TOP LOCAL News
By RICHARD K. REIN
August 20, 2025
Princeton, NJ – If you believe that high school rankings are important, then you may want to drill down into the details of this year’s rankings posted August 19 by U.S. News & World Report, once the third-ranked weekly newsmagazine now billing itself as the “global authority in education ...
Princeton, NJ – Middle Eastern politics once again showed up in Princeton. Police reported two similar incidents of what they termed “bias intimidation -criminal mischief” in the form of graffiti at public parks on Snowden Lane and Mountain Avenue. On August 15, patrols responded to a park on ...
Princeton, NJ – If you have ever wanted to sharpen your public speaking or performing skills, you have at least two chances this week in Princeton. On Tuesday, August 19, the Princeton Tech Meetup convenes at the Community Room of the Princeton Public Library for a session on how to “Talk Smart, ...
As TAPinto Princeton noted in its article posted on August 17, Princeton’s Historic Preservation Looks Ahead to the Semiquincentennial, America’s 250th anniversary is rapidly approaching, and Princeton is already planning a celebration worthy of the occasion.Princeton 1776 Fest, scheduled for ...
Princeton, NJ -- Undeterred by the hot and humid weather on Saturday, August 16, the community turned out in droves for the 75th anniversary celebration of Conte's Pizza. They were there not only because of their love of pizza, but more importantly to remember and honor Sebastiano Conte, who died ...
Princeton, NJ – If you’re still trying to figure out what a semiquincentennial anniversary is, you better pick up the pace. The next big one, the semiquincentennial of the founding of the United States, is fast approaching. If we’ve got that big word parsed correctly, then next July 4, 2026, will ...
Princeton, NJ -- As a longtime townie and frequent ranter on pedestrian, transportation, and housing issues, I was embarrassed when I was unable to answer the following simple question from a Princetonian:“What do you think about Princeton’s new planning director, Justin Lesko?”I declared that I ...
Princeton, NJ -- An e-mail to the editor, on the occasion of Conte's celebrating its 75th anniversary on Saturday, August 16:To the Editor: I have been a customer and avid fan since I moved to the area in 1984. It has always been my favorite pizza -- EVER, even though I grew up in Philadelphia ...
Spring Lake, NJ — Have you ever gone to make a right-hand turn, only to have an e-bike zoom past at 25 MPH — from a bike lane, or no lane at all? You’re not alone. The surge in electric bicycle use — especially among teens — is outpacing the laws meant to keep riders and pedestrians safe. Now, in ...
Princeton, NJ – Is there a doctor in the house? When that question is asked at a public event, it’s usually because someone in the audience has suffered a medical emergency that needs immediate attention. If that happens at the outdoor music concert on Hinds Plaza on Sunday, August 17, no one will ...
Princeton, NJ -- You don’t need to go down the Shore for fabulous parties this weekend. There are some great ones right here in our backyard and feature iconic food and music in places that cannot be replicated “down the Shore.” We’re thinking specifically of two birthday parties, both on Saturday, ...
Princeton, NJ – If immigration law were in the hands of the Princeton municipal government, there would be fewer problems for immigrants – certainly not for immigrants living or working in Princeton. Whether they are documented or undocumented, whether they have financial means or not, immigrants ...
Princeton, NJ – If you get more with honey than with vinegar, then imagine what a kiss could get you. Princeton Police report that on August 5 at around 4:30 p.m. a man was walking on Riverside Drive near Balsam Lane when he was approached by a gray vehicle with an unknown Georgia license plate. He ...
Princeton, NJ – Once you learn, you can never forget how to ride a bicycle, right?Well, that’s right, but you may not have really learned how to ride a bike properly and safely with respect to the rules of the road that apply to bicycle riders. And, if you are not a bicyclist but a motorist, you ...
Princeton, NJ —July was a good month for those traveling through Princeton on foot or by wheel. They weren’t involved in any crashes with motor vehicles. However, things were less rosy for drivers trying to pass through narrow streets and busy intersections, where more than a few bumpers and wing ...
