Governor Mikie Sherrill on Tuesday unveiled a $60.7 billion state budget that includes a record $12.4 billion in aid for New Jersey’s K-12 public schools, as the state confronts a projected $3 billion structural deficit and rising costs across government programs. The spending plan, Sherrill’s first since taking office, increases school formula aid by 3.1% […]
An 18th-century cannonball found near the Princeton Battlefield, an eyewitness account of the Battle of Princeton, an original manuscript of the Declaration of Independence and an invitation to a ball in 1781 celebrating the Americans’ victory at Yorktown. Those are among the treasures that will be on display at Princeton University’s Firestone Library in “Nursery […]
A Moran Avenue resident was nearly scammed out of $36,500 after she received a pop-up message on her computer that claimed it was compromised, according to the Princeton Police Department. The victim, who reported the incident on Feb. 24, said she was instructed to call a phone number about the pop-up message. She called the […]
Two Christopher Drive residents were cheated out of $4,750 after receiving fraudulent text messages from a scammer posing as a representative of Affinity Federal Credit Union regarding suspicious activity, according to the Princeton Police Department. The victims were directed to call a phone number, where a suspect obtained account verification information, locked them out of […]
Sustainable Princeton’s third annual Sustainable Home Expo will be held on March 14 at the Princeton Middle School on Walnut Lane. The expo, which is free and runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., will bring together 30 vetted home improvement contractors, HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) installers, solar installers and landscapers. It is […]
Blood Drives The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply as strong as possible in 2026. Types O, A negative and B negative blood donors are especially needed now. Schedule a blood or platelet donation appointment by using the Red Cross Blood […]
How does a single mother with three children live on $2,093 a month? With great difficulty, attendees discovered when they played HomeFront’s board game called “Survival.” They had signed up to play the game during HomeFront’s “Week of Hope,” which was held Feb. 9 to 14. HomeFront, which helps the homeless and the working poor, […]
A resident of an apartment complex on Terhune Road reported the theft of an AirPods case that was delivered to the building on Feb. 20. When she checked the package room on Feb. 22, she found curtains and a curtain rod that had been part of the delivery were left on a shelf, but the […]
Nearly 200 people – carrying signs that said, “No War with Iran,” “Diplomacy Not War with Iran,” and “Peace on Earth” – filled Hinds Plaza on Feb. 28 to protest the coordinated bombing of Iran by the United States and Israel earlier in the day. The protest rally, which was co-sponsored by the Princeton-based Coalition […]
In March and April, art will be displayed for the 17th Annual TrashedArt Contest at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch. Patrons will have a chance to vote for the “People’s Choice” awards in-person at each of the nine branches and virtually on the Mercer County Library System website. Winners will be announced at the TrashedArt Contest Reception […]
New Jersey American Water has launched its 2026 American Water Charitable Foundation Water and Environment Grant program. The foundation invites community partners to apply for grants that promote clean water, conservation, environmental education, climate variability and water-based recreation projects. It awarded a combined total of $1.7 million in water and environment grants to 80 organizations in 12 states in 2025. The funds […]
The award-winning Bravura Philharmonic Orchestra, widely recognized for innovative cultural and educational outreach under its renowned conductor Chiu-Tze Lin, will proudly present a concert featuring renowned pianist, Angela Cheng on March 8 at 7 p.m. The concert will be held at the Princeton Alliance Church in Plainsboro. The Princeton Alliance Church is located at 20 […]
The Princeton-based Coalition for Peace Action (CFPA) is co-sponsoring with Indivisible Cranbury a “Rally vs. War with Iran” on Feb. 28. The rally will take place from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Hinds Plaza, adjacent to the Princeton Public Library in Princeton. “We encourage all to rally against [President Donald] Trump’s unconstitutional, illegal threat of imminent war against […]
Blood Drives The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply as strong as possible in 2026. Types O, A negative and B negative blood donors are especially needed now. The snowstorm, significantly impacting the region’s blood supply for the next week. Make time to […]
The Princeton Police Department is offering an insider’s look at law enforcement through its Citizen Police Academy. The eight-week Citizen Police Academy, which will run on Thursday nights from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., begins April 16 and ends on June 4. It is free, and will be held at the Princeton Police Department headquarters […]
Longtime volunteer Ruth Scott, who lives in Princeton, will be honored for her contributions by the Mercer County Commission on the Status of Women at its annual awards ceremony on March 18. The reception will also honor Resistencia en Acción New Jersey, which is a grassroots organization of volunteers founded in 2009 to protect the rights […]
