Princeton Perks fundraising card to support local schools and businesses will be offered a second year
New cards will go on sale in January.
The last straw: In N.J., single-use plastic straws to be provided by food businesses upon request only starting Nov. 4
The ban of carryout bags and foam containers take effect next May.
State of New Jersey launches ‘Excluded New Jerseyans Fund’ for residents who were not eligible for pandemic relief
Funds are being issued on a rolling basis.
Deadline for FEMA assistance extended for N.J. homeowners and renters who suffered damage because of Hurricane Ida
The new deadline for help is Dec. 6.
Princeton University to mail property tax assistance checks to several hundred residents this week as part of legal settlement
This is the fifth year of the six-year agreement.
Coalition for Peace Action to co-host vigil at drone command center in Pennsylvania Saturday in response to civilian deaths in Afghanistan
Ten civilians were killed by a U.S. drone on Aug. 29.
Princeton Police to host blood drive with health department Oct. 7
THe blood drive is from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Some New Jersey residents affected by Tropical Storm Ida eligible for Federal Disaster Unemployment Assistance
The deadline to apply for benefits is Oct. 20.
Flood debris removal service begins today for Franklin Township residents
Certain items can’t be left at the curb.
Princeton family displaced by fire seeks local house rental
The family is seeking a rental for 12 to 18 months.
Princeton Senior Resource Center to continue offering remote courses this fall
Online registration opens Aug. 3.
Get your COVID-19 vaccine and register by July 4 to get your free New Jersey State Parks vax pass
Island Beach State Park is one of more than 50 parks where you can use the pass through Dec. 31.
Last call for Princeton cicada Brood X t-shirts, kids shirt added to offerings
We will be placing our order first thing Friday morning.
Jewish groups to hold rally against antisemitism in Princeton Thursday
Jewish groups in the Mercer County area are planning to protest antisemitism Thursday, June 17, at a rally in Princeton. The demonstration comes after fighting in the Middle East sparked tensions in the U.S. Harassment targeting Jews broke out in some places during the 11 days of fighting between Israelis and Palestinians that ended in a…
Rally for Palestine to take place tonight on Hinds Plaza in Princeton
The rally will begin at 5 p.m. on Hinds Plaza.
Take home technology: Princeton Public Library to offer Chromebooks, more hotspots for loan beginning March 19
Library cardholders can borrow a mobile hotspot or Chromebook for two weeks.
Diwali drive-thru food collection to be held Saturday to benefit South Brunswick Food Pantry
The Kendall Park Chapter of the Hindu Swayamsevak Sangha will host a Diwali drive-thru food collection event this Saturday, Nov. 28 to benefit the South Brunswick Food Pantry. The demand for food from the pantry has skyrocketed since the pandemic began in March. Suggested items for donation include canned fruits, canned vegetables, rice, quinoa, cereal,…
Tips and reminders for celebrating Halloween
Happy Halloween. With COVID-19 cases on the rise in the Princeton region, especially among younger people, officials recommend that residents take a very cautious approach to celebrating the holiday Saturday night. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced about three weeks ago that celebrating the holiday was allowed in the state. The state governs regulations related…