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Princeton police fine scooter-riders, citing town ordinance banning bikes, skateboards, roller skates

Princeton police fine scooter-riders, citing town ordinance banning bikes, skateboards, roller skates

Tess Weinreich

Princeton police are issuing a $50 fine to those caught riding scooters on public sidewalks, citing a 2022 ordinance that clarifies where the usage of skateboards, bikes, and roller skates is prohibited in the town, but makes no explicit mention of scooters. 

Princeton police are issuing a $50 fine to those caught riding scooters on public sidewalks, citing a 2022 ordinance that clarifies where the usage of skateboards, bikes, and roller skates is prohibited in the town, but makes no explicit mention of scooters. 

NEWS | 03/10/2023

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Eisgruber supports more liquor licenses, pledges contributions to town at amiable Town Council appearance

Eisgruber supports more liquor licenses, pledges contributions to town at amiable Town Council appearance

Charlie Roth

President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 gave his tenth address to the Princeton town council during its February 27 meeting. During his remarks, Eisgruber discussed undergraduate population expansion and town and gown relations, such as housing issues, local businesses, and the University’s financial support of the town.

President Christopher Eisgruber ’83 gave his tenth address to the Princeton town council during its February 27 meeting. During his remarks, Eisgruber discussed undergraduate population expansion and town and gown relations, such as housing issues, local businesses, and the University’s financial support of the town.

NEWS | 03/07/2023

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Construction on Witherspoon Street isn’t finished — not by a long shot.

Construction on Witherspoon Street isn’t finished — not by a long shot.

Miriam Waldvogel

Construction of the block of Witherspoon Street closest to campus should be completed by Mar. 3, though additional construction down the street will continue at least into 2024. Another  project that will add a new traffic light with a pedestrian phase signal and extended sidewalks to the intersection of Witherspoon and Nassau Streets is set to begin Feb. 28.

Construction of the block of Witherspoon Street closest to campus should be completed by Mar. 3, though additional construction down the street will continue at least into 2024. Another  project that will add a new traffic light with a pedestrian phase signal and extended sidewalks to the intersection of Witherspoon and Nassau Streets is set to begin Feb. 28.

NEWS | 02/23/2023

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University upgrades buses, promotes bike sharing in mobility push

University upgrades buses, promotes bike sharing in mobility push

Charlie Roth

University representatives speak about recent developments to the TigerTransit bus system and bike share program at the Town Council meeting. 

University representatives speak about recent developments to the TigerTransit bus system and bike share program at the Town Council meeting. 

NEWS | 02/15/2023

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91 Prospect Ave. on the move

91 Prospect Ave. on the move

Eden Teshome, Vitus Larrieu, and Kavya Kamath

“It’s pretty exciting because you’re something you’re not gonna see very often. In fact, the last time that it’s been decades since there was anything like this,” said Sandy Harrison ’74.

“It’s pretty exciting because you’re something you’re not gonna see very often. In fact, the last time that it’s been decades since there was anything like this,” said Sandy Harrison ’74. 

PODCAST | 02/13/2023

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‘The best kept secret on campus’: How Say Cheez Café creates nostalgia with their food

‘The best kept secret on campus’: How Say Cheez Café creates nostalgia with their food

Valentina Moreno

Founded in 2013 as a sandwich shop, Say Cheez has made various expansions to its menu, including the Empanada Station. The Daily Princetonian sat down with the founders to discuss good food, nostalgia, and the Princeton community.

Founded in 2013 as a sandwich shop, Say Cheez has made various expansions to its menu, including the Empanada Station. The Daily Princetonian sat down with the founders to discuss good food, nostalgia, and the Princeton community.

FEATURES | 12/13/2022

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Town Council hears community thoughts on Master Plans

Town Council hears community thoughts on Master Plans

Charlie Roth

Community members convened in Princeton Public Library to provide their input on the Town Council’s Master Plan for continued growth and development in Princeton Municipality.

Community members convened in Princeton Public Library to provide their input on the Town Council’s Master Plan for continued growth and development in Princeton Municipality.

NEWS | 12/05/2022

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Anne-Marie Slaughter ’80, Dean Dolan talk women and leadership

Anne-Marie Slaughter ’80, Dean Dolan talk women and leadership

Anna Salvatore

Former Dean of the School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) Anne-Marie Slaughter ’80 spoke on Monday, Nov. 28 about her latest book “Renewal: From Crisis to Transformation in Our Lives, Work, and Politics” at an event hosted by the Princeton Public Library.

Former Dean of the School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) Anne-Marie Slaughter ’80 spoke on Monday, Nov. 28 about her latest book “Renewal: From Crisis to Transformation in Our Lives, Work, and Politics” at an event hosted by the Princeton Public Library.

NEWS | 11/29/2022

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Incumbent Democratic Reps. Bonnie Watson Coleman, Andy Kim keep their seats

Incumbent Democratic Reps. Bonnie Watson Coleman, Andy Kim keep their seats

Charlie Roth, Madeleine LeBeau, and Rebecca Cunningham

The AP has called wins for several Princeton alumni in the U.S. House of Representatives, including Rep. Terri Sewell ’86 (D-Ala.) and Rep. Ken Buck ’81 (R-Colo.). 

The AP has called wins for several Princeton alumni in the U.S. House of Representatives, including Rep. Terri Sewell ’86 (D-Ala.) and Rep. Ken Buck ’81 (R-Colo.).

NEWS | 11/09/2022

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Voting machines down on Election Day in Mercer County

Voting machines down on Election Day in Mercer County

Charlie Roth, Lia Opperman, and Madeleine LeBeau

Voting machines are down in Mercer County, “due to a printing and scanning issue with the ballots,” according to county officials. Mercer County residents can vote by completing their ballots and placing them at the top of the scanning machine in the slot where the emergency ballots are placed.

Voting machines are down in Mercer County, “due to a printing and scanning issue with the ballots,” according to county officials. Mercer County residents can vote by completing their ballots and placing them at the top of the scanning machine in the slot where the emergency ballots are placed.

NEWS | 11/08/2022

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CJL responds to FBI warning of ‘broad threat’ to NJ synagogues

CJL responds to FBI warning of ‘broad threat’ to NJ synagogues

Tess Weinreich

University Spokesperson Michael Hotchkiss confirmed that the Department of Public Safety “is aware of the F.B.I alert” and “is working with state and local authorities.” 

University Spokesperson Michael Hotchkiss confirmed that the Department of Public Safety “is aware of the F.B.I alert” and “is working with state and local authorities.” 

NEWS | 11/03/2022

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Banner criticizing the appointment of Princeton School Board draws controversy

Banner criticizing the appointment of Princeton School Board draws controversy

Charlie Roth

A banner targeting three members of the Princeton Board of Education was palced near the Princeton Shopping Centre early this month.  

A banner targeting three members of the Princeton Board of Education, and the election of the new superintendent of the school board, was put up at Princeton Shopping Centre early this month.  

NEWS | 11/03/2022

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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 | 10/30/2022

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

As Biden pardons cannabis offenses, 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 | 10/06/2022

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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 | 10/04/2022

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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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