Princeton, NJ – It’s a good week for kids. We’ve got an artist and creative “maker” who is leading workshops for rising sixth through ninth-graders at the Princeton Public Library. And we have outdoor classes for young dancers and their caregivers in the courtyard at the Princeton Shopping ...
Trenton, NJ -- The organizers of the Trenton Walks! program celebrated a milestone this past Thursday, August 7, completing their 50th information-packed walk in and around the state capital.Trenton Walks! highlights the city’s history and heritage while also promoting environmental protection, ...
Princeton, NJ – If it hasn’t already been made clear through numerous statements and actions over the past 10 years or more, the municipality of Princeton supports its immigrant residents. The latest statement to that effect – in support of the Immigrant Trust Act (ITA) now pending in the state ...
We were in attendance at the July 28 Princeton Council meeting, during which several dozen community members implored the Council to pass a resolution supporting the Immigrant Trust Act/SB3672. We left the meeting feeling unsure as to why the Council appears reluctant to support the ITA now. As ...
Princeton, NJ – The Blair/Joline Courtyard at Mathey College on the Princeton University campus held a sizable crowd when I arrived for the August 7 Princeton University Art Museum's 16th annual barbeque (BBQ) and screening of the film "Moana." The Museum, under Director James Steward, is ...
Princeton, NJ -- In the past two weeks, in spite of the ongoing barrage of unsettling international, national, and local news, Princeton’s Witherspoon-Jackson neighborhood has given me a prescription for going forward. The Rx is simple: take a few hours at least once a year to celebrate your ...
Princeton, NJ – To meet their Fourth Round state-imposed affordable housing requirements, towns around New Jersey have had to take hard looks at their developable land as they come up with plans to meet the requirement.Princeton turned to a dozen spots close to the town center that were susceptible ...
Plainsboro, NJ -- You could imagine the story of Forrestal Village appearing on a TV medical drama like House. The show, after all, takes place in the half-fictional “Princeton-Plainsboro Teaching Hospital” and centers on patients with hard-to-diagnose conditions.In this would-be episode, Dr.
Princeton, NJ – With only a few weeks left before it’s back-to-school time, this might be a good time for some thought-provoking and educational entertainment. Educational entertainment? That sounds like Sesame Street, the PBS series that apparently has survived recent budget cuts and continues to ...
Princeton, NJ – “Theft by deception” may soon be getting frequent flyer status in our police blotter archives. We have had at least 10 instances reported so far this year, with losses of $334,000, $282,000, and $169,530 (the last one in gold coins), among others, registered by scammers preying on ...
Princeton, NJ — The public comment period of any given Princeton Council meeting typically features a handful of residents taking turns at the mic to voice concerns or air complaints or advocate for a worthy cause. The three-minute speaking limit serves as a guardrail against eyes glazing over. But ...
Princeton, NJ – If you follow municipal government, even a little bit, you will know Michelle Pirone Lambros as a member of Princeton Council, the liaison to the Experience Princeton Board of Directors, and chair of the Infrastructure & Operations Committee.But if you follow the podcast of ...
Princeton, NJ – Here’s a municipal press release that you might not take too seriously at first glance:Adopt a DrainJoin a community of Princeton volunteers helping to protect our waterways and reduce local flooding by keeping storm drains clear of garbage, leaves, and debris. By adopting a drain, ...
Princeton, NJ – Last September the Princeton Public Schools announced a contract with a new food services provider, Pomptonian Food Service, and also the hiring of a new food systems “literacy coordinator,” Shannon Barlow. Among other priorities announced at that time were “matching school foods to ...
Princeton, NJ – Some summer classics are on our calendar this week, but they aren’t all from the “living is easy” or the “lazy, hazy, crazy days” of the summer songbooks. A few are: The Thursday evening backyard BBQ with live music and sunset film screening is back on the schedule, courtesy of the ...