Princeton: A Week In Review

Princeton NJ

15 January, 2021

6:23 PM

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Princeton, NJ — Miss any headlines in Princeton? Patch's week in review has got you covered for the neighborhood's top news. Princeton Law Enforcement Prepared Ahead Of Planned Armed Protest Princeton Mayor Mark Freda said the township's law enforcement is prepared and taking all precautions ahead of the weekend's armed protest in Trenton. NJ Man Who Saw Fatal Shooting In DC Riots Arrested: Officials A New Jersey resident who reportedly was next to Ashli Babbit when she fatally wounded by police has been charged in connection with last week's riots at the U.S. Capitol, according to federal records. The Princeton Festival Gets New Interim Director The Princeton Festival appointed Becky Brett as its Interim Executive Director. Brett will oversee the Festival's 2021 season, help in fund-raising among other duties. Princeton Middle School Class 'Zoom Bombed,' Racial Slur Used A Grade 6 class from Princeton Unified Middle School was "Zoom bombed" last week, with intruders using racial slurs and posting lewd drawing, the school district said Tuesday. Princeton Alumni Condemn Ted Cruz's Role To 'Undermine Democracy' Around 300 Princeton University alumni who were classmates of Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) have released a joint statement denouncing his role in objecting to the certification of Joe Biden as President, even after the Capitol riots on Wednesday. New Summer Programs For 'Struggling' Students: Princeton BOE The Princeton Public Schools Board of Education said they are planning to introduce new programs in the summer, to help children 'struggling academically' due to the pandemic. In a letter to the school community, the board member laid out their plans for the year. Princeton University Will Be COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Site Princeton University announced that it will be a distribution site for the COVID-19 vaccinations in the state, once available.