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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.

Despite budget cuts, Eisgruber says municipal commitments to continue as planned

At his annual meeting with the Princeton Council, University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 said that the University’s planned voluntary contributions to the Municipality of Princeton will continue as planned, even in a climate of budget cuts. In turn, councilmembers stayed away from specific financial requests to the University.

At his annual meeting with the Princeton Council, University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 said that the University’s planned voluntary contributions to the Municipality of Princeton will continue as planned, even in a climate of budget cuts. In turn, councilmembers stayed away from specific financial requests to the University.

Community members hold teach-in, vigil, and rally amid US-Iran War

On Tuesday and Wednesday, several dozen members of the Princeton community gathered for a series of events responding to the ongoing war in Iran.

On Tuesday and Wednesday, several dozen members of the Princeton community gathered for a series of events responding to the ongoing war in Iran.

Verlina Reynolds-Jackson, N.J. Assemblywoman, runs for N.J.-12 Democratic nomination

Reynolds-Jackson is a N.J. State Assemblywoman in the 15th Legislative District, and is one of 17 candidates running in the crowded Democratic primary for N.J.-12. In an interview with The Daily Princetonian, she discussed her focuses on healthcare and voting rights.

Reynolds-Jackson is a N.J. State Assemblywoman in the 15th Legislative District, and is one of 17 candidates running in the crowded Democratic primary for N.J.-12. In an interview with The Daily Princetonian, she discussed her focuses on healthcare and voting rights.

Princeton Council passes Film Ready and housing ordinances, hears proposal for local renovations

Princeton Council advanced the five-step process to become a Film Ready municipality, passed an ordinance to aid affordable housing while preserving historic sites, and heard proposals for renovations.

Princeton Council advanced the five-step process to become a Film Ready municipality, passed an ordinance to aid affordable housing while preserving historic sites, and heard proposals for renovations.

Princeton Community Democratic Organization endorses for municipal, county offices

At forums hosted by the Princeton Community Democratic Organization, local Democrats voted to endorse David Cohen for Princeton Council and Nakia White Barr for County Commissioner after candidates discussed affordability, zoning, ICE, and government transparency.

Elijah Dixon, democratic socialist and local entrepreneur, running for N.J.-12 Congressional seat

In an interview with the ‘Prince,’ N.J.-12 Democratic candidate Elijah Dixon discussed his platform, background, and perspective as a democratic socialist.

In an interview with the ‘Prince,’ N.J.-12 Democratic candidate Elijah Dixon discussed his platform, background, and perspective as a democratic socialist.

Princeton residents rally for congressional check on U.S. military action in Iran

Following U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran, Princeton residents gathered in Hinds Plaza on Saturday to protest the actions of the Trump administration.

Following U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran, Princeton residents gathered in Hinds Plaza on Saturday to protest the actions of the Trump administration.

Removal of invasive-species, affordable-housing ordinances discussed at Princeton Council meeting

At its meeting, the Princeton Council heard a proposal for a restoration project at Princeton Ridge East, an open space acquired in 2024. The council also reviewed its winter storm response and affordable-housing ordinances.

At its meeting, the Princeton Council heard a proposal for a restoration project at Princeton Ridge East, an open space acquired in 2024. The council also reviewed its winter storm response and affordable-housing ordinances.

Plainfield Mayor Adrian Mapp runs for N.J.-12 Democratic congressional nomination

Adrian Mapp, the longtime mayor of Plainfield, is seeking the Democratic nomination for New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District, campaigning on affordability, housing expansion, tax reform, public safety, healthcare access, and immigration reform.

Adrian Mapp, the longtime mayor of Plainfield, is seeking the Democratic nomination for New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District, campaigning on affordability, housing expansion, tax reform, public safety, healthcare access, and immigration reform.

Blizzard to bring one to two feet of snow to Princeton starting Sunday

A strong nor’easter will hit Princeton beginning Sunday morning and continuing through Monday afternoon. There is currently one to two feet of snow forecasted for the area.

A strong nor’easter will hit Princeton beginning Sunday morning and continuing through Monday afternoon. There is currently one to two feet of snow forecasted for the area.

Gateway tunnel project construction to disrupt spring break travel

Major construction on the Gateway tunnel project began this week, triggering a month-long reduction in rail service that may cause significant delays for students traveling during spring break.

Major construction on the Gateway tunnel project began this week, triggering a month-long reduction in rail service that may cause significant delays for students traveling during spring break.

Princeton NAACP chapter hosts legislators to discuss Black political power and equity

Legislators joined the Princeton University NAACP chapter for a panel discussion on Black political power, addressing campus concerns including mental health resources and the rising cost of higher education.

Legislators joined the Princeton University NAACP chapter for a panel discussion on Black political power, addressing campus concerns including mental health resources and the rising cost of higher education.

Sherrill takes actions against ICE, trio of state immigrant protection bills advance

Mikie Sherrill restricted ICE activity on state property and backed new immigrant protections as related bills advanced in the New Jersey General Assembly. The moves come amid controversy over expanded detention facilities in New Jersey.