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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. 

Over one thousand turn up for ‘Hands Off!’ rally in Princeton downtown

On Saturday, April 5, students marched from Firestone Plaza to Hinds Plaza to participate in a “Hands Off!” protest against President Trump and his administration’s actions, joining millions of others nationwide.

On Saturday, April 5, students marched from Firestone Plaza to Hinds Plaza to participate in a “Hands Off!” protest against President Trump and his administration’s actions, joining millions of others nationwide.

Princeton finalizes $42 million acquisition of Westminster Choir College through eminent domain

Princeton has officially acquired the Westminster Choir College campus via eminent domain. The property will be developed into a public facility.

Princeton has officially acquired the Westminster Choir College campus via eminent domain. The property will be developed into a public facility.

Eisgruber addresses endowment challenges at annual Princeton Council meeting

President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 addressed the Princeton town community at the Princeton Town Hall Meeting to discuss the state of higher education and continued collaboration between the town and the University, commenting on the endowment, federal funding, and town initiatives.

President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 addressed the Princeton town community at the Princeton Town Hall Meeting to discuss the state of higher education and continued collaboration between the town and the University, commenting on the endowment, federal funding, and town initiatives.

Fresh flavors meet Chinese food at new restaurant XiBei Cuisine

Senior writer for the Prospect Lulu Pettit reviews a new Chinese restaurant in Princeton called XiBei Cuisine.

Small World Coffee raises prices in response to supply shortage

In an Instagram post on February 23, Small World Coffee released a statement saying that coffee would cost more in response to supply shortages on the coffee market. 

In an Instagram post on February 23, Small World Coffee released a statement saying that coffee would cost more in response to supply shortages on the coffee market. 

As federal government bears down, town of Princeton vows to stay strong on immigration

While the Trump administration cracks down on immigration, fear is spreading in the immigrant community. However, the town of Princeton is holding firm in its support of the immigrant population.

While the Trump administration cracks down on immigration, fear is spreading in the immigrant community. However, the town of Princeton is holding firm in its support of the immigrant population.

Princeton man charged with brother’s murder in Palmer Square apartment

On Saturday night, Princeton Police responded to a 911 call that led to the arrest of Matthew Hertgen in relation to the murder of his younger brother, Joseph Hertgen, in a Palmer Square apartment complex. The investigation is ongoing.

On Saturday night Princeton Police responded to a 911 call that led to the arrest of Matthew Hertgen in relation to the murder of his younger brother, Joseph Hertgen, in a Palmer Square apartment complex. The investigation is ongoing.