Rider University’s March to Sustainability turnaround plan took an “important and encouraging step” in the right direction. The New Jersey State Approving Agency signed off on Rider University as an institution of choice for military veterans and their dependents, following a risk-based survey conducted in January. The agency oversees the approval of educational institutions and […]
Reaching speeds of more that 70 miles per hour (mph), Kelly Curtis, finished just outside the top 10 in the individual women’s skeleton race during the 2026 Winter Olympics. In her second Olympics, the U.S. Airforce staff sergeant and Princeton native finished 12th in the individual women’s skeleton event with a total time of 3:52.13. […]
Blood Drives The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply as strong as possible into 2026. Types O, A negative and B negative blood donors are especially needed now. Record-setting travel is happening across the country. With more people headed away from […]
Four Princeton police officers entered a pivotal point in their careers as they received promotions in a swearing-in ceremony at the Princeton Council’s Feb. 9 meeting. Patrol Officer Ashley Levins was promoted to police corporal and Cpl. Michael Schubert was promoted to police sergeant. Sergeant Daniel Federico was promoted to police lieutenant and Lt. Thomas […]
The Zoning Board of Adjustment granted two use variances to applicant 344 Nassau LLC, clearing the way for the construction of a three-story apartment building in the parking lot at the rear of the historic Joseph Horner House. The two-story house at 344 Nassau St. is on the northeast corner of Nassau Street and North […]
A Firestone Court resident reported on Feb. 13 that someone had made unauthorized changes to his online banking security information and transferred $67,450 from his equity line of credit to his checking account. The thief then withdrew cash from the victim’s checking account at a TD Bank branch in Hamilton Township. The victim reported receiving […]
Three Trenton men face charges in an alleged burglary of a Montgomery Township residence in December, according to the Somerset County Prosecutor’s office. Devoris Daniels, 20, Mekai Wright, 24, and Lloyd Beard-Julius, 30, were charged with burglary in the second degree, according to a press release on Feb. 10. The residence was occupied at the […]
A former Princeton resident, who now lives in Florida, has been indicted by a state Grand Jury for his part in a Ponzi scheme that defrauded six investors of more than $1 million, according to the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General. Xiao Hu, who is also known as Mark Hu, was indicted on […]
A man reportedly skating on Delaware & Raritan Canal had to be rescued after suffering from an injury on Feb. 10, according to the Princeton Police Department. Police were dispatched to the canal in the area of Alexander Street around 6 p.m. for a report of a man who was bleeding from the head. He […]
New Jersey is set to receive at least $250 million in federal aid for local initiatives after Congress passed key spending bills, reversing a substantial loss the state faced in 2025 when Washington stripped more than $200 million in earmarked funding from its budget. Distributed across at least 270 projects statewide, the funding targets a […]
Lunar New Year begins on Feb. 17 and marks the Year of the Horse. MarketFair and WULA Academy of Princeton have partnered to bring some vibrant, family-friendly cultural Lunar New Year festivities to the shopping and dining destination on Route 1. The celebration will run from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 21. Guests […]
Blood Drives The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply as strong as possible into 2026. Types O, A negative and B negative blood donors are especially needed now. Record-setting travel is happening across the country. With more people headed away from […]
It was déjà vu all over again for the General Assembly, which held a commemorative meeting at Nassau Hall on the Princeton University campus on Feb. 5. That’s because it was the first time in 250 years that state lawmakers met at Nassau Hall. The first meeting of the General Assembly in the fledgling State […]
Pam Mount, co-owner of Terhune Orchard, and retired attorney Daniel Haggerty will be honored at the Lawrence Township Founders Day awards and reception on Feb. 21. The celebration will be held at the historic Brearley House at the end of Meadow Road, off Princeton Pike. The fundraising event is set for 7 p.m. to 10 […]
The Princeton Public Schools is seeking bids to install solar panels on the school building roofs. The school board approved issuing a request for proposals for a solar photovoltaic system at its Jan. 27 meeting. If the school district goes ahead with the installation of a solar panel system, it will join four neighboring school […]
A neighbor dispute between two residents on Thanet Circle led to multiple charges, including bias intimidation and harassment against a 58-year-old Princeton man, according to the Princeton Police Department. The victim told police that the man, who is her neighbor, used profane language and repeatedly made racial slurs in two separate incidents on Jan. 25. […]
