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Palestinian restaurant chain Ayat opens in Princeton

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Palestinian restaurant chain Ayat opens in Princeton

Sena Chang and Cynthia Torres

Ayat, a New York City-based restaurant chain serving traditional Palestinian dishes, opened its first New Jersey location on Oct. 8. Amid the ongoing war in Gaza, the chain’s political activism both online and in the restaurant has garnered controversy.

Ayat, a New York City-based restaurant chain serving traditional Palestinian dishes, opened its first New Jersey location on Oct. 8. Amid the ongoing war in Gaza, the chain’s political activism both online and in the restaurant has garnered controversy.

NEWS | 10/30/2024

Mark Freda running unopposed for re-election in Princeton

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Mark Freda running unopposed for re-election in Princeton

Cynthia Torres and Leela Hensler

Princeton mayor Mark Freda is running unopposed for re-election this fall. However, he is facing controversy due to his role in a lawsuit regarding a stolen car chase that killed two people. The Daily Princetonian sat down with Freda to learn more.

Princeton mayor Mark Freda is running unopposed for re-election this fall. However, he is facing controversy due to his role in a lawsuit regarding a stolen car chase that killed two people. The Daily Princetonian sat down with Freda to learn more.

NEWS | 10/29/2024

Princeton school board candidates talk U. partnerships, district budgets, and Choir College plans

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Princeton school board candidates talk U. partnerships, district budgets, and Choir College plans

Sena Chang

Ahead of the Princeton School Board election, The Daily Princetonian talked to the six candidates about their vision for the future of Princeton Public Schools. Topics included the relationship with the University, budgetary issues, and the town’s recent acquisition of the Westminster Choir College.

Ahead of the Princeton School Board election, The Daily Princetonian talked to the six candidates about their vision for the future of Princeton Public Schools. Topics included the relationship with the University, budgetary issues, and the town’s recent acquisition of the Westminster Choir College.

NEWS | 10/22/2024
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Bike lanes added to Washington Road to enhance campus safety

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Bike lanes added to Washington Road to enhance campus safety

Cynthia Torres

The University has recently added bike lanes to Washington Road due to student demand. While some students told the ‘Prince’ that the bike lanes are useful, others have complained that they do not go far enough.

The University has recently added bike lanes to Washington Road due to student demand. While some students told the ‘Prince’ that the bike lanes are useful, others have complained that they do not go far enough.

NEWS | 10/07/2024

Community members express concerns about purchase of Westminster Choir College

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Community members express concerns about purchase of Westminster Choir College

Abby Leibowitz

The ongoing controversy surrounding the municipality of Princeton’s purchase of Westminster Choir College came to a head at the Monday, Sept. 23 town council meeting, where testimony by former choir teachers, orchestra members, and Princeton University directors highlighted fears and anxieties around the purchase.

The ongoing controversy surrounding the municipality of Princeton’s purchase of Westminster Choir College came to a head at the Monday, Sept. 23 town council meeting, where testimony by former choir teachers, orchestra members, and Princeton University directors highlighted fears and anxieties around the purchase.

NEWS | 09/26/2024

Princeton Public Library hosts ‘Stand with the Banned’ book reading featuring politicians, admin

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Princeton Public Library hosts ‘Stand with the Banned’ book reading featuring politicians, admin

Sena Chang

More than 70 community leaders, authors, and advocates gathered at the Princeton Public Library (PPL) to stand in solidarity with communities across the nation facing book bans on Monday, Sept. 23. The event — titled “Stand with the Banned” — was held during Banned Books Week in partnership with the Princeton University Press and Labyrinth Books and featured 22 readers who presented excerpts from both classic literature and contemporary works that were facing censorship in other communities. 

More than 70 community leaders, authors, and advocates gathered at the Princeton Public Library (PPL) to stand in solidarity with communities across the nation facing book bans on Monday, Sept. 23. The event — titled “Stand with the Banned” — was held during Banned Books Week in partnership with the Princeton University Press and Labyrinth Books and featured 22 readers who presented excerpts from both classic literature and contemporary works that were facing censorship in other communities. 

NEWS | 09/25/2024

Large-scale Nassau Street construction project slated for 2025

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Large-scale Nassau Street construction project slated for 2025

Christopher Bao and Kimberly Vasta

A new large-scale construction project — the Nassau Streetscape Improvement Project — is slated to begin in 2025. This will be the first Nassau Street sidewalk renovation in 30 years and could impact local businesses, though town officials emphasized that the project was planned following ample community consultation.

