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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.

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.

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.’

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.

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.

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.

Following primary win, Hamawy reflects on campaign and criticism

In an interview with The Daily Princetonian on Thursday, Hamawy responded to criticism of his past associations and reflected on the importance of his primary victory.

In an interview with The Daily Princetonian on Thursday, Hamawy responded to criticism of his past associations and reflected on the importance of his primary victory.

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. 

Hamawy wins N.J.-12 Democratic nomination after crowded primary

Democrat Adam Hamawy won the House primary for New Jersey's 12th district, according to The Associated Press. Hamawy is a plastic surgeon and a U.S. Army veteran.

Democrat Adam Hamawy won the House primary for New Jersey's 12th district, according to The Associated Press. Hamawy is a plastic surgeon and a U.S. Army veteran.

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.

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.

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.

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.

‘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.

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.

N.J.-12 candidates debate ICE, Israel, and more at Rider University

Nine Democratic candidates for New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District discussed over military aid to Israel, the abolition of ICE, and campaign finance ethics at a Rider University debate.

Agreement reached over Princeton Public Library funding, Council adopts budget

The Princeton Council and Princeton Public Library announced a deal over municipal funding for the library at the Council’s Monday meeting.

The Princeton Council and Princeton Public Library announced a deal over municipal funding for the library at the Council’s Monday meeting.

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.

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.

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.