The Lawrence Historical Society will celebrate Hogmanay tonight at the Brearley House from 6 to 8 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Parking will be offsite at the Prism complex on Lenox Drive. Enter the lot at the light on Princeton...
Archive - 2013
Judge Tosses Out Princeton Dinky Station Lawsuit
A judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by some Princeton residents and the group Save the Dinky challenging the Dinky train station move. The group Save the Dinky argued that Princeton University and NJ Transit lacked the power and authority to move...
Princeton Community Works to Host 16th Annual Workshop for Non-Profit Leaders Jan. 27
Princeton Community Works, the largest annual training and networking event for nonprofit leader in the Greater Mercer County area, will celebrate its 16th year at the annual conference on Monday, Jan. 27 at Princeton University. The one-night...
Planet Princeton Weekend Picks, Dec. 26-29
In case you like Christmas light displays and haven’t had your fix yet, you can check out the Cranbury Christmas Lights multimedia light show until Dec. 31. More than 100,000 lights, including a shooting fountain of light with 10,000 lights...
In Emotional Video, NJ Methodist Bishop Supports Gays and Lesbians, Voices Opposition to Church Trials
United Methodist Bishop John Schol released a video and brief letter tonight expressing his sadness about the way the United Methodist Church deals with homosexuality. The video and letter were created in response to the church’s decision...
Sources: Developer LCOR Nominated to Purchase Downtown Princeton Post Office Site
LCOR Ventures, a real estate developer based out of Oakland, California, was the highest bidder for the downtown Princeton Post Office site, several sources have told Planet Princeton. The U.S. Postal Service would not confirm that the company was...
Planet Princeton Weekend Picks, Dec. 20-22
Friday, December 20 Lantern Walking Tours at Washington Crossing State Park – Tours of the Nelson House, Stone Barn, and Johnson Ferry House begin at the Nelson House. Refreshments. Tickets $10. Tours at 7 and 7:30 p.m., Washington Crossing...
Mercer County Woman Seriously Injured in Morning Crash in Kingston
A Mercer County woman was seriously injured in a car accident during rush hour this morning on Ridge Road in Kingston. South Brunswick Police are investigating the motor vehicle crash that was reported at 8:51am on Ridge Road near Sassman Lane. The...
Princeton School Board Approves Funding to Prepare for Valley Road Building Demolition
The Princeton Public Schools Board of Education voted unanimously Tuesday night to appropriate funding for the demolition of the old Valley Road School that fronts Witherspoon Street. The resolution did not include a dollar figure for the estimated...
Princeton School Board Approves Raises for Administrators
The Princeton Public Schools Board of Education voted Tuesday night to approve a raise for principals and supervisors for the 2014-15 calendar year. The board approved a 2.4 percent raise and a $100 increase in longevity pay for those administrators...
Princeton School Board to Vote on Demolition of Valley Road School
The Princeton Public Schools Board of Education is slated to vote Tuesday night on a resolution to demolish the Valley Road school building on Witherspoon Street. The meeting will take place in the cafeteria at the John Witherspoon School at 8 p.m...
Aggressive Coyote Killed in Princeton
A resident on Quaker Road called police just after noon today to report that an animal was being aggressive toward people. The caller said the animal was growling at people and appeared disoriented. Police and animal control located the animal, a...
New Pope Voted Top Newsmaker of 2013 in Religion Newswriters Survey
The selection of a reform-minded Argentinian as the new leader of the world’s largest religious institution was voted the “Top Religion Story of the Year” by the nation’s journalists who cover religion. Members of Religion Newswriters...
Princeton University Accepts 18.5 Percent of Early Admission Applicants
Princeton University has offered early admission to 714 students for the undergraduate class of 2018. The school selected the students from a pool of 3,854 candidates who applied through single-choice early action. The school notified early...
Ewing Mayor: Don’t Leave Cars Unlocked, Unattended While Warming Them Up
Ewing Mayor Bert Steinmann sent a robo call out to residents this afternoon warning them that there has been a recent surge in auto thefts in the town. The reason? The mayor said residents are starting their cars to warm them up in the cold weather...
Planet Weekend Picks, Dec. 13-15
Friday, December 13 Beer Talk by Author Joshua M. Bernstein – Bernstein, author of “The Complete Beer Course: Boot Camp for Beer Geeks” will speak at the Princeton Public Library. A tasting will follow afterward at CoolVines on...
