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State Senator Troy Singleton Endorses New State Housing Legislation at Forum At Princeton Jewish Center

“I firmly believe that their arguments will be struck down.” That was the view of State Senator Troy Singleton (D-Burlington), referring to a lawsuit from twenty-six New Jersey towns who are suing to try to put a halt to the … Continue reading

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North Harrison Street Improvements Set To Begin Between Nassau St and Franklin Ave, With Bicycle Improvements To Follow

Princeton Council heard a presentation at their meeting on November 12 from consultants hired to study safety improvements to Harrison Street. Harrison St runs almost the entire length of the town from north to south (map), making for a very … Continue reading

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Multiple Fitness Outlets Among New Arrivals at Rejuvenated Princeton Shopping Center

Changes are coming to the Princeton Shopping Center, the outdoor mall at 301 North Harrison Street (map), with a number of new openings for local residents to look forward to. In particular, there seems to be a focus on health … Continue reading

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Local Boy Scouts Selling Trees for Christmas 2025 at Princeton YMCA

With Thanksgiving over, many Princeton households are probably in the market for a Christmas tree (* other winter festivities are available). If you want to get one locally, the Boy Scouts of Troop 43 are again selling trees and wreaths … Continue reading

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Do Princeton Historic Districts Act as “Modern Redlining”? This Local Realtor Thinks So…

Josh Wilton is one of Princeton’s most successful realtors, a co-owner of ‘Queenston Realty‘ who is also known for his regular podcast, “The Wilton Report“, in which he analyzes the market for property sales and rentals. The show is always … Continue reading

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Proposed Redesign of Hinds Plaza Draws Skeptical Response From Princeton Council

A proposal to reimagine Hinds Plaza, the public square next to Princeton Public Library, got a cool response at the meeting of Princeton Council on October 28. Princeton engineer Deanna Stockton claimed that the redesign was needed, because the plaza … Continue reading

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Expert Panel To Discuss Affordable Housing in Princeton on Wednesday Night

A panel of experts will meet on Wednesday evening (full details here) to discuss New Jersey’s latest round of state-mandated affordable housing construction. The discussion comes just weeks after the announcement, first reported at Walkable Princeton, that the town of … Continue reading

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State: Town of Princeton Must Plan For 276 New Affordable Homes To Be Built Over Next Ten Years

A report released on Friday by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs has set preliminary affordable housing targets for every town in the state for 2025 – 2035. (Link: “2025 to 2035 Affordable Housing Calculations” via nj.gov). The figures … Continue reading

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Princeton, NJ Apartment Rents Increasing Less Than Home Prices in 2024

New Jersey house prices are continuing a years-long boom that has made buying a home unaffordable for many. Home prices in Mercer County went up 14.6% in just one year between July 2023 and July 2024. How is that affecting … Continue reading

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Sakrid Coffee Roasters Has Closed At 300 Witherspoon Street

The new Sakrid Coffee Roasters outlet at 300 Witherspoon Street closed this month after less than 18 months in business. Parents dropping off at Community Park School, or clients at TigerLabs, will now have to look elsewhere for their joe, … Continue reading

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