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Workers at Labyrinth Books file unionization petition, likely to unionize

Labyrinth employees will likely vote on whether to unionize by the end of January. Should the unionization efforts succeed, store owners said they would "bargain in good faith for all of our employees and expect to reach a fair and acceptable contract."

Labyrinth employees will likely vote on whether to unionize by the end of January. Should the unionization efforts succeed, store owners said they would "bargain in good faith for all of our employees and expect to reach a fair and acceptable contract."

Princeton’s town council formalizes town ban on scooters amid safety concerns

During its meeting on Dec. 18, 2023, Princeton’s town council passed an ordinance formally prohibiting people from riding scooters on sidewalks in the “Central Business District.” This includes a stretch of Nassau Street from Bayard Lane to Maple Street, a stretch of Witherspoon Street from Nassau Street to Paul Robeson Place, and the Palmer Square area.

During its meeting on December 18, 2023 the Princeton town Council passed an ordinance formally prohibiting people from riding scooters on sidewalks in the “Central Business District.” This includes a stretch of Nassau Street from Bayard Lane to Maple Street, a stretch of Witherspoon Street from Nassau Street to Paul Robeson Place, and the Palmer Square area.

Temporary parking banned on Witherspoon Street amid pedestrian transformation

Changes to parking and traffic density, two longtime concerns of Princeton residents, students, and professors, were addressed at the town council’s Dec. 11 meeting.

Changes to parking and traffic density, two longtime concerns of Princeton residents, students, and professors, were addressed at the town council’s Dec. 11 meeting.

Nassau Street closes temporarily after chimney blaze draws ten emergency vehicles

Soot and debris in the chimney of Tipple and Rose caused heavy smoke. At least 10 emergency vehicles responded.

Soot and debris in the chimney of Tipple and Rose caused heavy smoke. About ten emergency vehicles responded.

Town officials push back on community petition against further development

Louise Wilson, the chair of the Planning Board, told the ‘Prince’ in an interview that the petition is “alarmist and replete with falsehoods” and that there are parts of the plan that can be confusing or misinterpreted if taken out of context.

Louise Wilson, the chair of the Planning Board, told the ‘Prince’ in an interview that the petition is “alarmist and replete with falsehoods” and that there are parts of the plan that can be confusing or misinterpreted if taken out of context.

As TigerTransit ridership increases, fleet converts to electric buses

Changes to Princeton’s transportation patterns may be on the horizon, as the University introduces an all-electric bus fleet and continues to limit scooter use.

Changes to Princeton’s transportation patterns may be on the horizon, as the University introduces an all-electric bus fleet and continues to limit scooter use.

Mochinut and Ani Ramen close, reports note health code violations

The Daily Princetonian obtained routine inspection reports from the Princeton Health Department that found Mochinut and Ani Ramen to be in violation of numerous public health protocols designed to prevent foodborne illnesses. The reports also found that both establishments had several risk factors that posed a danger to public health.

The Daily Princetonian obtained routine inspection reports from the Princeton Health Department that found Mochinut and Ani Ramen to be in violation of numerous public health protocols designed to prevent foodborne illnesses. The reports also found that both establishments had several risk factors that posed a danger to public health.

Black community in historically Black Witherspoon-Jackson neighborhood shrinks

The data show that Princeton’s Black community is indeed shrinking, both in Witherspoon-Jackson and across the town, though Princeton’s Hispanic and Asian communities have grown markedly over the same period.

The data show that Princeton’s Black community is indeed shrinking, both in Witherspoon-Jackson and across the town, though Princeton’s Hispanic and Asian communities have grown markedly over the same period.

Supporter of resigned superintendent goes down on eventful election night

Democrats dominated in deep blue Mercer County and notched important wins in tightly contested state legislative elections amid major wins for the party nationwide.

Democrats dominated in deep blue Mercer County and notched important wins in tightly contested state legislative elections amid major wins for the party nationwide.

Delays may ease as Washington Road bridge reopens following months-long closure

The Washington Road bridge over the Delaware and Raritan Canal opened on Monday, after being closed for renovations since July.

The Washington Road bridge over the Delaware and Raritan Canal opened on Monday, after being closed for renovations since July.

Princeton schools superintendent resigns after tumultuous tenure

At a special Monday meeting, the Princeton Board of Education approved Carol Kelley's resignation, following a tenure marked by several controversies.

At a special Monday meeting, the Princeton Board of Education approved Carol Kelley's resignation, following a tenure marked by several controversies.

Princeton staff member assaults student at pro-Palestine protest in town

Between 100 and 200 people attended the protest, which was organized primarily by two off-campus groups and called for a ceasefire in Gaza.

Between 100 and 200 people attended the protest, which was organized primarily by two off-campus groups and called for a ceasefire in Gaza.

Town council considers how to fund improvements in increasingly-gentrified neighborhood

The Princeton Town Council met on Monday, Oct. 23, and among the meeting highlights were updates on various development projects and community programs.

The Princeton Town Council met on Monday, Oct. 23, and among the meeting highlights were updates on various development projects and community programs.

Months after petition circulated over affordable housing development in town, pushback persists

Three years after the town council passed Affordable Housing Overlay (AHO) Ordinances, which outline the development of new housing units in three of the town's seven overlay zones, affordable housing projects are being undertaken in some of those districts, while other proposals have been met with contention over concerns about historical preservation.

Three years after the town council passed Affordable Housing Overlay (AHO) Ordinances, which outline the development of new housing units in three of the town's seven overlay zones, affordable housing projects are being undertaken in some of those districts, while other proposals have been met with contention over concerns about historical preservation.

After sending a truck accusing SPIA Dean of coddling antisemitism, off-campus group issues private apology

Alums for Campus Fairness, a national organization which aims to fight antisemitism on college and university campuses in the United States, sent a truck to Princeton accusing Dean of School of Public and International Affairs Amaney Jamal of "coddling antisemitism."

Alums for Campus Fairness, a national organization which aims to fight antisemitism on college and university campuses in the United States, sent a truck to Princeton accusing Dean of School of Public and International Affairs Amaney Jamal of "coddling antisemitism."

Project Veritas video on sexual education in Princeton Middle School sparks outrage

A video released by a conservative activist group reveals nonprofit educators working with Princeton Middle School discussing how their sexual education curricula is designed to circumvent parental input.

A video released by a conservative activist group reveals nonprofit educators working with Princeton Middle School discussing how their sexual education curricula is designed to circumvent parental input.

Princeton Police Department will pay for your Uber home from the bar

The program allows Princeton residents, visitors, and University students to receive one free ride worth up to $15 at 22 pickup locations throughout town; however, the University eating clubs are not included.

Community members express frustration with University at planning forum

The master plan is an official document adopted by Princeton to address current and anticipated future conditions that is revisited every 10 years. The municipality plans to release the proposal in October and vote on it in November.

Princeton Mayor Mark Freda sued for alleged involvement in deadly car crash

Freda was involved in a high-speed chase that resulted in two fatalities. The lawsuit is currently a civil action complaint in the Superior Court of New Jersey Law Division in Middlesex County.

Freda was involved in a high-speed chase that resulted in two fatalities. The lawsuit is currently a civil action complaint in the Superior Court of New Jersey Law Division in Middlesex County.

NJ Transit engineers vote to strike, though service disruptions months away

Due to federal labor laws, any work stoppage is likely months away as contract negotiations continue between NJ Transit and the union.

Due to federal labor laws, any work stoppage is likely months away as contract negotiations continue between NJ Transit and the union.