Tag: Princeton
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‘They just need someone to help’
While just coming to the United States is already a giant hurdle for immigrants and refugees, the challenges don’t stop once they arrive. There is learning a new language, resettling, and navigating a new nation of laws. Nonprofit Student Alliance with Refugees and Immigrants (SARI) has been able to provide a boost to its help…
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Five candidates seek three Princeton school board seats
Five candidates, including two incumbent school board members, are vying for three open seats on the Princeton Public Schools Board of Education in the Nov. 7 general election. Incumbent school board members Beth Behrend and Michelle Tuck-Ponder are being challenged by Adam Bierman, Eleanor Hubbard and Rene Obregon Jr. for three-year terms on the school…
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‘We will not be defeated by terror’
Standing strong with Israel after Hamas’ Oct. 7 terror attacks, more than 200 Princeton University students, staff and supporters gathered for a unity vigil for Israel outside the Frist Student Center on campus. Small blue-and-white Israeli flags fluttered in the breeze, while some students with somber expressions on their faces wrapped themselves in larger Israeli…
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Israel-Hamas War impacts Princeton University campus
College campuses have faced increased tension as the Israel-Hamas War continues to escalate. In the days that followed the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks in Israel, rocket strikes in Israel and Gaza, and the beginning of the Israel-Hamas War, Princeton University President Christopher Eisgruber issued a statement on Oct. 10 saying their work as researchers and…
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Real estate broker accepting bids for Jasna Polana golf course sale
The commercial real estate broker that is marketing the Jasna Polana golf course property will be accepting bids for the property Oct. 25, according to published reports. Cushman & Wakefield has already received interest in the Tournament Players Club Jasna Polana from investors that include golf course owners, residential developers, hospitality groups and high net…
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‘Am Yisrael chai – the Jewish people live’
In the wake of Hamas’ Oct. 7 terror attack, nearly 600 people filled the sanctuary and social hall at Adath Israel Congregation in a show of solidarity for Israel. The solidarity community gathering for Israel Oct. 11 was sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Princeton Mercer Bucks at the Lawrence Township synagogue. Civic and religious…
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Princeton Police blotter
Eight election lawn signs were reported stolen from various yards around town. The signs were valued at $10 apiece, resulting in a loss of $80. The lawn sign thefts were reported Oct. 6. A 63-year-old Princeton man was charged with criminal trespass for allegedly entering his neighbor’s home on South Harrison Street without permission Oct.…
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A fist pump in the air for approval
With a snip of the blue ribbon by Princeton officials, the renovated Hilltop Park playground on Bunn Drive was ceremonially reopened Oct. 9. The old playground equipment has been replaced with inclusive playground equipment, which is designed to appeal to – and be used by – children with different abilities, ages and interests. Welcoming attendees…
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Rock Out for a Cause at Four on the Floor Alt-Rock Fest
The Arts Council of Princeton (ACP) will host Four on the Floor, Princeton’s inaugural alternative rock festival on Oct. 14. Four on the Floor will be from 6:15-10 p.m. and local alt-rock bands will take the stage to provide more than three hours of live music in the Arts Council’s parking lot pop-up venue. Tickets…
