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Agreement reached over Princeton Public Library funding, Council adopts budget

The Princeton Council and Princeton Public Library announced a deal over municipal funding for the library at the Council’s Monday meeting.

The Princeton Council and Princeton Public Library announced a deal over municipal funding for the library at the Council’s Monday meeting.

Graduate student CPUC representatives elected for first time by popular vote recommendation with 1.6 percent turnout

The GSG’s transition to a popular vote for CPUC representatives, intended to increase inclusivity, was met with minimal student engagement, resulting in a 1.6 percent turnout and several uncontested or vacant leadership positions.

The GSG’s transition to a popular vote for CPUC representatives, intended to increase inclusivity, was met with minimal student engagement, resulting in a 1.6 percent turnout and several uncontested or vacant leadership positions.

Princeton middle school student dies following e-moto collision

A middle school student has passed away following his collision with a motor vehicle two days prior, according to a press release from the Princeton Police Department.

A middle school student has passed away following his collision with a motor vehicle two days prior, according to a press release from the Princeton Police Department.

Princeton employees donate to Altman, Cohen, Wang in N.J.-12 race

During the first quarter of 2026, University employees donated to the campaigns of Sue Altman, Brad Cohen, and Sam Wang in the N.J.-12 congressional race. No employees donated to Adam Hamawy, the candidate with the greatest contribution total.

During the first quarter of 2026, University employees donated to the campaigns of Sue Altman, Brad Cohen, and Sam Wang in the N.J.-12 congressional race. No employees donated to Adam Hamawy, the candidate with the greatest contribution total.

Students say ‘hey, what’s up, hello’ to Fetty Wap at Lawnparties

American rapper and singer Fetty Wap headlined Lawnparties on Sunday, garnering hundreds of students on the Frist North Lawn.

American rapper and singer Fetty Wap headlined Lawnparties on Sunday, garnering hundreds of students on the Frist North Lawn.

Princeton residents express opposition to eliminating free parking at library

The Princeton Public Library may end its two-hour free parking for library-goers in exchange for a proposed $149,000 budget increase from the municipality. Some residents are calling for the municipality to fully fund the library’s budget request, citing its popularity and importance in the community.

The Princeton Public Library may end its two-hour free parking for library-goers in exchange for a proposed $149,000 budget increase from the municipality. Some residents are calling for the municipality to fully fund the library’s budget request, citing its popularity and importance in the community.

Juvenile in critical condition following e-bike collision in Princeton

A juvenile on an electric bicycle remains in critical condition following a collision with a motor vehicle on Sunday.

A juvenile on an electric bicycle remains in critical condition following a collision with a motor vehicle on Sunday.

Porchfest canceled for first time since 2022 inauguration due to inclement weather

The event was set to run Saturday from 12 to 6 p.m., featuring live bands playing on porches across town and local vendors such as Small World. According to Fiona Clark, marketing and PR associate for the Arts Council of Princeton, organizers will meet early next week to discuss rescheduling the event.

The event was set to run Saturday from 12 to 6 p.m., featuring live bands playing on porches across town and local vendors such as Small World. According to Fiona Clark, marketing and PR associate for the Arts Council of Princeton, organizers will meet early next week to discuss rescheduling the event.

Trenton Arts at Princeton suspended for the 2026–2027 academic year

Trenton Arts Princeton, which connects young artists across Trenton and Princeton University with the aim of increasing accessibility, will not continue for the 2026–2027 year.

Trenton Arts Princeton, which connects young artists across Trenton and Princeton University with the aim of increasing accessibility, will not continue for the 2026–2027 year.

Phil Murphy receives Whig-Clio public service award, talks state politics and life after office

Former New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy received the James Madison Award for Distinguished Public Service from the American Whig-Cliosophic Society on Wednesday. The award, first given in 1960, is Whig-Clio’s highest honor for public service.

Former New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy received the James Madison Award for Distinguished Public Service from the American Whig-Cliosophic Society on Wednesday. The award, first given in 1960, is Whig-Clio’s highest honor for public service.