A Herrontown Road resident reported the theft of two packages that had been left outside the exterior entry doors to the apartment building on Feb. 2 and Feb. 7. The packages were valued at $124.62. Police officers observed a security camera in the main entry vestibule that may have captured the theft, and have asked […]
A 39-year-old Skillman woman was charged with driving while intoxicated at 9:11 p.m. on Jan. 30 following a motor vehicle stop for not having illuminated rear lights on Meadow Run Drive. The driver was also charged with reckless driving, careless driving, maintenance of lamps and having an open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle. […]
A potential storm system remains in the forecast for late Sunday into early Monday, though forecasters say recent model trends are reducing the likelihood of significant snowfall across much of New Jersey. The National Weather Service in Mount Holly said it will “continue to watch a storm system for the late weekend and into early […]
The County Prosecutors Association of New Jersey (CPANJ) – a group representing the top prosecutors in each county – oppose Assembly Bill A6206 and Senate Bill S5000, which propose wide-ranging reforms to New Jersey’s parole system. “While we support efforts to promote successful reentry and reduce unnecessary reincarceration, this legislation, as drafted, raises profound concerns […]
Hundreds of young artists and performers will have the opportunity to experience the Mercer County Teen Arts Festival this spring. The annual festival returns on May 8 and provides high school and middle school students from Mercer County’s public, private, parochial, and independent schools the opportunity for a day of full arts immersion at the […]
Volunteers can make a difference during HomeFront’s Week of Hope from Monday, Feb. 9 to Saturday, Feb. 14, which will include a variety of volunteer and educational opportunities to help local families impacted by poverty and homelessness. Some can be done at home or virtually, others are in person. Bake Some Love Sign up to […]
Blood Drives The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply as strong as possible into 2026. Types O, A negative and B negative blood donors are especially needed now. Record-setting travel is happening across the country. With more people headed away from […]
Rider University has launched an ambitious campaign to recruit students for the Class of 2030. The university, which is based in Lawrence Township, has unveiled a new website to promote the school. “IBelieveinRider.com” features short videos from administrators, students and alumni about why they believe in Rider and how the school has believed in them. […]
Princeton officials are still looking for volunteers to keep storm drains clear in their neighborhoods. The program, dubbed “Adopt a Drain,” was launched last summer. It encourages residents to select a drain in their neighborhood and keep it clear of leaves, debris and trash. Clearing the drains allows rainwater to flow freely into the drain, […]
A new state law calls for old-fashioned cursive handwriting to be taught in elementary school – but the Princeton Public Schools is ahead of the pack. The legislation, whose co-sponsors include state Sen. Shirley K. Turner (D-Mercer/Hunterdon) and state Assemblywoman Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D-Mercer/Hunterdon), was signed into law by former Gov. Phil Murphy on Jan. 20. […]
The New Jersey Department of Education has released updated guidance for schools on banning cell phones and other devices during the school day. Recently signed legislation requires each school district to adopt bell-to-bell policies prohibiting non-academic use of phones and other personal devices in K-12 classes, with certain exceptions. Those policies must be aligned with […]
New Jersey has implemented new statewide e-bike safety regulations – some of the strictest in the nation – following a rise in serious and fatal crashes. E-bike riders must have: • A valid driver’s license (17 and older) or a motorized bicycle license (15 and older) • State registration for the e-bike • Insurance coverage […]
As part of an annual, routine maintenance program, New Jersey American Water will temporarily change the water treatment process from using chloramine to free chlorine at its Raritan-Millstone Water Treatment Plant in Bridgewater and its Canal Road Water Treatment Plant in Somerset. These surface water treatment plants serve New Jersey American Water customers in the […]
A developing winter storm expected to take shape off the East Coast this weekend could bring snow, strong winds, and coastal flooding to parts of New Jersey, as forecasters track a system that may rapidly intensify into a powerful nor’easter and bomb cyclone. The storm is not expected to form until Saturday, but confidence is […]
Blood Drives The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply as strong as possible into 2026. Types O, A negative and B negative blood donors are especially needed now. Record-setting travel is happening across the country. With more people headed away from […]
Bids for the Community Park School and Princeton Middle School projects have been advertised, and contracts are expected to be awarded in February or March, according to Princeton Public Schools officials. The expansion and renovation projects are included in the $89 million school bond referendum approved by voters in January 2025. The school board will […]
