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Community members express frustration with University at planning forum

The master plan is an official document adopted by Princeton to address current and anticipated future conditions that is revisited every 10 years. The municipality plans to release the proposal in October and vote on it in November.

Princeton Mayor Mark Freda sued for alleged involvement in deadly car crash

Freda was involved in a high-speed chase that resulted in two fatalities. The lawsuit is currently a civil action complaint in the Superior Court of New Jersey Law Division in Middlesex County.

Freda was involved in a high-speed chase that resulted in two fatalities. The lawsuit is currently a civil action complaint in the Superior Court of New Jersey Law Division in Middlesex County.

NJ Transit engineers vote to strike, though service disruptions months away

Due to federal labor laws, any work stoppage is likely months away as contract negotiations continue between NJ Transit and the union.

Due to federal labor laws, any work stoppage is likely months away as contract negotiations continue between NJ Transit and the union.

Detours expected after canal bridge to shut down this fall

The New Jersey Department of Transportation will replace the canal bridge this fall, adding to the disruption caused by construction on and around campus.

The New Jersey Department of Transportation will replace the canal bridge this fall, adding to the disruption caused by construction on and around campus.

Former Princeton High School principal appeals after Board of Education votes to dismiss him

The action taken by Principal Frank Chmiel ’98 comes weeks after parents and students organized a walkout in April to protest his removal.

The action taken by Principal Frank Chmiel ’98 comes weeks after parents and students organized a walkout in April to protest his removal.

Dismissed Princeton High School principal requests public hearing

Principal Frank Chmiel ’98 has requested a public hearing in an attempt to override his dismissal from Princeton High School.

Principal Frank Chmiel ’98 has requested a public hearing in an attempt to override his dismissal from Princeton High School.

Princeton police fine scooter-riders, citing town ordinance banning bikes, skateboards, roller skates

Princeton police are issuing a $50 fine to those caught riding scooters on public sidewalks, citing a 2022 ordinance that clarifies where the usage of skateboards, bikes, and roller skates is prohibited in the town, but makes no explicit mention of scooters. 

Princeton police are issuing a $50 fine to those caught riding scooters on public sidewalks, citing a 2022 ordinance that clarifies where the usage of skateboards, bikes, and roller skates is prohibited in the town, but makes no explicit mention of scooters. 

Eisgruber supports more liquor licenses, pledges contributions to town at amiable Town Council appearance

President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 gave his tenth address to the Princeton town council during its February 27 meeting. During his remarks, Eisgruber discussed undergraduate population expansion and town and gown relations, such as housing issues, local businesses, and the University’s financial support of the town.

President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 gave his tenth address to the Princeton town council during its February 27 meeting. During his remarks, Eisgruber discussed undergraduate population expansion and town and gown relations, such as housing issues, local businesses, and the University’s financial support of the town.

Construction on Witherspoon Street isn’t finished — not by a long shot.

Construction of the block of Witherspoon Street closest to campus should be completed by Mar. 3, though additional construction down the street will continue at least into 2024. Another  project that will add a new traffic light with a pedestrian phase signal and extended sidewalks to the intersection of Witherspoon and Nassau Streets is set to begin Feb. 28.

Construction of the block of Witherspoon Street closest to campus should be completed by Mar. 3, though additional construction down the street will continue at least into 2024. Another  project that will add a new traffic light with a pedestrian phase signal and extended sidewalks to the intersection of Witherspoon and Nassau Streets is set to begin Feb. 28.

University upgrades buses, promotes bike sharing in mobility push

University representatives speak about recent developments to the TigerTransit bus system and bike share program at the Town Council meeting. 

University representatives speak about recent developments to the TigerTransit bus system and bike share program at the Town Council meeting. 

91 Prospect Ave. on the move

“It’s pretty exciting because you’re something you’re not gonna see very often. In fact, the last time that it’s been decades since there was anything like this,” said Sandy Harrison ’74.

