Feeling the Love Around Princeton
Princeton Perspectives, Issue #60, February 13, 2025
Editor’s Note
“Love is in the air…everywhere I look around!” As I envision John Paul Young singing those lyrics in the 1970s, he likely did not have Valentine’s Day in Princeton on his mind. But it sure fits the scene. As we lead up to the famous day of love, it’s a great time to write about it. Whether you’re madly in love yourself or not, there’s lots of ways to love and be loved. And if you are not experiencing it yet, the February issue of Princeton Perspectives has you Feeling the Love Around Princeton!
To get people thinking about one of the most emblematic moments of love, we stopped by local shops in downtown Princeton and asked owners and employees, what romantic spot around Princeton do you think is perfect for a proposal? It was already on the minds of some, far from mind for others, but everyone has a soft spot for love! Check out this month’s Pulse of Princeton to see what they suggest. Read more…
In This Issue
- Pulse of Princeton: What romantic spot around Princeton is perfect for a proposal?
- What is it That People Love About Princeton?
- Speed Dating, Set-ups and More. Searching for Love Around Mercer County
- Love in Letters: To the Women in Their Lives, as Written by Albert Einstein and T.S. Eliot
- A Couple’s Therapist Weighs In: What Does it Take to Make Love Last?
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The Pulse of Princeton: What romantic spot around Princeton is perfect for a proposal?
- What is it That People Love About Princeton? - Princeton is an attractive town, for a variety of reasons. In general, people tend to love the university town for the beauty of its campus, the robust town center, and its geographic… Read more...
- Speed Dating, Set-ups and More. Searching for Love Around Mercer County - Dating in the modern age often feels like navigating a maze blindfolded, with twists, turns, and dead ends that leave many of us wondering if we’ll ever find the exit. As someone… Read more...
- Love in Letters: To the Women in Their Lives, as Written by Albert Einstein and T.S. Eliot - Ah! The art of a love letter! When was the last time you took out pen and paper, to share your deepest thoughts with the one you love? There is a passion… Read more...
- A Couple’s Therapist Weighs In: What Does it Take to Make Love Last? - Regardless of the phase of life they’re in, it’s something that all couples think about. How do we maintain our connection for the long run? This month, Princeton Perspectives has teamed… Read more...
Perspectives Revisited
It was once thought increased traffic fatalities was a post-COVID fallout, but sadly we’re seeing it happen again in New Jersey. In the article Working to Ensure Roadways are Safe for All Who Use Them (January 2022) we had written that 2021 was the state’s deadliest year on the road in 14 years. It had dipped for two years but now we’ve learned that 2024 saw another increase with total pedestrian fatalities from motor vehicles rising 30% over 2023. Working to curb the fateful trend, Governor Murphy signed legislation last month creating the Target Zero Commission. This group will work with municipalities, as well as collect public feedback and propose an action plan for the state to create safer roadways.
As you’ve likely learned, Princeton Public Schools was granted approval from voters to move forward with all three questions from the January 28th referendum vote. We described what was on the table in the article Princeton Public Schools January Referendum and its Impacts on Our Communities (December 2024). As the district prioritizes the projects, finalizes plans and puts them out for bid, it is completing work from previous referendums as well. The most recent 2023 projects are partially done, with some due for completion by end of summer. That includes security vestibules that were due to be installed at Princeton High School (PHS) before this school year. PPS says after supply chain issues and material shortages the installation of glass will occur soon – over President’s weekend – though it’s still awaiting exterior door installation. Weather delays are said to be responsible for hold-ups on playground upgrades at Riverside and Littlebrook (LB). The drainage issues at LB and Community Park are still being analyzed. At Princeton Middle School (PMS), further review is being done on the need for cell phone boosters, as replacing outdated doors and locks there and at the high school are mostly done. Additional ductwork insulation at PMS is not yet planned, and building control upgrades for energy-efficient HVAC improvements at all schools are still being scoped. Finally, this summer there is expectation that PHS’ worn athletic field and track will be surfaced.