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‘Hop on. It’s free.’ Council approves design and frog mascot for Princeton Loop

‘Hop on. It’s free.’ Council approves design and frog mascot for Princeton Loop

Oliver Wu

The Princeton Council approved the design and branding for the rebranded Princeton Loop bus system on Jan. 12, selecting a frog mascot and the slogan “Hop on. It’s free.” The Municipality hopes to roll out new signage and bus designs in February.

The Princeton Council approved the design and branding for the rebranded Princeton Loop bus system on Jan. 12, selecting a frog mascot and the slogan “Hop on. It’s free.” The Municipality hopes to roll out new signage and bus designs in February.

NEWS | January 19

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ICE detains two men in first Princeton raid of 2026

ICE detains two men in first Princeton raid of 2026

Oliver Wu and Luke Grippo

Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents detained two workers in Princeton, the Municipality’s first reported detainments of the year.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents detained two workers in Princeton in the first reported detainments of the year.

NEWS | January 16

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Princeton Police reinstates free nighttime Uber rides, future funding uncertain

Princeton Police reinstates free nighttime Uber rides, future funding uncertain

Ambre Van de Velde and Nika Schindler

A program sponsored by the Princeton Police Department, which covers Uber rides up to $15 at local businesses in order to prevent impaired driving incidents, has returned for the time being.

A program sponsored by the Princeton Police Department, which covers Uber rides up to $15 at local businesses in order to prevent impaired driving incidents, has returned for the time being.

NEWS | January 13

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Pirone Lambros sworn in as Council president at reorganization meeting

Pirone Lambros sworn in as Council president at reorganization meeting

Oliver Wu

At the Jan. 7 Princeton Town Council meeting, councilmembers highlighted a wide range of policy priorities for the coming year, including affordable housing, redevelopment of the Westminster Choir College campus, and major capital projects such as the renovation of Community Park South.

At the Jan. 7 Princeton Town Council meeting, councilmembers highlighted a wide range of policy priorities for the coming year, including affordable housing, redevelopment of the Westminster Choir College campus, and major capital projects such as the renovation of Community Park South.

NEWS | January 13

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December Town Council meeting focuses on eco-friendly project and police activity

December Town Council meeting focuses on eco-friendly project and police activity

Gray Collins

On Dec. 22, the Princeton Town Council discussed the four-year Community Forest Management Plan, as well as recent police initiatives and data.

On Dec. 22, the Princeton Town Council discussed the four-year Community Forest Management Plan, as well as recent police initiatives and data.

NEWS | January 5

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Pedestrian left in critical condition after traffic collision on Nassau Street

Pedestrian left in critical condition after traffic collision on Nassau Street

Luke Grippo

The pedestrian was struck by a westbound 2015 Ford Explorer around 11:32 p.m. The driver was identified in the press release as a 39-year-old Princeton resident who cooperated with officers upon their arrival.

The pedestrian was struck by a westbound 2015 Ford Explorer around 11:32 p.m. The driver was identified in the press release as a 39-year-old Princeton resident who cooperated with officers upon their arrival.

NEWS | December 15

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Town Council imposes significant restrictions on Airbnbs and other short-term rentals

Town Council imposes significant restrictions on Airbnbs and other short-term rentals

Gray Collins

In three years, short-term rental owners must use their property as a primary residence. For now, guests will pay a 3 percent tax, levied by property owners, on all short-term rentals.

In three years, short-term rental owners must use their property as a primary residence. For now, guests will pay a 3 percent tax, levied by property owners, on all short-term rentals.

NEWS | December 9

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Retiring Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman reflects on relationships with town, University

Retiring Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman reflects on relationships with town, University

Leela Hensler and Emily Murphy

In an exclusive interview with The Daily Princetonian, Watson Coleman discussed her long-term relationship with both the municipality of Princeton and the University. 

In an exclusive interview with The Daily Princetonian, Watson Coleman discussed her long-term relationship with both the municipality of Princeton and the University. 

NEWS | December 4

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Historic Preservation Commission approves revised apartment building plan at 344 Nassau Street

Historic Preservation Commission approves revised apartment building plan at 344 Nassau Street

Luke Grippo and Nico David-Fox

On Dec. 1, Princeton’s Historic Preservation Commission approved a revised plan for the apartment complex at 344 Nassau Street, which leaves the historic Hornor House untouched and reduces the number of new residential units in the plan.

On Dec. 1, Princeton’s Historic Preservation Commission approved a revised plan for the apartment complex at 344 Nassau Street, which leaves the historic Hornor House untouched and reduces the number of new residential units in the plan.

NEWS | December 4

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Stormwater plan and operational budget discussed at town council meeting

Stormwater plan and operational budget discussed at town council meeting

Clara Docherty and Elizabeth Hu

At the town council meeting on Nov. 24, council members discussed approval for a new phase of the stormwater utility implementation, speed limits, and taxes.

At the town council meeting on Nov. 24, council members discussed approval for a new phase of the stormwater utility implementation, speed limits, and taxes.