Testimony will continue on applicant 344 Nassau LLC’s use variance request to build a 10-unit apartment house adjacent to the historic Joseph Horner House at a Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting on Feb. 11 meeting. The zoning board heard testimony on landscaping, traffic and parking from the applicant at its Jan. 14 meeting. The Joseph […]
A victim reported an identity theft/SIM swap incident after her cellphone unexpectedly lost service and entered SOS mode. Her phone number was transferred to another phone without her permission. She reported unauthorized access to her email and financial accounts, including attempted fraudulent transactions and an attempted wire transfer of about $10,000. There was no monetary […]
The fatal shooting of a Minneapolis nurse by federal immigration agents has drawn sharp criticism from New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, who is now calling for Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to be pulled from public streets and for the immediate impeachment of U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old […]
With winter underway and the possibility of snowstorms, Hazlet-based New Jersey American Water and The Watershed Institute in Hopewell are reminding residents, businesses and municipalities that excessive use of road salt can have serious environmental consequences. The message will be emphasized during Winter Salt Week 2026, which takes place through Friday, Jan. 30. While salt […]
Central Jersey is still working through snow and ice left by the weekend storm, and forecasters say another system could begin to take shape later this week, though uncertainty remains high about whether it will affect the region. AccuWeather meteorologists say a developing storm system near the U.S. Gulf Coast is expected to strengthen along […]
Blood banks across New Jersey are still confronting a severe shortage of blood donations after a weekend snowstorm swept through the region, compounding a crisis driven by high flu activity, cold weather, and weeks of canceled drives. Officials say the storm’s disruption has made recovery efforts harder, coming at a time when hospitals already face […]
Governor Mikie Sherrill has declared a state of emergency beginning at 5 p.m. on Jan. 24. The Mercer County Office of Emergency Management has recognized a CODE BLUE, reflecting dangerously low temperatures. During Code Blue, the The Rescue Mission of Trenton (98 Carroll St.) is open 24 hours as a warming shelter. Warming centers are […]
Mikie Sherrill was sworn in Tuesday as New Jersey’s 57th governor, opening her term with a blunt message on affordability and a pointed critique of President Donald Trump, themes that defined her campaign and now shape the opening days of her administration. Sherrill, 54, a former Navy helicopter pilot and four-term member of Congress, becomes […]
Blood Drives The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply as strong as possible into 2026. Types O, A negative and B negative blood donors are especially needed now. Record-setting travel is happening across the country. With more people headed away from […]
Mayor Neena Singh and Deputy Mayor Vincent Barragan will continue to lead the Montgomery Township Committee. The Township Committee reorganized during a meeting on Jan. 7 in the Montgomery Municipal Center. Barragan was sworn in to his second consecutive three-year term and Committeeman Mike Martin was sworn in to his first three-year term. Barragan was […]
The Ten Crucial Days campaign is one of the most celebrated and studied military campaigns in American military history. The campaign, which occurred between Dec. 25, 1776 and Jan. 3, 1777, marked the turning point in the American Revolutionary War. In that time frame, Gen. George Washington and his American troops defeated British and Hessian […]
The Princeton Planning Board has been asked to undertake a preliminary investigation of the former Westminster Choir College property on Walnut Lane to determine whether it qualifies as a non-condemnation area in need of redevelopment. The Planning Board will prepare a map of the study area that shows the boundaries of the proposed redevelopment area. […]
Several packages were reported stolen from the front porch of a Carriage Trail residence sometime between Jan. 3 and Jan. 6. The theft was reported Jan. 8. A 39-year-old Belle Mead man was charged with driving while intoxicated following a crash on Route 206 near Bridgepoint Road on Jan. 6. Police found his 2015 Nissan […]
“We are, the Trenton Ironhawks.” After a two-month, name-the-team contest with more than 2,000 entries, the Trenton professional ECHL (formerly East Coast Hockey League) ice hockey team has a name. Jim Miller of Lawrenceville, and Joel Perez, of Bordentown, both submitted the winning team name and will each receive two season ticket memberships for the […]
Two men were detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in the area of Birch Avenue and John Street around 8:30 a.m. Jan. 15, according to Princeton officials. A school crossing guard at Birch Avenue and John Street noticed two suspicious vehicles in the area, officials said. Several individuals approached the vehicles before […]