A new large-scale construction project — the Nassau Streetscape Improvement Project — is slated to begin in 2025. This will be the first Nassau Street sidewalk renovation in 30 years and could impact local businesses, though town officials emphasized that the project was planned following ample community consultation.

NEWS | 09/19/2024

Labyrinth Books sees friction between employees and owners as union discussions stall

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Labyrinth Books sees friction between employees and owners as union discussions stall

Isabella Dail

At Labyrinth Books, contract negotiations between the employees and owners continue to stall, with the upcoming discussion being canceled just one day before it was slated to occur.

At Labyrinth Books, contract negotiations between the employees and owners continue to stall, with the upcoming discussion being canceled just one day before it was slated to occur.

NEWS | 09/17/2024

In controversial move, Princeton Town Council moves to acquire former home of Westminster Choir College

A red sign stands at the forefront. It reads: “The School of Music of Rider University; Westminster Choir College.” In the background are large trees and a colonial style building.

In controversial move, Princeton Town Council moves to acquire former home of Westminster Choir College

Abby Leibowitz

Despite years of lawsuits aiming to return Westminster Choir College to its original property, two ordinances proposed at the Princeton Town Council meeting on Sept. 9 reveal the town’s plan to buy the space from Rider University for public use.

Despite years of lawsuits aiming to return Westminster Choir College to its original property, two ordinances proposed at the Princeton Town Council meeting on Sept. 9 reveal the town’s plan to buy the space from Rider University for public use.

NEWS | 09/12/2024

Town Council officially supports N.J. ranked choice voting bill

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Town Council officially supports N.J. ranked choice voting bill

Abby Leibowitz

On Monday, Aug. 26, Princeton Town Council passed a resolution expressing support for state-level ranked choice voting legislation. If the state bill passes, Princeton voters may see a local ranked choice voting referendum on ballots in November.

On Monday, Aug. 26, Princeton Town Council passed a resolution expressing support for state-level ranked choice voting legislation. If the state bill passes, Princeton voters may see a local ranked choice voting referendum on ballots in November.

NEWS | 09/06/2024

NJ Transit free for returning student move-in

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NJ Transit free for returning student move-in

Megan Cameron

Princeton students returning to campus will not have to purchase a ticket to travel on NJ Transit trains. The fare holiday comes after a summer of historic delays and a month after a 15 percent fare increase.

Princeton students returning to campus will not have to purchase a ticket to travel on NJ Transit trains. The fare holiday comes after a summer of historic delays and a month after a 15 percent fare increase.

NEWS | 08/19/2024

ICE conducts raid in downtown Princeton, community intervenes

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ICE conducts raid in downtown Princeton, community intervenes

Christopher Bao, Charlie Roth, and Miriam Waldvogel

On Wednesday morning, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents entered Princeton seeking to arrest undocumented residents. This incident marked the first widely reported arrest by ICE in Princeton since 2017.

On Wednesday morning, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents roamed Princeton seeking to arrest undocumented residents.

NEWS | 07/10/2024

Community members raise concerns about Islamophobia, pro-Palestine walkout at school board meeting

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Community members raise concerns about Islamophobia, pro-Palestine walkout at school board meeting

Christopher Bao and Chloe Lau

Public commenters showed up to the June 11 Princeton Public Schools Board of Education meeting to discuss a pro-Palestine walkout at Princeton High School in May. Students left during a passing period between exams and marched to the “Gaza Solidarity Encampment” on the University’s Cannon Green.

Public commenters showed up to the June 11 Princeton Public Schools Board of Education meeting to discuss a pro-Palestine walkout at Princeton High School in May. Students left during a passing period between exams and marched to the “Gaza Solidarity Encampment” on the University’s Cannon Green.

NEWS | 07/01/2024

Graduate Hotel continues to delay opening

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Graduate Hotel continues to delay opening

Charlie Roth

While its website lists the opening date as early June, Princeton Town Council member Eve Niedergang GS ’85 wrote in a statement to the Daily Princetonian that all she has heard about the opening is that it will occur “by the end of the month.” 

While its website lists the opening date as early June, Princeton Town Council member Eve Niedergang GS ’85 wrote in a statement to the Daily Princetonian that all she has heard about the opening is that it will occur “by the end of the month.” 

NEWS | 06/17/2024

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