“It’s pretty exciting because you’re something you’re not gonna see very often. In fact, the last time that it’s been decades since there was anything like this,” said Sandy Harrison ’74. 

‘The best kept secret on campus’: How Say Cheez Café creates nostalgia with their food

Founded in 2013 as a sandwich shop, Say Cheez has made various expansions to its menu, including the Empanada Station. The Daily Princetonian sat down with the founders to discuss good food, nostalgia, and the Princeton community.

Founded in 2013 as a sandwich shop, Say Cheez has made various expansions to its menu, including the Empanada Station. The Daily Princetonian sat down with the founders to discuss good food, nostalgia, and the Princeton community.

Town Council hears community thoughts on Master Plans

Community members convened in Princeton Public Library to provide their input on the Town Council’s Master Plan for continued growth and development in Princeton Municipality.

Community members convened in Princeton Public Library to provide their input on the Town Council’s Master Plan for continued growth and development in Princeton Municipality.

Anne-Marie Slaughter ’80, Dean Dolan talk women and leadership

Former Dean of the School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) Anne-Marie Slaughter ’80 spoke on Monday, Nov. 28 about her latest book “Renewal: From Crisis to Transformation in Our Lives, Work, and Politics” at an event hosted by the Princeton Public Library.

Former Dean of the School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) Anne-Marie Slaughter ’80 spoke on Monday, Nov. 28 about her latest book “Renewal: From Crisis to Transformation in Our Lives, Work, and Politics” at an event hosted by the Princeton Public Library.

Incumbent Democratic Reps. Bonnie Watson Coleman, Andy Kim keep their seats

The AP has called wins for several Princeton alumni in the U.S. House of Representatives, including Rep. Terri Sewell ’86 (D-Ala.) and Rep. Ken Buck ’81 (R-Colo.). 

The AP has called wins for several Princeton alumni in the U.S. House of Representatives, including Rep. Terri Sewell ’86 (D-Ala.) and Rep. Ken Buck ’81 (R-Colo.).

Voting machines down on Election Day in Mercer County

Voting machines are down in Mercer County, “due to a printing and scanning issue with the ballots,” according to county officials. Mercer County residents can vote by completing their ballots and placing them at the top of the scanning machine in the slot where the emergency ballots are placed.

Voting machines are down in Mercer County, “due to a printing and scanning issue with the ballots,” according to county officials. Mercer County residents can vote by completing their ballots and placing them at the top of the scanning machine in the slot where the emergency ballots are placed.

CJL responds to FBI warning of ‘broad threat’ to NJ synagogues

University Spokesperson Michael Hotchkiss confirmed that the Department of Public Safety “is aware of the F.B.I alert” and “is working with state and local authorities.” 

University Spokesperson Michael Hotchkiss confirmed that the Department of Public Safety “is aware of the F.B.I alert” and “is working with state and local authorities.” 

Banner criticizing the appointment of Princeton School Board draws controversy

A banner targeting three members of the Princeton Board of Education was palced near the Princeton Shopping Centre early this month.  

A banner targeting three members of the Princeton Board of Education, and the election of the new superintendent of the school board, was put up at Princeton Shopping Centre early this month.  

Plans for gas line upgrades announced at Town Council meeting

Plans for upgrades to gas lines around town were announced at the Oct. 24 meeting of the Princeton Town Council. The construction will begin in January and is expected to last all year. 

Plans for upgrades to gas lines around town were announced at the Oct. 24 meeting of the Princeton Town Council. The construction will begin in January and is expected to last all year.

As Biden pardons cannabis offences, Princeton town refuses to welcome dispensaries

“This was the opportunity for the town of Princeton to lead, to address the long history of racial inequities and cannabis prohibition,” Professor Udi Ofer told the ‘Prince.’ “And they just decided to do nothing, which is very disappointing.”

“This was the opportunity for the town of Princeton to lead, to address the long history of racial inequities and cannabis prohibition,” Professor Udi Ofer told the ‘Prince.’ “And they just decided to do nothing, which is very disappointing.”