Scientists say object that landed in Hopewell was a meteorite
The meteorite weighs 2.2 pounds.
Princeton High School principal’s public school board hearing tentatively set for May 15
Princeton High Principal Frank Chmiel will have a chance to make his case for a contract renewal at the hearing.
Princeton Charter School ties for 9th place at National Science Bowl in Washington, D.C.
A team from the charter school has gone to nationals five times over the past six years.
High school principal, math supervisor, middle school assistant principal, and high school director of guidance not slated to return to Princeton Public Schools for 2023-24
Chmiel has until this weekend to request a hearing regarding his nonrenewal.
Parent seeks help identifying driver involved in hit and run in front of Princeton High School
The incident happened Thursday morning, April 27
Some Princeton Seminary professors and students want school to cancel Condoleezza Rice event
Rice is scheduled to speak at the school on May 8 as part of a series on faith and the future of American democracy.
Young people to gather at Princeton University Friday and Saturday for international climate summit
By Susan BaekSpecial to Planet Princeton The Princeton Conservation Society, a student group at Princeton University, will host a student-led international climate summit on Princeton’s campus this Friday and Saturday, April 7 and 8. The Youth Climate & Conservation Summit is a conference by young people, for young people, that also brings perspectives from the…
Police: Rider University incident was a bogus swatting call
Swatting is making a prank call in an attempt to bring about the dispatch of a large number of armed police officers to a particular address.
Rider University asking students and staff to shelter in place due to potential shooter threat (updated)
The alert was sent out just before 1:30 p.m.
Black advocacy group for parents in Princeton issues statement in support of superintendent of schools
The statement was issued Tuesday afternoon.
Prosecutor: Former Steinert High School teacher charged with sexual assault
A former teacher at Steinert High School in Hamilton has been arrested and charged with one count of second-degree sexual assault and one count of second-degree endangering the welfare of a child for having a sexual relationship with a female student more than two decades ago, according to the Mercer County Prosecutor’s office. Joseph DePuglio,…
Princeton Public Schools officials put plans for redistricting elementary schools on hold for 2023-24 academic year
Any potential changes would take place after the 2023-24 school year.
Lawyers for Princeton High School principal issue statement Friday evening and school board attorney responds (updated)
Lawyers say there are no criminal allegations involved in Chmiel’s case.
Another potential school bond referendum for up to $10 million could be on the horizon for Princeton voters
Princeton voters could be asked to approve up to $10 million to fund upgrades to public school buildings this November. The new referendum could come less than two years since the last one was approved. In January of 2022, voters approved $17.5 million worth of bonds for critical repairs and new roofing for all six schools. Members of…
Pink slime news: The West Cook News and beyond
Pink slime is a meat byproduct that is used as filler in processed meats and is often passed off as higher-quality meat in fast food restaurants. Pink slime news is just as bad when it comes to feeding the American mind. Pink slime news, a term coined by journalist Ryan Smith, is fake content that…
Parent starts petition calling for immediate removal of Princeton superintendent and reinstatement of high school principal (updated)
The second petition to be launched in five days related to leadership at Princeton High School was posted online on Wednesday. Lisa Potter created a change.org petition calling for the immediate resignation of Princeton Superintendent of Schools Carol Kelley and the reinstatement of Princeton High School Principal Frank Chmiel. The reasons the district put Chmiel…
Principal Frank Chmiel issues statement to Planet Princeton about his job at Princeton High School
Embattled Princeton High School Principal Frank Chmiel has issued a statement to Planet Princeton about the events surrounding the email that went out last week announcing new interim leaders at the high school. The email sent out Friday did not mention Chmiel by name and notified parents that two assistant principals would temporarily be taking…
Former Robbinsville superintendent slated to be named interim head of Princeton High School
if the board approves the move, Foster would be the interim principal until the end of the school year.