Category Archives: Local

Official Opening For Transit-Oriented “Avalon W Squared” Community at Princeton Junction Station

For years, people have asked why the Princeton Junction rail station is surrounded by acres and acres of surface parking lots, but no housing? Plans to add transit-oriented development around the train station have been circulating for decades, but tonight … Continue reading →

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New Whole Foods Market in Montgomery Township to Open August 21

A new ‘Whole Foods Market‘ will open on August 21 in Montgomery Twp, NJ. The supermarket will be the anchor of the new ‘Mongtomery Promenade’ shopping center, located next to Princeton Airport at 1200 State Road (map). The site is … Continue reading →

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Exploring Trenton Riverfront Redevelopment With ‘Trenton Walks!’

It was sleeting when a group of around 30 people of all ages met outside “Cooper’s Riverview” (map) in Trenton on Sunday morning. The occasion? The 62nd “Trenton Walks!” walking tour of the city. In this case, the focus was … Continue reading →

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Princeton Residents Have a Few Days Left to Comment on Mercer County Trails and Safe Streets Plans

Princeton residents have a chance to comment on two important Mercer County planning initiatives relating to trails and street safety. Public comment for both of them closes at the end of March, so now is a great time to get … Continue reading →

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New “Triumph Brewing Company” Open At Last In Palmer Square In Princeton

The new Triumph Brewing Company opened this afternoon in Palmer Square in Princeton. The new bar occupies the old USPS branch, and the conversion has taken almost seven years. A crowd of happy customers quickly filled the space. *more photos … Continue reading →

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Ten Predictions For Princeton In 2023!

It’s the turn of the year, you’ve already read the ‘Review of 2022‘ in ‘Town Topics’, and now you’re probably wondering, “what could be on the cards for 2023?” Seek no further, we have ten bold predictions about what might … Continue reading →

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NJ Transit Releases Final Report on Study of Light Rail, Bus, Bikeway Upgrades for Princeton ‘Dinky’ Rail Line

NJ Transit today released a final report from their study of transit alternatives along the Princeton ‘Dinky’ rail corridor. The study, which began in spring of 2021, was intended to identify what the best options are for providing future transit … Continue reading →

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Multiple Companies Are Interested In Operating Self-Driving Transit in Trenton

In late 2021, New Jersey Department of Transportation launched the ‘Trenton MOVES‘ program, which is intended to bring a “safe, equitable, affordable, sustainable, and efficient on-demand automated vehicle mobility systems in and beyond Trenton, NJ.” Simply put, the idea is … Continue reading →

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Princeton Jewish Center Co-Hosts Speaker Discussion On Affordable Housing

Affordable housing remains a major ongoing topic for discussion in Princeton. Where should we build it? What should it look like? And how should it be paid for? Stepping up to the moment, the Princeton Jewish Center co-hosted the second … Continue reading →

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Town of Princeton Facing Legal Challenge Over Thanet Redevelopment

The town of Princeton’s plan to redevelop the Thanet Circle office park (map) has become the subject of a court challenge in Mercer County Superior Court. A company known as “375 Terhune Road, LLC” is suing the town, alleging that … Continue reading →

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