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Plans for gas line upgrades announced at Town Council meeting

Plans for gas line upgrades announced at Town Council meeting

Charlie Roth

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.

NEWS | October 30

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

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

Charlie Roth

“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.”

NEWS | October 6

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As Nassau Starbucks faces staff shortages, unionization pressures mount

As Nassau Starbucks faces staff shortages, unionization pressures mount

Isabel Yip and Julian Hartman-Sigall

“With all the other baristas that I've talked to who work in New Jersey, not just at this location, this location has had the most difficult customers to deal with,” Nubia Morales ’25, an employee at the Nassau Street location, told the ‘Prince.’

“With all the other baristas that I've talked to who work in New Jersey, not just at this location, this location has had the most difficult customers to deal with,” Nubia Morales ’25, an employee at the Nassau Street location, told the ‘Prince.’

NEWS | October 4

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Witherspoon St. construction to finish by late fall, town council members say

Witherspoon St. construction to finish by late fall, town council members say

Charlie Roth

Assistant Municipal Engineer Jim Purcell and several town councilmembers provided updates on the ongoing construction projects in Princeton, including work on Witherspoon Street and the Graduate Hotel.

Assistant Municipal Engineer Jim Purcell and several town councilmembers provided updates on the ongoing construction projects in Princeton, including work on Witherspoon Street and the Graduate Hotel.

NEWS | 09/14/2022

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Students, local vendors react to early weeks of Pay with Points dining program

Students, local vendors react to early weeks of Pay with Points dining program

Annie Rupertus and Madeleine LeBeau

“As a student on financial aid, I feel like [Pay with Points] was really helpful for me to go out on [Nassau Street] with my friends without worrying about spending too much money,” Monica Jun ’26 wrote in a message to The Daily Princetonian.

“As a student on financial aid, I feel like [Pay with Points] was really helpful for me to go out on [Nassau Street] with my friends without worrying about spending too much money,” Monica Jun ’26 wrote in a message to The Daily Princetonian.

NEWS | 09/14/2022

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USG initiative to provide students with dining points redeemable at Nassau Street restaurants

USG initiative to provide students with dining points redeemable at Nassau Street restaurants

Annie Rupertus

Students on the unlimited meal plan, which includes all first-years and sophomores, will have $150 on their TigerCards to spend at various restaurants in town beginning this fall.

Students on the unlimited meal plan, which includes all first-years and sophomores, will have $150 on their TigerCards to spend at various restaurants in town beginning this fall.

NEWS | 08/30/2022

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Congresswoman Watson Coleman among 17 members of Congress arrested at abortion rights rally

Congresswoman Watson Coleman among 17 members of Congress arrested at abortion rights rally

Bhoomika Chowdhary

Rep. Watson Coleman, whose congressional district includes Princeton, was one of 17 members of Congress arrested in a reproductive rights protest outside the U.S. Supreme Court on July 19.

Rep. Watson Coleman, whose congressional district includes Princeton, was one of 17 members of Congress arrested in a reproductive rights protest outside the U.S. Supreme Court on July 19.

NEWS | 07/20/2022

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Plastic bag ban begins as second phase of NJ legislation takes effect

Plastic bag ban begins as second phase of NJ legislation takes effect

Tess Weinreich

According to a bill passed by Gov. Phil Murphy and other lawmakers last year, NJ retailers and food service businesses will no longer be permitted to use or distribute single-use plastic bags. The bill goes into effect on May 4.

According to a bill passed by Gov. Phil Murphy and other lawmakers last year, NJ retailers and and food service businesses will no longer be permitted to use or distribute single-use plastic bags. The bill goes into effect on May 4.

NEWS | 05/01/2022

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Town Council discusses Prospect ‘historic district’ and ongoing Witherspoon renovation

Town Council discusses Prospect ‘historic district’ and ongoing Witherspoon renovation

Charlie Roth and Madeleine LeBeau

The section of Prospect Avenue would be considered a ‘type two’ historic district which will only require HPC approval for modifications that “involve the facades visible from the right of way.” Eating clubs could continue to renovate the inside of their houses or the outside portions of the properties not visible to the street without requiring approval by the HPC.

The section of Prospect Avenue would be considered a ‘type two’ historic district which will only require HPC approval for modifications that “involve the facades visible from the right of way.” Eating clubs could continue to renovate the inside of their houses or the outside portions of the properties not visible to the street without requiring approval by the HPC.

NEWS | 04/13/2022

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Princeton Town Council continues Witherspoon Street construction plans

Princeton Town Council continues Witherspoon Street construction plans

Charlie Roth

The Princeton Town Council discussed Phase 2 of the Witherspoon Street renovation project and honored former University professor Dr. Cecelia Hodges Drewry.

The Princeton Town Council discussed Phase 2 of the Witherspoon Street renovation project and honored former University professor Dr. Cecelia Hodges Drewry. 

