Tag: Princeton
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Princeton applies for $1.8 million in NJDOT grants for road improvements and a bicycle path extension
Princeton officials hope to receive $1.8 million in state grants to offset the costs of improvements to Dickinson Street, Alexander Street and University Place, and extension of the existing shared pedestrian and bicycle path on Cherry Hill Road. The Princeton Council approved the grand applications to the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) at its…
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Late photographer’s photo collage of Witherspoon-Jackson neighborhood on display through banners in Princeton
Romus Broadway, a self-described social historian, spent six decades capturing daily life in the Witherspoon-Jackson neighborhood on his camera. Some of those images will be on display as double-sided banners on utility poles for the next year in the Witherspoon-Jackson neighborhood. The Arts Council of Princeton organized the public art display in honor of Broadway,…
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Community Night Out reconnects Princeton community with local police department
The Princeton Police Department’s longstanding effort to build relationships with the community received a fun boost when “Community Night Out” returned to Witherspoon Street. Community Night Out was held in the parking lot next to the Community Park Pool at 380 Witherspoon St. on Aug. 2. In 2021, the annual tradition had been canceled, but…
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Princeton officials hope installation of speed cushions slow down traffic on popular ‘short cut’ streets
Twelve rubber speed cushions will be installed on Edgehill Street and Hibben Road – popular short cuts between Stockton Street/Route 206 and Mercer Street – in hopes to slow down traffic, according to Princeton officials. The Princeton Council approved the purchase of eight rubber speed cushions from vendor Traffic Logix for $13,728 at its July…
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Princeton Safe Streets kicks off summer program in dedication to ancestors
The Joint Effort Princeton Safe Streets summer program returns to Princeton celebrating Black families and history of the Witherspoon-Jackson neighborhood. The approximate weeklong Joint Effort Witherspoon-Jackson Community Princeton Safe Streets summer program kicks off on Aug. 5 and will conclude festivities with a closing program on Aug. 14. The theme in 2022 is “Dedicated to…
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Opinion: Princeton resident calls for public hearing to reconfirm local trust in wake of mass shooting
After the tragic mass killing at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, the nation’s eyes are upon the egregious dereliction of police responsibility there. The newly released Texas Legislature revealing an unconscionable police inaction has rattled citizen confidence everywhere. It would be good for our local leaders to reconfirm the Princeton community’s trust in the…
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Not in Our Town Princeton recognize students, educators with Unity Awards
Not In Our Town Princeton recognized local middle, high school students and educators for their recent work on anti-racism. The work ranged from hosting a “Day of Dialogue” featuring various ethnic groups and cultures at Princeton High School (PHS) to creating a series of podcasts interviewing African American staff at PHS, according to a press…
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Princeton native ‘let go’ and ‘cut loose’ as he releases fifth studio album
Princeton native’s new album started from “a blank page” and reclaims a bit of freedom “lost along the way” from his childhood. Jonah Tolchin, a guitarist, vocalist and songwriter, released his fifth studio album, Lava Lamp, on Yep Roc Records on July 15. The album features seven original compositions and two covers: “Car You Drive”…
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NJDOH: Perform tick checks; babesiosis disease cases are on the rise
As residents enjoy summer’s weather, the New Jersey Department of Health has reported an increase in cases of babesiosis,” a disease that infects red blood cells. Babesiosis, caused by parasites and carried by ticks, can be severe for those facing serious and chronic health conditions such as kidney disease, according to Hopewell Township officials as…
