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Memorial Held for Cyclist Who Died After Crash Caused by Pothole on Pretty Brook Road

Posted on May 26, 2026 by walkableprinceton

A local cyclist has passed away following serious injuries sustained in a crash on Pretty Brook Road on Sunday, May 17. The cyclist was Thejaswi Gurumurthy, 51, of West Windsor, who was an accomplished Ironman, runner, swimmer, mountaineer, and biker. … Continue reading →

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‘Washington Post’ Commenters Not Impressed With Princeton University Professor’s Opposition to Proposed Inclusionary Housing Development

Posted on May 21, 2026 by walkableprinceton

Members of the Princeton University Community coming into town for Reunions this weekend may be puzzled to see a bunch of signs around the town saying “Defend Historic Princeton”. The signs have been put up by a group connected to … Continue reading →

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Princeton Downtown Business Association Wins State Grant for Soccer World Cup Watch Parties

Posted on May 8, 2026 by walkableprinceton

Princeton’s downtown business association, ‘Experience Princeton‘ has received a state grant to support planned events surrounding the FIFA Soccer World Cup this summer. Experience Princeton was one of a number of groups around the state to win one of the … Continue reading →

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Can We Even Talk About This Tragedy? (Cross-Posted at Walk Bike Princeton)

Posted on April 30, 2026 by walkableprinceton

The terrible news this week that a Princeton Middle School student died in a collision with a car at Terhune Road and Ewing Street has left many of us in shock and despair. Several trustees at ‘Walk Bike Princeton‘, the … Continue reading →

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Anonymous Objectors Outraged About $10,000 Rents at New ‘195 Nassau’ Apartment Community

Posted on April 27, 2026 by walkableprinceton

Posters have appeared in downtown Princeton expressing concern about rental rates at ‘195 Nassau‘, a new inclusionary apartment community at Nassau Street and Charlton Street (map). The posters, which were placed at the community information kiosk at the top of … Continue reading →

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Spruce Street Objectors Take Aim At Another Component of Princeton’s Affordable Housing Plan

Posted on April 15, 2026 by walkableprinceton

In February and March of this year, the Princeton Planning Board and Council approved ordinances to ensure that the town could meet the requirements of its Fourth Round Fair Housing Plan. The Fourth Round plan is required to meet state … Continue reading →

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Princeton Residents Likely To Be Affected By University’s New E-bike Ban.

Posted on April 13, 2026 by walkableprinceton

Princeton University announced today that e-bikes are being banned from its campus as of June 1, 2026. The news, which first reported by the Daily Princetonian, comes after a review by University committees that has been ongoing since last year. … Continue reading →

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Construction Begins on Princeton’s Newest Walkable Apartment Building, “The Fitzgerald”

Posted on April 7, 2026 by walkableprinceton

A new 19-unit apartment building has broken ground at the intersection of North Tulane Street and Wiggins Street in Princeton (map). The building, which will be called ‘The Fitzgerald‘ will adjoin the old ‘HiTops’ building, which faces onto Wiggins Street. … Continue reading →

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New Princeton Apartment Community Using AI Slop Images For Website Marketing

Posted on March 26, 2026 by walkableprinceton

Look out from that attractive balcony and observe the delightful spires and collegiate architecture of Princeton! This is the image conjured on the website of the new apartment community, ‘195 Nassau‘ (map) which is now advertising units available this spring. … Continue reading →

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Studio Hillier Among Winners of Design Contest for Nassau Street Information Kiosk Replacement

Posted on March 8, 2026 by walkableprinceton

On Monday night, Princeton Council will discuss the winners of the design contest that was launched last year to identify potential replacements for the information kiosk on Nassau Street. (Report: “American Institute of Architects Launching Design Competition to Upgrade Princeton … Continue reading →

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