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Princeton Town Council set to vote on $6.3 million loan for sewage repairs

The Princeton Municipality is planning to borrow $6.3 million for sewage repairs. The works are set to take place in the area bounded by John Street, Ewing Street, Mount Lucas Road, and Quarry Street. 

The Princeton Municipality is planning to borrow $6.3 million for sewage repairs. The works are set to take place in the area bounded by John Street, Ewing Street, Mount Lucas Road, and Quarry Street. 

Princeton renews licenses of several arts groups hosted in Westminster Choir College

In a meeting on Aug. 25, the Princeton Council approved several resolutions to continue to host several arts groups in the recently acquired Westminster Choir College campus.

In a meeting on Aug. 25, the Princeton Council approved several resolutions to continue to host several arts groups in the recently acquired Westminster Choir College campus.

Town Council set to vote on immigrant sanctuary resolution following ICE raids

The Town Council will vote on a resolution affecting ICE cooperation at the meeting on Monday.

The Town Council will vote on a resolution affecting ICE cooperation at the meeting on Monday.

Town Council discusses school funding agreement and Climate Superfund Act

During its May 12 meeting, the Princeton Town Council approved a school funding agreement and backed the NJ Climate Superfund Act, addressing education and climate accountability.

During its May 12 meeting, the Princeton Town Council approved a school funding agreement and backed the NJ Climate Superfund Act, addressing education and climate accountability.

Federal funding cuts hit McCarter, Princeton University Concerts

The Trump administration announced plans to end the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) on May 2. Both the McCarter Theater and Princeton University Concerts have received notice that federally awarded NEA grants have been rescinded.

The Trump administration announced plans to end the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) on May 2. Both the McCarter Theater and Princeton University Concerts have received notice that federally awarded NEA grants have been rescinded.

84 acts, 15 porches, and 30-mile-an-hour winds: students and community enjoy Porchfest

Despite light rain and clouds during the day, Porchfest continued without interruption. Students, professors, Princeton locals, and others could all be seen enjoying the day’s performances all over town.

Despite light rain and clouds during the day, Porchfest continued without interruption. Students, professors, Princeton locals, and others could all be seen enjoying the day’s performances all over town.

Town council discusses community assessment and Main Street accreditation

The Princeton Town Council discussed an assessment of community needs and a potential accreditation by Main Street America.

The Princeton Town Council discussed an assessment of community needs and a potential accreditation by Main Street America.

Princeton town council protects salamanders and debates arts fair location

At the Princeton municipality town council meeting on Monday, before a long debate over where to host the 2025 Outdoor Art Market, the town council addressed the Salamander Brigade of Princeton, reduced speed limits, and welcomed Dawn M. Mount as the new municipality Council Clerk. 

At the Princeton municipality town council meeting on Monday, before a long debate over where to host the 2025 Outdoor Art Market, the town council addressed the Salamander Brigade of Princeton, reduced speed limits, and welcomed Dawn M. Mount as the new municipality Council Clerk. 

Over one thousand turn up for ‘Hands Off!’ rally in Princeton downtown

On Saturday, April 5, students marched from Firestone Plaza to Hinds Plaza to participate in a “Hands Off!” protest against President Trump and his administration’s actions, joining millions of others nationwide.

On Saturday, April 5, students marched from Firestone Plaza to Hinds Plaza to participate in a “Hands Off!” protest against President Trump and his administration’s actions, joining millions of others nationwide.

Princeton finalizes $42 million acquisition of Westminster Choir College through eminent domain

Princeton has officially acquired the Westminster Choir College campus via eminent domain. The property will be developed into a public facility.

Princeton has officially acquired the Westminster Choir College campus via eminent domain. The property will be developed into a public facility.

Eisgruber addresses endowment challenges at annual Princeton Council meeting

President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 addressed the Princeton town community at the Princeton Town Hall Meeting to discuss the state of higher education and continued collaboration between the town and the University, commenting on the endowment, federal funding, and town initiatives.

President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 addressed the Princeton town community at the Princeton Town Hall Meeting to discuss the state of higher education and continued collaboration between the town and the University, commenting on the endowment, federal funding, and town initiatives.

Fresh flavors meet Chinese food at new restaurant XiBei Cuisine

Senior writer for the Prospect Lulu Pettit reviews a new Chinese restaurant in Princeton called XiBei Cuisine.

Small World Coffee raises prices in response to supply shortage

In an Instagram post on February 23, Small World Coffee released a statement saying that coffee would cost more in response to supply shortages on the coffee market. 

In an Instagram post on February 23, Small World Coffee released a statement saying that coffee would cost more in response to supply shortages on the coffee market. 

As federal government bears down, town of Princeton vows to stay strong on immigration

While the Trump administration cracks down on immigration, fear is spreading in the immigrant community. However, the town of Princeton is holding firm in its support of the immigrant population.

While the Trump administration cracks down on immigration, fear is spreading in the immigrant community. However, the town of Princeton is holding firm in its support of the immigrant population.

Princeton man charged with brother’s murder in Palmer Square apartment

On Saturday night, Princeton Police responded to a 911 call that led to the arrest of Matthew Hertgen in relation to the murder of his younger brother, Joseph Hertgen, in a Palmer Square apartment complex. The investigation is ongoing.

On Saturday night Princeton Police responded to a 911 call that led to the arrest of Matthew Hertgen in relation to the murder of his younger brother, Joseph Hertgen, in a Palmer Square apartment complex. The investigation is ongoing.

Police activity at Witherspoon Street not related to immigration, despite reports

Activity by the Mercer County sheriff’s department and Homeland Security caused confusion on Friday morning, as community members believed it was an immigration-related raid. Instead, the agencies were carrying out a search warrant relating to possession of child sexual abuse material.

Activity by the Mercer County sheriff’s department and Homeland Security caused confusion on Friday morning, as community members believed it was an immigration-related raid. Instead, the agencies were carrying out a search warrant relating to possession of child sexual abuse material.

Democratic candidates for next NJ governor meet at ‘informational forum’

On Feb. 16, Democratic candidates in the 2025 New Jersey gubernatorial race discussed policy on affordability in housing and healthcare, educational equity, and the future of the Democratic Party in the state.

On Feb. 16, Democratic candidates in the 2025 New Jersey gubernatorial race discussed policy on affordability in housing and healthcare, educational equity, and the future of the Democratic Party in the state.

Princeton Municipality, consulting firm host pop-ups to survey residents on transit

The Municipality of Princeton hosted a series of pop-up events from Feb. 6 to Feb. 11 to gather community input for the Princeton Community Transit Plan. The outreach effort included distributing surveys and engaging directly with residents to inform future recommendations for the town council.

The Municipality of Princeton hosted a series of pop-up events from Feb. 6 to Feb. 11 to gather community input for the Princeton Community Transit Plan. The outreach effort included distributing surveys and engaging directly with residents to inform future recommendations for the town council.

Sen. Andy Kim addresses impact of recent federal policies on New Jersey in virtual town hall

In a recent virtual town hall, Senator Andy Kim discussed the impact of Trump's executive orders on NJ, highlighting risks to vital services and local nonprofits.

In a recent virtual town hall, Senator Andy Kim discussed the impact of Trump's executive orders on NJ, highlighting risks to vital services and local nonprofits.

Rowan’s Piercing Studio makes its mark on Palmer Square

Contributing Writer for The Prospect Princess Fodeke reports on the opening of a new piercing store, Rowan, located in Palmer Square.