Executive editor of the New York Times discusses student reporting, modern journalism

Joseph Kahn, the executive editor for The New York Times and a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner, spoke on campus on Wednesday as part of SPIA’s Dean’s Leadership Series. Before his talk, Kahn spoke to the ‘Prince’ about student journalism and the changing media landscape.

Joseph Kahn, the executive editor for The New York Times and a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner, spoke on campus on Wednesday as part of SPIA’s Dean’s Leadership Series. Before his talk, Kahn spoke to the ‘Prince’ about student journalism and the changing media landscape.

Wendy Kopp ’89, founder of Teach for America, announced as Class Day speaker

Wendy Kopp ’89, the founder of Teach for America and the CEO and co-founder of Teach For All, will be the 2026 Class Day speaker.

Wendy Kopp ’89, the founder of Teach for America and the CEO and co-founder of Teach For All, will be the 2026 Class Day speaker.

‘It just gets worse and worse’: Humanities at Princeton reels from NEH funding cuts

Following the mass termination of National Endowment for the Humanities grants in April 2025, humanities researchers at Princeton have spent the past year troubled about the future of their funding, methods, and the discipline at large.

Following the mass termination of National Endowment for the Humanities grants in April 2025, humanities researchers at Princeton have spent the past year troubled about the future of their funding, methods, and the discipline at large.

U. spent $240,000 on lobbying first quarter of 2026, second-highest total in history

Lobbying efforts at American universities have increased in recent months as the Trump administration has ratcheted up attacks on higher education.

Princeton Council candidates discuss platforms, U. relations

Two seats on the Princeton Council are up for grabs this fall, with four Democrats and one Republican running. The Democrats spoke with The Daily Princetonian to discuss their platforms ahead of the primary on June 2.

Two seats on the Princeton Council are up for grabs this fall, with four Democrats and one Republican running. The Democrats spoke with The Daily Princetonian to discuss their platforms ahead of the primary on June 2.

B.S.E. major declaration pushed to sophomore fall, starting with Class of 2030

The new policy, which will delay the B.S.E. declaration timeline by a semester, marks a significant shift in the undergraduate engineering program and will provide students with additional time to solidify academic plans.

The new policy, which will delay the B.S.E. declaration timeline by a semester, marks a significant shift in the undergraduate engineering program and will provide students with additional time to solidify academic plans.

Rising health insurance costs strain local government budgets in New Jersey

New Jersey’s public health benefit plans are entering a “death spiral” as rising medical costs and expensive prescription drugs are forcing many local government entities to exit the system in search of more sustainable private alternatives.

New Jersey’s public health benefit plans are entering a “death spiral” as rising medical costs and expensive prescription drugs are forcing many local government entities to exit the system in search of more sustainable private alternatives.

Gregg Mele, lone Republican running to represent N.J.–12, discusses ICE, ‘parental rights’

Gregg Mele, a New Jersey lawyer and professor with a background in finance, is running uncontested for the Republican nomination in the congressional election for Princeton’s district.

Gregg Mele, a New Jersey lawyer and professor with a background in finance, is running uncontested for the Republican nomination in the congressional election for Princeton’s district.

Daniel Yu, Madeleine Murnick named valedictorian, salutatorian of the Class of 2026

On Monday, the University named Daniel Yu ’26 as this year’s valedictorian and Madeleine Murnick ’26 as the salutatorian. The Daily Princetonian interviewed Yu and Murnick on their experience at Princeton, their interests and hobbies, and post-graduation plans.

On Monday, the University named Daniel Yu ’26 as this year’s valedictorian and Madeleine Murnick ’26 as the salutatorian. The Daily Princetonian interviewed Yu and Murnick on their experience at Princeton, their interests and hobbies, and post-graduation plans.

Fetty Wap announced as 2026 Spring Lawnparties headliner

The announcement comes a mere five days before Spring Lawnparties, scheduled for April 26.

The announcement comes a mere five days before Spring Lawnparties, scheduled for April 26.