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Conversations around district-wide phone policy gain momentum in Princeton

The PPS Board of Education is debating the implementation of a phone policy that would restrict student usage throughout the school day, with increased discussions among parents, teachers, and board members.

The PPS Board of Education is debating the implementation of a phone policy that would restrict student usage throughout the school day, with increased discussions among parents, teachers, and board members.

Future of Immigrant Trust Directive uncertain as governor’s election looms

The future of the Immigrant Trust Directive remains uncertain ahead of the upcoming New Jersey governor’s election. Lawyers and immigrant rights activists in Princeton addressed its role in the town.

The future of the Immigrant Trust Directive remains uncertain ahead of the upcoming New Jersey governor’s election. Lawyers and immigrant rights activists in Princeton addressed its role in the town.

Virtual forum for BOE set to take place despite uncontested election

This year’s Board of Education election will occur on Nov. 4, with all three candidates expected to be elected to the three open seats.

This year’s Board of Education election will occur on Nov. 4, with all three candidates expected to be elected to the three open seats.

New Princeton bus route proposed at town council meeting

The Princeton Town Council meeting on Wednesday included proposals for new buses and a new bus route.

The Princeton Town Council meeting on Wednesday included proposals for new buses and a new bus route.

Nine people, some with alleged criminal records, detained by ICE in Princeton, Jersey City

Nine Chilean nationals with alleged connections to transnational crime organizations were arrested by Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Newark in Princeton and Jersey City on Sept. 19, according to a Sept. 29 press release.

Nine Chilean nationals with alleged connections to transnational crime organizations were arrested by Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Newark in Princeton and Jersey City on Sept. 19, according to a Sept. 29 press release.

Nueve personas, algunas con antecedentes penales presuntos, fueron detenidas por ICE en Princeton, Jersey City

Nueve nacionales chilenos fueron detenidos por el Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas (ICE, por sus siglas en inglés) de Newark en Princeton y Jersey City el 19 de septiembre, según un comunicado de prensa del 29 de septiembre.

Nueve nacionales chilenos fueron detenidos por el Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas (ICE, por sus siglas en inglés) de Newark en Princeton y Jersey City el 19 de septiembre, según un comunicado de prensa del 29 de septiembre.

Princeton BOE members discuss gubernatorial debate, campaign in interviews ahead of uncontested election

Princeton Board of Education members Dafna Kendal, Susan Kanter, and newcomer Erica Snyder discuss their thoughts on the gubernatorial debate ahead of Board of Education election.

El Condado de Mercer comienza a planificar la sustitución del puente de Washington Road

El municipio de Princeton está trabajando para renovar el puente de Washington Road y convertir la intersección de Washington y Faculty Road en una rotonda.

El municipio de Princeton está trabajando para renovar el puente de Washington Road y convertir la intersección de Washington y Faculty Road en una rotonda.

Princeton Town Council discusses sustainability initiatives and approves infrastructure developments

At the Sept. 23 Princeton Town Council meeting, the launch of the Microforest Project and tree planting initiatives were announced. The Council also approved infrastructure improvements and swore in new police officers, with Captain Matthew Solovay promoted to Chief of Police.

At the Sept. 23 Princeton Town Council meeting, the launch of the Microforest Project and tree planting initiatives were announced. The Council also approved infrastructure improvements and swore in new police officers, with Captain Matthew Solovay promoted to Chief of Police.

N.J. governor candidates offer diverging views on University-state relationship

At the first N.J. gubernatorial debate, candidates Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli shared their views on higher education and the relationship between Princeton University and the state.

At the first N.J. gubernatorial debate, candidates Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli shared their views on higher education and the relationship between Princeton University and the state.

Candidatos a gobernador de Nueva Jersey ofrecen visiones divergentes sobre la relación entre la Universidad y el estado

En el primer debate para gobernador de Nueva Jersey, los candidatos Mikie Sherrill y Jack Ciattarelli compartieron sus puntos de vista sobre la educación superior y la relación entre la Universidad de Princeton y el estado.

En el primer debate para gobernador de Nueva Jersey, los candidatos Mikie Sherrill y Jack Ciattarelli compartieron sus puntos de vista sobre la educación superior y la relación entre la Universidad de Princeton y el estado.

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.

El ayuntamiento votará una resolución sobre el santuario para inmigrantes tras las redadas de ICE

El ayuntamiento de Princeton votará sobre una resolución que afecta la cooperación con ICE en la reunión del lunes.

El ayuntamiento de Princeton votará sobre una resolución que afecta la cooperación con ICE en la reunión del lunes.

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.