Sunday, October 1

Previous Issues

Donate now

Submit a tip

Subscribe

Follow us on Instagram
Try our daily mini crossword
Play our latest news quiz
Download our new app on iOS!

Local

Town Cannabis Task Force pulls Princeton Shopping Center as potential dispensary zone

Town of Princeton

Town Cannabis Task Force pulls Princeton Shopping Center as potential dispensary zone

Lia Opperman

The Oct. 7 Cannabis Task Force meeting involved discussions about the dispensary locations and the distribution of medical and recreational licenses. 

The Oct. 7 Cannabis Task Force meeting involved discussions about the dispensary locations and the distribution of medical and recreational licenses. 

NEWS | 10/10/2021

Police investigating towpath sexual assault

Towpath bridge

Police investigating towpath sexual assault

Evelyn Doskoch

In a TigerAlert message at approximately 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, students were informed of the assault and urged to contact relevant authorities if they have any information regarding the incident.

In a TigerAlert message at approximately 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, students were informed of the assault and urged to contact relevant authorities if they have any information regarding the incident.

NEWS | 09/30/2021

Cannabis Task Force ‘overwhelmingly’ favors dispensary in town. Some residents push back.

cannabis-task-force-meeting.jpg

Cannabis Task Force ‘overwhelmingly’ favors dispensary in town. Some residents push back.

Marie-Rose Sheinerman

In a Saturday public meeting at Hinds Plaza, members of the Princeton Cannabis Task Force discussed dispensary locations, thus encountering some pushback from certain members of the town with reservations regarding the new measures.

In a Saturday public meeting at Hinds Plaza, members of the Princeton Cannabis Task Force discussed dispensary locations, thus encountering some pushback from certain members of the town with reservations regarding the new measures.

NEWS | 09/19/2021

Some classes revert to Zoom after severe weather strikes NJ

Image from iOS (1).jpg

Some classes revert to Zoom after severe weather strikes NJ

Evelyn Doskoch

After Princeton experienced severe weather on the evening of Sept. 1, the first day of fall classes, widespread flooding and downed trees caused several classes to return to a virtual format on Thursday — after just one day of in-person classes.

After Princeton experienced severe weather on the evening of Sept. 1, the first day of fall classes, widespread flooding and downed trees caused several classes to return to a virtual format on Thursday — after just one day of in-person classes.

NEWS | 09/02/2021

Princeton’s proposed campus expansion into Princeton Historical District faces local pushback

Court Clubhouse on 91 Prospect Avenue.jpg

Princeton’s proposed campus expansion into Princeton Historical District faces local pushback

Sai Rachumalla

The University’s request to move the Court Clubhouse and demolish three Victorian-style homes as part of Environmental Studies and School of Engineering and Applied Sciences development plans face pushback from multiple community groups over concerns of historical preservation. 

The University’s request to move the Court Clubhouse and demolish three Victorian-style homes as part of Environmental Studies and School of Engineering and Applied Sciences development plans face pushback from multiple community groups over concerns of historical preservation. 

NEWS | 08/31/2021
ADVERTISEMENT

‘A living legend’: The fight for Shirley Satterfield Middle School

Witherspoon Street

‘A living legend’: The fight for Shirley Satterfield Middle School

Ellen Li

“Princeton Middle School” will be the final name for the school previously known as John Witherspoon Middle School — despite strong community support for longtime historian and educator Shirley Satterfield to become the school’s namesake.

“Princeton Middle School” will be the final name for the school previously known as John Witherspoon Middle School — despite strong community support for longtime historian and educator Shirley Satterfield to become the school’s namesake.

NEWS | 08/20/2021

Inside Princeton’s vaccine clinics: The data on shots administered, and who received them

students at the clinic

Inside Princeton’s vaccine clinics: The data on shots administered, and who received them

Evelyn Doskoch

In a total of 21 vaccine clinics held between April 29 and July 7, 2021, the University administered 7,930 doses of the Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccines.

In a total of 21 vaccine clinics held between April 29 and July 7, 2021, the University administered 7,930 doses of the Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccines.

NEWS | 08/20/2021

NJ enacts Laura Wooten’s Law, honoring former Princeton employee and record-holding poll worker

Laura Wooten.jpg

NJ enacts Laura Wooten’s Law, honoring former Princeton employee and record-holding poll worker

Naomi Hess

Named after Laura Wooten, who passed away in 2019, the law requires all middle school students in New Jersey to receive civics education. “She served as an inspiration for Princeton students, and we hope that she will now inspire generations of students across the state,” a University spokesperson noted.

Named after Laura Wooten, who passed away in 2019, the law requires all middle school students in New Jersey to receive civics education. “She served as an inspiration for Princeton students, and we hope that she will now inspire generations of students across the state,” a University spokesperson noted.

NEWS | 07/27/2021

NJ Transit considers potential alternatives to the Dinky

The Dinky.jpg

NJ Transit considers potential alternatives to the Dinky

Amy Ciceu

According to NJ Transit, the avenues for alternative transportation currently under consideration include “a roadway with embedded rail that can support rail and rubber-tired transit vehicles,” “a stand-alone rail corridor with a parallel roadway for rubber-tired tram and/or bus service,” and “a roadway with a guideway that could support a rubber-tired tram and buses.” 

