New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy today signed legislation prohibiting smoking at public beaches and parks in New Jersey. “The Jersey Shore has always been one of our state’s and nation’s great natural treasures, and a place for families to enjoy,”...
NJ joins lawsuit challenging cap on federal deductions for state and local taxes
The New Jersey Attorney General has joined three other states in suing the Trump Administration over its $10,000 cap on the federal tax deduction for state and local taxes (SALT). New Jersey, New York, Connecticut and Maryland are suing both the...
Princeton residents need more information about tax impact of school bond referendum
An open letter to the superintendent and school board for the Princeton Public Schools I am terrified about the tax consequences of this bond ordinance (if passed) upon each and every segment of the Princeton population. Has the Board conducted a...
Two firefighters hurt battling fire in Western Section of Princeton
Two firefighters were injured early Tuesday as they battled a three-alarm fire on the 100 block of Hodge Road. One firefighter suffered from respiratory issues and the other cut a finger fighting the blaze. The $2.5 million home was vacant at the...
Anchor House cyclists celebrate milestones and a mission
Wensky dreams of opening his own restaurant. At 20, he already believes it is possible one day. A full-time chef at Wegman’s in West Windsor who studies culinary arts at Mercer County Community College, he has been living in an Anchor House...
Anchor House support crew keeps the village on wheels moving
The Anchor House Ride for Runaways is like a village on wheels, or as one cyclist put is on Wednesday, “It’s like a traveling circus.” Before the sun rises, a team of support crew members wakes up, gets in a van, and heads to the...
Princeton Public Schools board likely to split referendum into two questions and move vote to November
The school board for the Princeton Public Schools is weighing whether to split the proposed $130 million bond referendum into two questions. The referendum could also be pushed back from October to November. The board will vote on the proposal at...
Hopewell mayor to seek 15th District New Jersey Assembly seat
Democratic Hopewell Mayor Kevin Kuchinski has announced that he will seek the 15th District New Jersey Assembly seat vacated by Reed Gusciora. Kuchinski said he plans to share his full platform within the next few weeks. “As a mayor, I...
SAVE Pet of the Week: Meet Brendon the cat
This handsome young lad is Brendon. He is a small, chatty kitty with big green eyes who loves to be the center of attention. He’s just one year old and very ready to go to his forever home. Call SAVE at 609-309-5214 if you have questions about...
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Progress on equality in the Princeton Public Schools begins with transparency
Dear Editor: Tonight during a public meeting, the school board for the Princeton Public Schools will reveal the specific findings of the equity audit it commissioned in response to concerns about the impact of racism and bias through-out the...
Letters: Princeton school bond referendum should only address critical needs
Dear Editor: Finally it appears that the Princeton Board of Education is “getting real.” Perhaps they saw a recent report that “between 2012 and 2016 a net $11.9 billion of income left New Jersey according to the IRS. Note: This equates to more than...
Letters: Princeton school board should proceed with referendum as planned
To the Editor: A referendum has been planned for this fall where voters can decide whether they support an expansion and update of the facilities of the Princeton Public Schools. As a mother of two children, 11 and 14, I am well aware of the...
Heartbreak and loss in Annapolis felt by us all
I’m thinking a lot about the family, friends and colleagues of the five journalists who were slain in Annapolis yesterday. Their murders are shocking and heartbreaking to journalists everywhere. All the reporters who work to cover their communities...
