Category Archives: Princeton

NY Times Column Slams Exclusionary Zoning of NJ Towns

Do you read the ‘New York Times’? If so, you might have noticed a recent column by Professor David Kirp titled ‘Here Comes The Neighborhood‘. Professor Kirp, who is an expert on how social policy impacts educational outcomes, criticizes suburban New … Continue reading

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Princeton Tweaks Increasingly-Popular Daytime ‘FreeB’ Transit Service

Back in June, we reported that Princeton’s FreeB shuttle was getting expanded service. The little free bus, which is intended to help Princeton residents get around town by transit, had suffered from low ridership in the past, and we hoped … Continue reading

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Walkability Answers From Council Candidate Fausta Rodriguez-Wertz

On November 5, Princeton will elect two new members of Princeton Council. Three candidates are standing: incumbents Jenny Crumiller (D) and Patrick Simon (D), and challenger Fausta Rodgriguez-Wertz (R). We asked each candidate six questions relating to walkability, affordability and … Continue reading

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Walkability Answers From Council Candidate Patrick Simon

On November 5, Princeton will elect two new members of Princeton Council. Three candidates are standing: incumbents Jenny Crumiller (D) and Patrick Simon (D), and challenger Fausta Rodgriguez-Wertz (R). We asked each candidate six questions relating to walkability, affordability and … Continue reading

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Walkability Answers From Council Candidate Jenny Crumiller

On November 5, Princeton will elect two new members of Princeton Council. Three candidates are standing: incumbents Jenny Crumiller (D) and Patrick Simon (D), and challenger Fausta Rodgriguez-Wertz (R). We asked each candidate six questions relating to walkability, affordability and … Continue reading

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Princeton Bike Ride With Mayor Lempert And PBAC A Huge Success!

Last Sunday, a group of around 40 cyclists gathered at Community Park South for an extraordinarily pleasant cycle trip through the parks and green spaces of Princeton. The ride was the idea of Princeton Mayor Liz Lempert, and co-organized with … Continue reading

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Join In For ‘The Mayor’s Bike Ride’! This Sunday, 1 p.m., Community Park South!

This Sunday, October 27, there is going to be a group cycle ride around Princeton! The ride, organized by Princeton Joint Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee is intended to be a fun opportunity for residents who enjoy two-wheeled transportation to … Continue reading

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Princeton Zoning Board Nixes Mixed-Use 255 Nassau Street Plan

If you were thinking about renting one of the 15 proposed apartments envisioned as part of a plan to redevelop the Crossfit gym at 255 Nassau Street, it’s time to start making other plans. On Wednesday night, the Princeton Zoning … Continue reading

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Secrets Of Princeton’s Autumn Hill Reservation

At the far north-eastern corner of Princeton lies a huge tract of preserved natural land. This is ‘Autumn Hills Reservation’, north of Herrontown Road, which was acquired by Princeton Township’s Open Space Commission in the late 1960s. At that time, … Continue reading

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Are You A Lover Of Princeton’s Quaint Brick Crosswalks?

There are at least three different types of marked crosswalks in Princeton. Can you name them?

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