The Princeton Packet

From Sandy Hook to Cape May and along both the Delaware and Hudson Rivers, historic lighthouses dot New Jersey shorelines. Built for their utility, these structures now offer visitors a chance to explore a bit of history and some of New Jersey’s prettiest landscapes.

Beacons of history on the Jersey Shore BY ALISON MITCHELL

While soccer fans watch their favorite teams compete at this summer’s World Cup, Rutgers University’s plant biologists will be looking under the players’ cleats — eyeing the lush, green natural turfgrass they created.

World Cup to be played on Rutgers turfgrass BY RON MARSICO

The Historical Society of Princeton (HSP) is pleased to announce that ‘Princeton’s Taverns: On the Road to Revolution’ is now on view in Dohm Alley, off Nassau Street.

HSP opens exhibition exploring Princeton's taverns The Historical Society of Princeton (HSP) is pleased to announce that 'Princeton's Taverns: On the Road to Revolution' is now on view in Dohm Alley, off

Princeton police blotter A 25-year-old Princeton man was charged with consumption of alcohol in public after police responded to the area of Hinds Plaza to investigate a noise

The Princeton Pride Parade this weekend is set to celebrate love and joy as people will march through the streets of Princeton to show support to the LGBTQIA+ community. The Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice (BRCSJ), which organizes the parade and afterparty set for June 13, has the parade starting at 10 a.m. from […]

'Every Pride is someone's first Pride' The Princeton Pride Parade this weekend is set to celebrate love and joy as people will march through the streets of Princeton to show support to the LGBTQIA+

What's going on in Princeton this week? Check out our community calendar to find out. 📆

Want something included in an upcoming calendar? ✉️ Email our Editor-in-Chief at [email protected] at least 10 days in advance!

Princeton Community Calendar, June 12-18 For more information on township events, visit www.princetonnj.gov. 

Friday, June 19 initiates three days of American music.

Juneteenth concert leads festival weekend Leading off the 2026 Princeton Festival’s Celebration of America at 250, is a day devoted to Juneteenth activities and a concert highlighting the achievements

Some dismiss the endearing opossum as unattractive – or even a nuisance – but this quiet creature is actually one of our gentlest and most essential wild neighbors.

New Jersey’s misunderstood marsupial Opossum (c) Orsulak/USFWS

Princeton University’s ban of all e-bikes on the university’s main campus has gone into full effect this month.

Princeton University e-bike ban fully underway Princeton University's ban of all e-bikes on the university's main campus has gone into full effect this month.

The Community Park School and the Littlebrook School have received a $2,000 grant each from Sustainable Jersey for Schools, according to Princeton Public Schools officials.

Sustainable Jersey for Schools grants awarded to Community Park School and Littlebrook School The Community Park School and the Littlebrook School have received a $2,000 grant each from Sustainable Jersey for Schools, according to Princeton Public