‘Trump Revealed’ Author Marc Fisher to Speak at Princeton University Oct. 6
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‘Trump Revealed’ Author Marc Fisher to Speak at Princeton University Oct. 6

Washington Post Editor Marc Fisher will discuss his book ‘Trump Revealed: An American Journey of Ambition, Ego, Money, and Power” at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 6 in the Betts Auditorium at Princeton University. The event is free and open to the public. The talk is the 2016 Rukeyser Lecture, an annual event presented by…

The November Election by the Numbers: A Discussion with Sam Wang and Landon Jones
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The November Election by the Numbers: A Discussion with Sam Wang and Landon Jones

Princeton University Professor Sam Wang and journalist Landon Jones will discuss polls, statistics, votes, the presidential race, and the balance of power in Congress during a forum at the Princeton Public Library this September. Wang, a professor of neuroscience and molecular biology, has developed statistical methods for analyzing U.S. presidential election polls with unusually high…

Three Princeton School Members Not Seeking Re-Election: Five Newcomers Will Seek Seats
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Three Princeton School Members Not Seeking Re-Election: Five Newcomers Will Seek Seats

All three Princeton Public Schools board members whose terms are up at the end of the year will not be seeking re-election. Five newcomers are competing for the three terms that are available on the board. Terms are for three years each. The candidates are: William D. Hare Deborah “Debbie” Bronfeld Gregory M. Stankiewicz Ravi…

Princeton Primary Voters List a Variety of Write-In Candidates

Princeton Primary Voters List a Variety of Write-In Candidates

Voters who participated in the Princeton Democratic and Republican primaries Tuesday had the choice of selecting write-in candidates. The Republicans did not have a write-in slate for council as they sometimes do in Princeton, and no independent candidates filed. But voters were creative in listing alternatives to the options offered to them at the polls….

Crumiller, Quinn Win Princeton Council Democratic Primary Race (Updated)
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Crumiller, Quinn Win Princeton Council Democratic Primary Race (Updated)

Incumbent Princeton Councilwoman Jenny Crumiller was the top vote-getter in the Democratic primary race for Princeton Council on Tuesday with 2,722 votes, according to the Mercer County Clerk’s office. Tim Quinn, a former school board president, came in second place with 2,278 votes. Two seats are open on the six-member council. Voters could choose two…

How to Change the Form of Local Government
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How to Change the Form of Local Government

A growing number of residents have been calling for Princeton to switch to a non-partisan form of government with wards ever since the two Princetons consolidated. One neighborhood group has even created a new newsletter called “The Neighborhood Nonpartisan.” Currently, the municipality of Princeton operates under the borough form of government, at least in theory. The…

Statements from Princeton Democratic Council Candidates

Statements from Princeton Democratic Council Candidates

Statement from Jenny Crumiller Dear PCDO Members and Friends, I am seeking re-election to Princeton Council for many of the same reasons I was motivated to run the first time: Princeton is a beautiful town with a strong sense of community. My goal is to maintain Princeton as a diverse community—welcoming to young families as…

Princeton Fact Check: Winners of Primary Will Run Unopposed in November

Princeton Fact Check: Winners of Primary Will Run Unopposed in November

“Because no Republicans are running for (Princeton) council, the winners of the primary will run unopposed in November and are assured of winning three-year terms on the governing body.” – Princeton Packet article on upcoming primary elections. While it is true that the Democrats for Princeton Council are likely to run unopposed in the November…

Letters: Endorsements for Democratic Princeton Council Candidates
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Letters: Endorsements for Democratic Princeton Council Candidates

Neumann Will Address Princeton’s Housing Issues To the Editor: I do not know Anne Waldron Neumann personally. However, my wife Marjorie and I are supporting actively her candidacy for Princeton Council in the election on June 7th because of all the candidates, she has expressed most clearly and persuasively a plan to deal with the…

Hillary Clinton’s Visit to Mercer County Community College Cancelled (Updated)

Presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton has cancelled her visit to Mercer County that was scheduled for this Thursday, June 2. Clinton had planned to hold a public organizing event at the West Windsor campus of Mercer County Community College. The sign-up form for the event was still active as of 8:30 a.m. Tuesday morning even…

Christie Pays Off Campaign Debt with Help from Donald Trump

Christie Pays Off Campaign Debt with Help from Donald Trump

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump visited the National Guard Armory in Lawrenceville Thursday to raise money for Gov. Chris Christie. Trump announced near the beginning of his speech that the event raised enough money to cover Christie’s $250,000 debt from his White House bid. Tickets for the event started at $200. “You know, Chris paid…

Photos: Protest at Trump and Christie Event in Lawrence Attracts Several Hundred People
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Photos: Protest at Trump and Christie Event in Lawrence Attracts Several Hundred People

About 500 people attended a rally in Lawrenceville Thursday to protest presidential candidate Donald Trump’s visit to the National Guard Armory. Protesters chanted slogans on and off for a few hours, including chants like “Dump Christie, dump Trump”, “Hate won’t make us great,” and “Choose love, not hate.” The protests were mostly peaceful. A few…

Protests Planned for Trump’s Lawrenceville Visit Thursday
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Protests Planned for Trump’s Lawrenceville Visit Thursday

A rally to protest Donald Trump’s Lawrenceville visit has been scheduled for 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 19. Trump will be speaking at the National Guard Armory on Eggert Crossing Road at 6 p.m.. He is attending two fundraisers in the Garden State — one to help New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie erase debt from his…

Letters: Princeton Council Candidate Outlines Her Priorities
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Letters: Princeton Council Candidate Outlines Her Priorities

To the Editor: As I run for Council in New Jersey’s June 7 primary, I look forward to discussing issues with Princeton’s Democratic voters. I see three main issues facing Council: affordability and municipal property taxes, affordability and Princeton University, and affordability and McMansions. (The school budget is not within Council’s purview.) First, I believe…

Second Candidate Enters Princeton Mayoral Race
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Second Candidate Enters Princeton Mayoral Race

Princeton native Peter Marks will run for mayor of Princeton in the GOP primary this June, and hopes to challenge incumbent Democrat Liz Lempert in the November general election. Marks, a commercial real estate developer who has previously run for a seat on the governing body, said win or lose, he hopes to bring important…

Chelsea Clinton to Visit Princeton in April

Chelsea Clinton to Visit Princeton in April

Chelsea Clinton will visit Princeton on April 13 to raise money for her mother’s presidential campaign. The minimum Hillary for America campaign donation to attend the event is $250 per person. The minimum campaign contribution to attend a host reception with Chelsea Clinton is $2,500 per person. A $2,700 campaign contribution includes a host reception…