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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.

‘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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Whig-Clio hosts debate for N.J.-12 Democratic Congressional candidates

The 11 candidates addressed artificial intelligence, ICE, freedom of speech on campuses, and more.

The 11 candidates addressed artificial intelligence, ICE, freedom of speech on campuses, and more.

Unveiled Princeton Loop Express offers free rides from Shopping Center to Dinky

The previously offered freeB has been renamed the Loop Local, and continues to offer more extensive service for the municipality.

The previously offered freeB has been renamed the Loop Local, and continues to offer more extensive service for the municipality.

‘A post-America world’: Sen. Andy Kim says U.S. must build resilience

Senator Andy Kim (D-N.J.) spoke at the School of Public and International Affairs’ Dean’s Leadership Series Tuesday afternoon, warning that a “post-America world” is emerging. Amid a turbulent global landscape, Kim emphasized national security and innovation as priorities for the U.S. going forward.

Senator Andy Kim (D-N.J.) spoke at the School of Public and International Affairs’ Dean’s Leadership Series Tuesday afternoon, warning that a “post-America world” is emerging. Amid a turbulent global landscape, Kim emphasized national security and innovation as priorities for the U.S. going forward.

N.J. Governor to move to Princeton mansion with ties to the U.

Governor of New Jersey Mikie Sherrill will be moving to Drumthwacket Mansion in Princeton. She will be the first governor in 22 years to reside in the mansion and is expected to change her voter registration to Princeton.

Governor of New Jersey Mikie Sherrill will be moving to Drumthwacket Mansion in Princeton. She will be the first governor in 22 years to reside in the mansion and is expected to change her voter registration to Princeton.

Altman candidacy survives scare, faces controversy after hundreds of signatures invalidated

After a contentious two-day hearing in administrative court, Sue Altman appeared to have enough valid signatures to remain on the Democratic primary ballot in the 12th congressional district. The court’s decision, pending final approval, comes amid a call for her to withdraw from the race and clashes between campaigns over alleged voter disenfranchisement and the handling of petition signatures.

After a contentious two-day hearing in administrative court, Sue Altman appeared to have enough valid signatures to remain on the Democratic primary ballot in the 12th congressional district. The court’s decision, pending final approval, comes amid a call for her to withdraw from the race and clashes between campaigns over alleged voter disenfranchisement and the handling of petition signatures.

Students and faculty mobilize for N.J.-12 candidates

Princeton affiliates are supporting several Democratic candidates in the N.J.-12 primary, highlighting priorities ranging from science advocacy to progressive activism.

Princeton affiliates are supporting several Democratic candidates in the N.J.-12 primary, highlighting priorities ranging from science advocacy to progressive activism.

Immigrant Trust Directive codified as Sherrill signs trio of immigration bills into law

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill signed three immigration enforcement-related bills into law on Tuesday, including a bill codifying the Immigrant Trust Directive.

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill signed three immigration enforcement-related bills into law on Tuesday, including a bill codifying the Immigrant Trust Directive.

New restaurants expand halal dining options in Princeton

Three new halal restaurants — BurgerRunn, Best Grill and Fries, and Food Street — have opened in Princeton since November. The owners spoke with The Daily Princetonian, and students weighed in on the expanded halal dining options.

Three new halal restaurants — BurgerRunn, Best Grill and Fries, and Food Street — have opened in Princeton since November. The owners spoke with The Daily Princetonian, and students weighed in on the expanded halal dining options.