Tag: Princeton
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Opinion: COVID is not the only pandemic
Massive efforts to develop new vaccines and put them in people’s arms are protecting more and more Americans from the COVID pandemic. However, many countries around the world, increasingly overwhelmed by COVID-19, simply do not have the resources to fight it, at least on their own. In fact, this is not the only pandemic they…
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Princeton University requiring students to receive COVID-19 vaccines for 2021-22 academic year
Princeton University has joined a list of universities nationwide that are requiring students to get vaccinated or show proof of a COVID-19 vaccination as they return to campus starting this fall. Both undergraduate and graduate students enrolled during the 2021-22 academic year will need to provide proof of receiving a final dose, whether it is…
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Opinion: 2021 Reflections on Earth Day
”People must feel that the natural world is important and valuable and beautiful and wonderful and an amazement and a pleasure.” – David Attenborough, steward of the Earth What a perfect time of year this is to celebrate the beauty and the importance of our life-sustaining Earth. Newly greened trees, the songs of birds, colorful…
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Housing Initiatives of Princeton works with local landlords to keep families housed
Housing Initiatives of Princeton (HIP) has provided the key – figuratively and literally – to housing for many residents on the verge of becoming homeless. HIP, a community non-profit comprising predominantly volunteers, has been working to help Princeton area residents avoid pandemic-related evictions, according to information provided by HIP. Fueled by increased public and private…
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Drop off unused, expired medication at Wegmans on April 24 as part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day addresses a crucial public safety and public health issue. According to the 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 9.7 million people misused prescription pain relievers, 4.9 million people misused prescription stimulants, and 5.9 million people misused prescription tranquilizers or sedatives in 2019. The survey also showed that…
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Debate over development on Humbert Street will continue May 6
The would-be developer of a three-unit townhouse development on Humbert Street, which is a small, one-way street off Wiggins Street, will have to wait until next month to find out whether the Princeton Planning Board will approve the application. The Princeton Planning Board began a public hearing on Simplify Living Inc.’s application to build the…
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Princeton honors former mayor on his 92nd birthday
A ceremony honoring former Mayor and Council President Bernie Miller was held to mark his 92nd birthday. The ceremony in front of Monument Hall on April 19 featured the unveiling of a plaque in Miller’s honor, commemorating an elm tree that was planted for him at Monument Hall’s state park. “It was a pleasure honoring…
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LOOSE ENDS 4/23: Arts Council of Princeton Artistic Director Maria Evans
By Pam Hersh Like a good neighbor, the Arts Council of Princeton is there – to re-phrase a certain insurance company slogan. During these past 13 months, the Arts Council of Princeton (ACP), located only a block from my apartment, has been a great neighbor to me – and to thousands of others – by…
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Dozens of volunteers clean up Princeton Battlefield
PHOTOS COURTESY OF PRINCETON BATTLEFIELD SOCIETY The Princeton Battlefield Society sponsored a Clean Up Day event at the Princeton Battlefield on April 17. There were 65 volunteers in attendance. The event was held in conjunction with American Battlefield Trust’s National Park Day.