According to NJ Transit, the avenues for alternative transportation currently under consideration include “a roadway with embedded rail that can support rail and rubber-tired transit vehicles,” “a stand-alone rail corridor with a parallel roadway for rubber-tired tram and/or bus service,” and “a roadway with a guideway that could support a rubber-tired tram and buses.” 

NEWS | 04/28/2021

Gov. Murphy signs small business relief bill at Jammin’ Crepes

News Truck at Jammin’

Gov. Murphy signs small business relief bill at Jammin’ Crepes

Marissa Michaels

The bill will provide $15 million in federal relief to struggling small businesses throughout New Jersey, and is part of a larger $100 million COVID-19 relief plan aimed at helping small businesses and nonprofits recover from losses caused by the public health crisis.

The bill will provide $15 million in federal relief to struggling small businesses throughout New Jersey, and is part of a larger $100 million COVID-19 relief plan aimed at helping small businesses and nonprofits recover from losses caused by the public health crisis.

NEWS | 04/12/2021

NJ expands COVID-19 vaccine eligibility for vulnerable communities

vaccination.jpg

NJ expands COVID-19 vaccine eligibility for vulnerable communities

Isabella Shutt and Faisal Fakhro

On March 15, more populations will become eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine in the State of New Jersey, specifically those between ages 16 and 64 with moderate to severe asthma, type I diabetes, a body mass index over 25, and other pre-existing health conditions.

On March 15, more populations will become eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine in the State of New Jersey, specifically those between ages 16 and 64 with moderate to severe asthma, type I diabetes, a body mass index over 25, and other pre-existing health conditions.

NEWS | 03/11/2021

N.J. officially legalizes marijuana, town of Princeton proposes Cannabis Task Force

marijuana_plants.jpg

N.J. officially legalizes marijuana, town of Princeton proposes Cannabis Task Force

Caitlin McNally

Marijuana use is now officially legal in New Jersey, making it the 13th state to pass such legislation. In response to the legalization, the University is “analyzing these new laws and their impact at the University,” Deputy University Spokesperson Michael Hotchkiss wrote in an email to the The Daily Princetonian.

Marijuana use is now officially legal in New Jersey, making it the 13th state to pass such legislation. In response to the legalization, the University is “analyzing these new laws and their impact at the University,” Deputy University Spokesperson Michael Hotchkiss wrote in an email to the The Daily Princetonian.

NEWS | 02/23/2021

Princeton Mayor Mark Freda discusses campaign, term goals, and finding balance

Princeton Mayor Mark Freda discusses campaign, term goals, and finding balance

Katherine Dailey and Daniel Drake

Assistant News Editor Katherine Dailey '24 sits down with new Princeton Mayor Mark Freda to discuss his campaign, goals for his term, and balancing work, family, and service. Edited by Daniel Drake '24.

Assistant News Editor Katherine Dailey '24 sits down with new Princeton Mayor Mark Freda to discuss his campaign, goals for his term, and balancing work, family, and service.

VIDEO | 02/22/2021

With PPP loans and students on campus, local businesses are cautiously optimistic

McCarter Misses You

With PPP loans and students on campus, local businesses are cautiously optimistic

Albert Jiang and Miguel Gracia-Zhang

The Daily Princetonian checked in with six local businesses to discuss rebound after the hardships of the spring, a continued need for economic lifelines, and a call to action for the Princeton community.

The Daily Princetonian checked in with six local businesses to discuss rebound after the hardships of the spring, a continued need for economic lifelines, and a call to action for the Princeton community.

FEATURES | 02/21/2021

Patrons and shop workers evacuate after gas leak in Palmer Square

gas_leak_1

Patrons and shop workers evacuate after gas leak in Palmer Square

Marissa Michaels

The leak was at 1 Palmer Square, which houses PNC Bank, Winberie’s Restaurant & Bar, and J.Crew. The immediate area was initially cleared once the leak was discovered, and no one was injured.

The leak was at 1 Palmer Square, which houses PNC Bank, Winberie’s Restaurant & Bar, and J.Crew. The immediate area was initially cleared once the leak was discovered, and no one was injured.

NEWS | 02/05/2021

Princeton Public Library closed due to COVID-19 case

Princeton_Library.png

Princeton Public Library closed due to COVID-19 case

Ngan Chiem

All in-person services and contactless hold pickups will be suspended for the first time since the library’s reopening in August. In addition, all three drop-off sites around town for returned materials have closed and due dates have been extended two weeks.

All in-person services and contactless hold pickups will be suspended for the first time since the library’s reopening in August. In addition, all three drop-off sites around town for returned materials have closed and due dates have been extended two weeks.

NEWS | 01/28/2021

‘Community Walk’ program to patrol neighborhoods with off-campus students, Calhoun tells Princeton Council

Town of Princeton

‘Community Walk’ program to patrol neighborhoods with off-campus students, Calhoun tells Princeton Council

Zachary Shevin

For a third of Monday’s three-hour Princeton Council meeting, administrators described the University’s spring plans and fielded questions from Mayor Liz Lempert and Princeton’s six town council members. The Council also approved a nearly $8.5 million voluntary contribution agreement between the University and municipality.

For a third of Monday’s three-hour Princeton Council meeting, administrators described the University’s spring plans and fielded questions from Mayor Liz Lempert and Princeton’s six town council members. The Council also approved a nearly $8.5 million voluntary contribution agreement between the University and municipality.

NEWS | 12/20/2020

Most Popular