The Princeton Clergy Association and the Princeton-based Coalition for Peace Action are co-sponsoring the annual Multifaith Service honoring the legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. The multifaith service will take place from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which is the federal holiday on Jan. 19 designated to honor […]
Blood Drives The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply as strong as possible into 2026. Types O, A negative and B negative blood donors are especially needed now. Record-setting travel is happening across the country. With more people headed away from […]
Incumbent Princeton Coucilwomen Michelle Pirone Lambros and Mia Sacks were sworn into office for their third terms at the Princeton Council’s annual reorganization meeting on Jan. 7. State Sen. Andrew Zwicker of the 16th Legislative District swore in the two councilwomen, who ran unopposed for reelection on the Democratic Party ticket in November. The term […]
Veteran school board members Susan Kanter and Dafna Kendal and newcomer Erica Snyder were sworn into office for three-year terms at the annual reorganization meeting of the Princeton Public Schools on Jan. 6. Kanter was elected to her third term and Kendal was elected to her fourth non-consecutive term in the November general election. Snyder, […]
The Princeton Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of a fire that damaged a unit in an apartment building at 25 Spring St. on Jan. 6. Firefighters were sent to the apartment building in response to a commercial fire alarm activation, police said. A 911 caller reported smoke coming from an apartment on the […]
A 73-year-old Princeton woman was arrested on a warrant from the Princeton Municipal Court after police responded to a home on Constitution Hill East to investigate a suspicious person on Jan. 3, according to the Princeton Police Department. The caller told police that a man told her that a woman inside his vehicle claimed to […]
Approximately 200 feet of copper wire and 200 feet of fiber optic wire were reported cut from utility poles in the area of Rosedale Road and Lambert Drive in an incident that was reported Jan. 11. The wires appeared to have been cut with bolt cutters, and portions of the discarded jackets and shielding were […]
The Princeton Public Library is cutting back hours and will close one hour earlier because of budgetary issues, beginning Jan. 12. The library also is modifying access to on-demand streaming services beginning Feb. 1. The Princeton Public Library will continue to open at 9 a.m. Monday through Saturday, and at noon on Sunday. However, it […]
Blood Drives The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply as strong as possible into 2026. Types O, A negative and B negative blood donors are especially needed now. Record-setting travel is happening across the country. With more people headed away from […]
“The best and most enthusiastic champion a beginning farmer could ever have.” “A mentor to novice and experienced rowers alike on Carnegie Lake.” “An asset to New Jersey’s agricultural industry.” That’s how Gary Mount, who died Dec. 29, was described by the people who knew him. He was the co-owner of Terhune Orchards on Cold […]
Rider University administrators laid off 30 full-time faculty members to save money as the university faces mounting expenses and declining revenue. The layoffs on Dec. 30, which were reported by The Rider News, are part of new President John Loyack’s “March to Sustainability” plan. The goal is to return Rider University to financial stability and […]
The 64th annual Col. Edward Hand Historic march reenactment – complete with musket firing and a two-mile-long walk to the Shabakunk Creek at Notre Dame High School – will kick off at 10 a.m. on Jan. 10 at the Lawrence Township Municipal Building at 2207 Lawrence Road. Before the marchers set off on their trek, […]
The Princeton Public Schools fell victim to a compromised email scheme and sent $178,803.57 to a scammer who pretended to be a security vendor seeking payment for a referendum project, according to school district officials. School district officials had been asked in an email in September 2024 to wire three separate payments to a vendor. […]
A 29-year-old Cranbury man was charged with driving while intoxicated at 2:28 a.m. Dec. 27 after he was stopped for speeding on Nassau Street. He was also charged with obstructing the administration of law for locking the car doors and refusing to get out of it after he was asked to do so by police. […]
New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS) has declared a blood emergency and is issuing an urgent call for donors. Holiday disruptions, severe winter weather, canceled blood drives, and widespread seasonal illnesses have led to a significant decline in blood donations, resulting in critically low levels across the region. In recent weeks, blood donations have dropped nearly 40% below what is needed to meet hospital demand, resulting in less than a two-day supply of blood for more than 200 hospitals across the tri-state area. The emergency declaration follows […]
The New Jersey’s seat belt usage rate has risen significantly following the statewide 2025 “Click It or Ticket” enforcement campaign, according to the state’s annual observational survey submitted by the New Jersey Institute of Technology and the New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety. It showed that nearly 95% of front-seat occupants wear a seat belt. The […]