NEWS | 03/29/2022

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Eisgruber joins Town Council Meeting to give annual update

Eisgruber joins Town Council Meeting to give annual update

Charlie Roth

The Council also introduced its 2022 budget and discussed updates to Graduate Hotel construction.  

The Council also introduced its 2022 budget and discussed updates to Graduate Hotel construction.  

NEWS | 03/15/2022

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NJ Transit considers Dinky alternative

NJ Transit considers Dinky alternative

Gabriel Robare and Charlie Roth

NJ Transit is considering two options for updates to the Dinky. One calls for an electric light rail embedded in a railway, while the other involves no additional construction. 

NJ Transit is considering two options for updates to the Dinky. One calls for an electric light rail embedded in a railway, while the other involves no additional construction.

NEWS | 03/03/2022

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Princeton Town Council approves Special Improvement District

Princeton Town Council approves Special Improvement District

Charlie Roth

After three hours of debate and public comments, the Council unanimously voted for the creation of a Special Improvement District (SID) in Princeton. A SID is a self-governed and managed nonprofit organization that is a coalition of businesses and property owners in town with the purpose of helping those businesses.  

After three hours of debate and public comments, the Council unanimously voted for the creation of a Special Improvement District (SID) in Princeton. A SID is a self-governed and managed nonprofit organization that is a coalition of businesses and property owners in town with the purpose of helping those businesses.   

NEWS | 03/02/2022

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Princeton Town Council to consider Prospect Avenue a local historic district

Princeton Town Council to consider Prospect Avenue a local historic district

Madeleine LeBeau

The proposal would make all 11 eating clubs part of the Prospect Avenue local historic district.

The proposal would make all 11 eating clubs part of the Prospect Avenue local historic district.

NEWS | 02/24/2022

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Princeton Theological Seminary President M. Craig Barnes announces 2023 retirement

Princeton Theological Seminary President M. Craig Barnes announces 2023 retirement

Tess Weinreich

M. Craig Barnes has served as president of the Princeton Theological Seminary for 10 years.

M. Craig Barnes has served as president of the Princeton Theological Seminary for 10 years.

NEWS | 02/23/2022

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Daybreak Meets Princeton Mayor Mark Freda

Daybreak Meets Princeton Mayor Mark Freda

Hope Perry, Jack Anderson, and Eden Teshome

Daybreak sat down with the mayor of Princeton to discuss University and town relations, the future of the Dinky, and more.

Daybreak sat down with the mayor of Princeton to discuss University and town relations, the future of the Dinky, and more.

PODCAST | 02/20/2022

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Princeton Town Council lays out plans for second phase of Witherspoon Street construction

Princeton Town Council lays out plans for second phase of Witherspoon Street construction

Charlie Roth

The construction must be approved by March 2022 and will renovate the section of Witherspoon Street between Green Street and Franklin Avenue. 

The construction must be approved by March 2022 and will renovate the section of Witherspoon Street between Green Street and Franklin Avenue. 

NEWS | 02/16/2022

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Princeton Public Library Black History Month event discusses Paul Robeson’s legacy and Black activism

Princeton Public Library Black History Month event discusses Paul Robeson’s legacy and Black activism

Katherine Dailey

In an event titled “Black Activism, Then and Now,” hosted by the Princeton Public Library on Tuesday, Feb. 15, panelists discussed the local, national, and international activism of Paul Robeson, a musician, athlete, and prominent activist for racial equality. Robeson was born in the town of Princeton and his legacy of sustained student activism at Princeton is still salient today.

A panel held by the Princeton Public Library discussed the legacy of activist, musician, and athlete Paul Robeson.

NEWS | 02/16/2022

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Princeton students visit U.S. military base where over 6,000 Afghan evacuees await resettlement

Princeton students visit U.S. military base where over 6,000 Afghan evacuees await resettlement

Edward Tian

The trip was sponsored by the School of Public and International Affairs and the Office of Religious Life and included a panel with Afghan guests and a Q&A with Department of Homeland Security officials.

The trip was sponsored by the School of Public and International Affairs and the Office of Religious Life and included a panel with Afghan guests and a Q&A with Department of Homeland Security officials.

NEWS | 02/03/2022

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Seminary ‘disassociates’ chapel from Samuel Miller amid protest by Association of Black Seminarians

Seminary ‘disassociates’ chapel from Samuel Miller amid protest by Association of Black Seminarians

Katherine Dailey

The Princeton Theological Seminary Board of Trustees voted unanimously to disassociate Samuel Miller’s name from the chapel on Jan. 25 following a demonstration by the Association of Black Seminarians a week earlier.   

The Princeton Theological Seminary Board of Trustees voted unanimously to disassociate Samuel Miller’s name from the chapel on Jan. 25 following a demonstration by the Association of Black Seminarians a week earlier. 

NEWS | 01/26/2022

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