Tag: Princeton
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Local rally pushes back against antisemitism
Antisemitic incidents remain high in New Jersey and across the country, according to a report by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL). The organization reports that even though documented antisemitic incidents declined by 14% in 2020, 2020 was still the third highest year for antisemitic incidents statewide and nationally. In taking a stand against antisemitic incidents and…
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Princeton Symphony Orchestra, The Princeton Festival merge
Princeton’s two leading non-profit music organizations, Princeton Symphony Orchestra (PSO) and The Princeton Festival, completed a strategic merger under the legal entity of Princeton Symphony Orchestra, Inc. The Princeton Festival will retain its name and continue going forward as an artistic program of the PSO alongside the PSO’s classical, pops, chamber music, and PSO BRAVO! education programs. Once…
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New name chosen for Princeton school, but debate ensues
After months of discussion and study, Princeton school district officials have settled on Princeton Middle School as the new name for the grades 6-8 school formerly known as the John Witherspoon Middle School. The Princeton Public Schools Board of Education voted 7-1 on the new name at its June 15 meeting. School board member Dan…
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Children, community will rally against antisemitism today (June 17) in Princeton
Children will recount their recent experiences involving acts of intimidation, harassment and vandalism amid a rising tide of antisemitism at a public rally in Princeton. The rally is scheduled for 5 p.m. today, June 17, at Hinds Plaza, and the Princeton Public Library at 65 Witherspoon St. “For years, there has been a disturbing trend…
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Princeton’s Jewish Center begins construction of accessible bimah
Construction began at The Jewish Center in Princeton as a new bimah is being built for the sanctuary. The bimah sits in the front or center of the sanctuary where services are traditionally held at the synagogue on Nassau Street. This is the raised platform where readings from the Torah are read, usually in front…
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Princeton math whiz creates video based on combinatorial proofs, wins prize from MoMath
High schooler Amy Wang from Princeton proved that math is more than just numbers when she recently won the runner up Steven H. Strogatz Prize for Math Communication award presented to high school students worldwide by the National Museum of Mathematics (MoMath). Amy and her teammate, Shreya Mogulothu from Plainsboro, students at West Windsor-Plainsboro…
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Two ordinances address redevelopment of housing near Princeton Shopping Center
The Princeton Council has adopted a pair of ordinances that set the standards for two proposed affordable housing developments next to the Princeton Shopping Center, which will help the town to meet its affordable housing obligation. The ordinances, which were approved by the Princeton Council at its June 14 meeting, grew out of the council’s…
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Princeton’s mobile vaccine clinics deliver shots to hard-to-reach residents and workers
Through a mobile vaccine program, the Princeton Health Department is bringing the COVID-19 vaccine on the road to Princeton residents. Mobile vaccine clinics have been launched in Princeton community organizations, local businesses and will soon take place in houses of worship in an effort to help those who have found it difficult to get the…
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Princeton ceremony salutes American flag
Every June 14, Americans across the United States observe Flag Day to commemorate the adoption of the country’s national flag. In Princeton, the annual Flag Day ceremony organized by the Spirit of Princeton, a nonprofit group, occurred on the plaza at the Princeton Municipal Building with a color guard and patriotic music. The Spirit of…