Blood Drives The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply as strong as possible into 2026. Types O, A negative and B negative blood donors are especially needed now. Record-setting travel is happening across the country. With more people headed away from […]
As we look forward to the new year, here’s a look back at Princeton’s top stories. School bond referendum Voters approved a bond referendum for $89.1 million for renovations and expansions to four of the six schools in the Princeton Public Schools. The expansions and renovations to the Community Park School, the Littlebrook School, the […]
Finding a safe place to call home can be difficult for those experiencing homelessness and poverty. “Housing should be a human right, not a fight to acquire,” said Barbara Gonzalez, chair of the Trenton/Mercer Lived Experience Advisory Board. The Mercer Alliance to End Homelessness, NJ Coalition to End Homelessness, Rescue Mission of Trenton, Mercer County, and other partners gathered at […]
The annual Hogmanay bonfire, which welcomes in the New Year, is set for New Year’s Eve from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Lawrence Township-owned Brearley House at the end of Meadow Road, off Princeton Pike. The bonfire, which traces its origins to a Scottish tradition, will be lighted at 6 p.m. The event, […]
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Santa received a special holiday escort from Montgomery Township Volunteer Fire Company No. 2 as he delivered small gifts to children in Skillman, Blawenburg, and Fire District No. 2 in this year’s Operation Santa. “Operation Santa 2025 was a huge success and we want to say a massive thank you to our wonderful community for […]
Blood Drives The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply as strong as possible in the final days of the year and into 2026. Types O, A negative and B negative blood donors are especially needed now. Record-setting travel is happening across […]
For school board member Debbie Bronfeld, the Princeton Public Schools Board of Education’s Dec. 16 meeting was bittersweet. It marked her last official meeting as a member of the school board. Her term expires in January. Bronfeld, who wrapped up nine years on the school board, did not seek reelection. Current and former school board […]
A Princeton woman was scammed out of $2,950 by a fake Apple representative in an online scam, according to the Princeton Police Department. The victim told police on Dec. 10 that she had received an email on her phone allegedly from an Apple representative that showed what appeared to be an unauthorized transaction. She clicked […]
A 36-year-old North Brunswick Township man who was wanted on an active warrant from the Princeton Municipal Court came to police headquarters and turned himself in on Dec. 12. He was processed and released after posting bail. Two women shoplifters entered a store on Nassau Street, selected five shirts and walked out without paying on […]
West Windsor Arts has introduced two new, tuition-free classes as part of its Happy Hands Studio, a welcoming program designed specifically for students ages 8 to 15 who identify as neurodiverse. Beginning January 2026, the new classes—Theater Explorers and Color Creatives—will be taught by a professional teaching artist with the support of a paraprofessional, allowing students to explore […]
Blood Drives As fall officially begins, the American Red Cross urges people to mark the new season with a lifesaving blood or platelet donation to help keep the blood supply strong. Donors of all blood types, especially those with types O positive and B negative blood, are needed now. All who come to give through Dec. 7 will score an exclusive pair of Red Cross […]
The speed limits on a portion of Nassau Street and all of Princeton-Kingston Road will be reduced to 25 miles per hour (mph). The stretch of roadway – known as Route 27 – is under the control of the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT). The speed limit on Nassau Street, between Evelyn Place and […]
Rider University’s accreditation has been placed on probation by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education because of its shaky financial condition. Rider University also has been placed on provisional certification and heightened cash monitoring by the U.S. Department of Education, which threatens its ability to participate in federal student financial aid programs. A combination […]
A 24-year-old Skillman man was charged with driving while intoxicated following a motor vehicle stop on Nassau Street at 2:16 a.m. Dec. 7. He was also issued summonses for reckless driving, having an open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle, failure to maintain lane and failure to keep right. He was processed and released. […]
A wood stove that had been left unattended caused a fire that destroyed a garage on County Route 601 on Dec. 9, according to the Montgomery Township Police Department. A passerby reported heavy smoke coming from a building on Country Route 601 shortly after 2 p.m., police said. When firefighters arrived, they found a detached […]
A 28-year-old Princeton man suffered serious injuries after he was struck by a Ford Explorer SUV as he was crossing Nassau Street in a mid-block crosswalk between Washington Road and Moore Street around 11:30 p.m. on Dec. 12, according to the Princeton Police Department. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and was taken to a […]