NEWS | December 1

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El plan de aguas pluviales y presupuesto operativo se discutieron en la reunión del concejo municipal

El plan de aguas pluviales y presupuesto operativo se discutieron en la reunión del concejo municipal

Clara Docherty and Elizabeth Hu

En la reunión del concejo municipal el 24 de noviembre, miembros discutieron aprueba para una fase nueva de la implementación del servicio público de aguas pluviales, los límites de velocidad, y los impuestos.

En la reunión del concejo municipal el 24 de noviembre, miembros discutieron aprueba para una fase nueva de la implementación del servicio público de aguas pluviales, los límites de velocidad, y los impuestos.

NEWS | December 1

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New local nonprofit director will help begin a ‘fun’ new chapter for Princeton town

New local nonprofit director will help begin a ‘fun’ new chapter for Princeton town

Amaya Taylor

A local nonprofit promoting the town of Princeton’s economy has appointed a new executive director, Robin Lapidus, whose credits include Harvard and MIT, and one of her goals is to enhance Princeton’s college-town feel.  

A local nonprofit promoting the town of Princeton’s economy has appointed a new executive director, Robin Lapidus, whose credits include Harvard and MIT, and one of her goals is to enhance Princeton’s college-town feel.  

NEWS | November 24

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With term over, Phil Murphy closes time on Princeton’s Board of Trustees

With term over, Phil Murphy closes time on Princeton’s Board of Trustees

Sena Chang and Luke Grippo

The Daily Princetonian sat down with Governor Phil Murphy for a look at his relationship with Princeton University over his eight years as Governor.

The Daily Princetonian sat down with Governor Phil Murphy for a look at his relationship with Princeton University over his eight years as Governor.

NEWS | November 23

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Phil Murphy announces 48 pardons at Whig-Clio as part of clemency project

Phil Murphy announces 48 pardons at Whig-Clio as part of clemency project

Megan Cameron and Maya Mukherjee

At a press conference on Nov. 10, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced 48 pardons and commutations as part of his clemency project. More than 50 Princeton student volunteers who helped 32 inmates file petitions for clemency.

At a press conference on Nov. 10, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced 48 pardons and commutations as part of his clemency project. More than 50 Princeton student volunteers who helped 32 inmates file petitions for clemency.

NEWS | November 13

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Princeton’s Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-N.J.) will not seek re-election in 2026

Princeton’s Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-N.J.) will not seek re-election in 2026

Hayk Yengibaryan

Watson Coleman became the first Black woman to represent New Jersey in the House when she took office in 2015. 

Watson Coleman became the first Black woman to represent New Jersey in the House when she took office in 2015. 

NEWS | November 13

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La representante de Princeton Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-N.J.) no se presentará a la reelección en 2026

La representante de Princeton Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-N.J.) no se presentará a la reelección en 2026

Hayk Yengibaryan

Tras su victoria electoral en 2014, Watson Coleman se convirtió en la primera mujer negra en representar a Nueva Jersey en la Cámara de Representantes.

Tras su victoria electoral en 2014, Watson Coleman se convirtió en la primera mujer negra en representar a Nueva Jersey en la Cámara de Representantes.

NEWS | November 13

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Town council gives mixed response to development plans for Westminster Choir College campus

Town council gives mixed response to development plans for Westminster Choir College campus

Leela Hensler

At the Princeton Town Council meeting on Tuesday, speaker Chris Colley suggested numerous goals for the Westminster Choir College campus, though Mayor Mark Freda expressed some skepticism.

At the Princeton Town Council meeting on Tuesday, speaker Chris Colley suggested numerous goals for the Westminster Choir College campus, though Mayor Mark Freda expressed some skepticism.

NEWS | November 12

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Princeton food pantries gear up to feed families amid SNAP benefits crisis

Princeton food pantries gear up to feed families amid SNAP benefits crisis

Sena Chang

Organizers and volunteers of Princeton's food pantries are stocking up and preparing to feed families amid the proposed SNAP benefits funding halt.

Princeton's food pantries are stocking up and preparing to feed families amid the current presidential administration's proposed SNAP benefits funding halt.

NEWS | November 7

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Mikie Sherrill wins New Jersey’s governor’s race, will join Board of Trustees in January

Mikie Sherrill wins New Jersey’s governor’s race, will join Board of Trustees in January

Luke Grippo

Mikie Sherrill has won the 2025 New Jersey governor’s race. She will succeed current Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy in January and assume an ex officio position on the Princeton University Board of Trustees.

Mikie Sherrill has won the 2025 New Jersey governor’s race. She will succeed current Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy in January and assume an ex officio position on the Princeton University Board of Trustees.

NEWS | November 4

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New Jersey facing ‘existential’ election, Sherrill’s number two Dale Caldwell ’82 says

New Jersey facing ‘existential’ election, Sherrill’s number two Dale Caldwell ’82 says

Luke Grippo

The Daily Princetonian sits down for an interview with Democratic Lt. Gov. candidate Dale Caldwell ’82 on the eve of the New Jersey governor’s election.

The Daily Princetonian sits down for an interview with Democratic Lt. Gov. candidate Dale Caldwell ’82 on the eve of the New Jersey governor’s election.

NEWS | November 4

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