housing ordinances.

Plainfield Mayor Adrian Mapp runs for N.J.-12 Democratic congressional nomination

Adrian Mapp, the longtime mayor of Plainfield, is seeking the Democratic nomination for New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District, campaigning on affordability, housing expansion, tax reform, public safety, healthcare access, and immigration reform.

Adrian Mapp, the longtime mayor of Plainfield, is seeking the Democratic nomination for New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District, campaigning on affordability, housing expansion, tax reform, public safety, healthcare access, and immigration reform.

Blizzard to bring one to two feet of snow to Princeton starting Sunday

A strong nor’easter will hit Princeton beginning Sunday morning and continuing through Monday afternoon. There is currently one to two feet of snow forecasted for the area.

A strong nor’easter will hit Princeton beginning Sunday morning and continuing through Monday afternoon. There is currently one to two feet of snow forecasted for the area.

Gateway tunnel project construction to disrupt spring break travel

Major construction on the Gateway tunnel project began this week, triggering a month-long reduction in rail service that may cause significant delays for students traveling during spring break.

Major construction on the Gateway tunnel project began this week, triggering a month-long reduction in rail service that may cause significant delays for students traveling during spring break.

Princeton NAACP chapter hosts legislators to discuss Black political power and equity

Legislators joined the Princeton University NAACP chapter for a panel discussion on Black political power, addressing campus concerns including mental health resources and the rising cost of higher education.

Legislators joined the Princeton University NAACP chapter for a panel discussion on Black political power, addressing campus concerns including mental health resources and the rising cost of higher education.

Sherrill takes actions against ICE, trio of state immigrant protection bills advance

Mikie Sherrill restricted ICE activity on state property and backed new immigrant protections as related bills advanced in the New Jersey General Assembly. The moves come amid controversy over expanded detention facilities in New Jersey.

Jay Vaingankar, former Dept. of Energy official, runs for N.J.-12 Democratic nomination

Jay Vaingankar, one of 17 Democrats running in NJ-12 and a former U.S. Department of Energy advisor under President Biden, is campaigning on clean energy, immigration reform, Medicare for All, and gun control.

Jay Vaingankar, one of 17 Democrats running in NJ-12 and a former U.S. Department of Energy advisor under President Biden, is campaigning on clean energy, immigration reform, Medicare for All, and gun control.

Court approves Princeton’s Fourth Round housing plan, dismissing challenges

On Friday, the Mercer County Superior Court issued a decision in favor of the Municipality of Princeton’s Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan (Fourth Round Plan) against local challenges.

On Friday, the Mercer County Superior Court issued a decision in favor of the Municipality of Princeton’s Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan (Fourth Round Plan) against local challenges.

Altman earns Princeton Community Democratic Organization endorsement following packed candidate forum

On Sunday night, Sue Altman won the endorsement of the Princeton Community Democratic Organization over sixteen other candidates in the N.J.-12 Congressional race. Candidates discussed issues such as ICE and US military aid to Israel.

On Sunday night, Sue Altman won the endorsement of the Princeton Community Democratic Organization over sixteen other candidates in the N.J.-12 Congressional race. Candidates discussed issues such as ICE and US military aid to Israel.

Andy Kim’s former State Director Sue Altman runs for N.J.-12 House nomination

Sue Altman, a candidate for New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District, sat down for an interview with the ‘Prince’ to discuss her goals in the upcoming campaign.

Sue Altman, a candidate for New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District, sat down for an interview with the ‘Prince’ to discuss her goals in the upcoming campaign.

Candidate for NJ-12 Dr. Adam Hamawy addresses prospective voters in Princeton

On Tuesday, candidate for New Jersey's 12th Congressional District sat down with members of the University and town to discuss his platform.

On Tuesday, candidate for New Jersey's 12th Congressional District sat down with members of the University and town to discuss his platform.

Mikie Sherrill toma posesión como gobernadora, dos profesores de Princeton sirvieron en equipos de transición

Mikie Sherrill tomó posesión como la 57.ª gobernadora de Nueva Jersey el 20 de enero, convirtiéndose en fideicomisaria de oficio de la Universidad de Princeton. Dos miembros del profesorado habían ayudado a liderar dos de sus equipos de transición.

Princeton Council discusses ban on ice skating on Lake Carnegie

Ban on ice skating on Lake Carnegie remaining in place, as discussed at Princeton Council meeting.

Ban on ice skating on Lake Carnegie remaining in place, as discussed at Princeton Council meeting.

NJ General Assembly commemorates America’s 250th anniversary in Nassau Hall

The New Jersey General Assembly reconvened in Nassau Hall on Thursday, marking 250 years since the legislature first met in the historic building. The ceremonial session featured state and University leaders and was met by climate change protesters outside.

The New Jersey General Assembly reconvened in Nassau Hall on Thursday, marking 250 years since the legislature first met in the historic building. The ceremonial session featured state and University leaders and was met by climate change protesters outside.