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Town Topics Newspaper Princeton's weekly community newspaper since 1946. The Town Topics Newspaper is published by The Witherspoon Media Group: http://witherspoonmediagroup.com

“Travis Petrone gave everything he had last fall in his final campaign for the football team.Petrone starred at quarter...
08/17/2025

“Travis Petrone gave everything he had last fall in his final campaign for the football team.

Petrone starred at quarterback for PHS, passing for 1,013 yards and six touchdowns while rushing for 190 yards and six TDs. When he wasn’t playing QB, Petrone came up big at defensive back, making 33 tackles and grabbing one interception...”

This past week, Petrone took to the field for a new team, starting preseason practice for the -Florham Division III football program. To read Bill Alden’s full spotlight on Petrone, check out this week’s sports pages, available at towntopics.com and issuu.com/witherspoonmediagroup.

“In the fall of 2021, Sophia Lis enjoyed a memorable senior season for the girls’ soccer team, scoring a program-record...
08/16/2025

“In the fall of 2021, Sophia Lis enjoyed a memorable senior season for the girls’ soccer team, scoring a program-record 38 goals as the Tigers went 21-3 on the way to the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) Group 3 state final.

Going on to join the women’s soccer team, Lis is looking to produce another special finale as she starts her senior season with the Mountain Hawks…”

To read more about Sophia’s collegiate athletic journey, visit this week’s issue at towntopics.com or at issuu.com/witherspoonmediagroup. Photo courtesy of Lehigh Athletics.

“Our fashion is elevated classic, day to evening, casual to formal, and special occasion. Always, we want to help the cu...
08/15/2025

“Our fashion is elevated classic, day to evening, casual to formal, and special occasion. Always, we want to help the customer look her best with an outfit that reflects her own style, personality and individuality,” says Rachel Reiss, owner of .

The women’s clothing boutique, located at 175 Nassau Street, celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, and is the subject of our weekly “New to Us” feature in the August 13 issue.

To read more about Hedy Shepard’s history and current offerings, head to our website at towntopics.com or at issuu.com/witherspoonmediagroup.

Wonder what’s coming to this fall? A “Live at the Library” season preview will offer a sneak peek of the upcoming seaso...
08/15/2025

Wonder what’s coming to this fall? A “Live at the Library” season preview will offer a sneak peek of the upcoming season on Wednesday, August 27 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the , 65 Witherspoon Street.

Artistic Director Sarah Rasmussen and Director of Presented Programming Paula Abreu will discuss the upcoming season, highlighting artists from the lineup of music, theater, dance, comedy, spoken word, and family events, including the original rock musical “I & You”, opening in September.

The talk will be moderated by McCarter’s Debbie Bisno, Director of University and Artistic Partnerships.

Learn more about McCarter’s season at https://www.mccarter.org/events.

Stroll through Princeton history! Take your choice of two historic walks in Princeton on Sunday, August 24.Explore the h...
08/15/2025

Stroll through Princeton history! Take your choice of two historic walks in Princeton on Sunday, August 24.

Explore the historic Princeton Battlefield with an expert guide and experience one of the most pivotal moments of the American Revolution. The 1 p.m. tour, starting at 500 Mercer Street, offers an in-depth look at the Battle of Princeton (January 3, 1777). The tour is $10; register at pbs1777.org/battlefield-tours.

Or take a Princeton History Walking Tour, presented by the from 2 to 4 p.m. Enjoy a walk around downtown Princeton and the campus as you learn about historic sites in the area, including Nassau Hall, the University Chapel, and Palmer Square. Tickets are $20. Advance purchase is required; the tour starts in the courtyard of the Princeton Battle Monument (GPS address: 1 Monument Drive). Space on this tour is limited to 25. Tickets are required: https://princetonhistory.org/events/princeton-history-walking-tour-221/.

The August 13, 2025 issue of Town Topics is out in homes now! Highlights include details on ’s upcoming Broadway Series,...
08/13/2025

The August 13, 2025 issue of Town Topics is out in homes now! Highlights include details on ’s upcoming Broadway Series, a story on the connection between Princeton and the blockbuster film Jaws (celebrating its 50th anniversary this year and screening at later this month), and the return of to .

Available at newsstands in Princeton, towntopics.com and at issuu.com/witherspoonmediagroup.

“The 2025 spring season marked Ben Samara’s final one as head coach of the .tf program.Samara has stepped down to focus ...
08/03/2025

“The 2025 spring season marked Ben Samara’s final one as head coach of the .tf program.

Samara has stepped down to focus on running the Tiger Time after-school program that is part of his newly-created Samara Solutions Group. The Tiger Time framework will be implemented starting in September at all four elementary schools.“

To read stories from Samara’s 20 years of coaching, as well as his plans for the future, visit our latest issue at towntopics.com or at issuu.com/witherspoonmediagroup.

There’s a new ice cream truck in town…“‘Alsies [Ice Cream Truck] delivers a premium yet accessible experience. We’re not...
08/02/2025

There’s a new ice cream truck in town…

“‘Alsies [Ice Cream Truck] delivers a premium yet accessible experience. We’re not just selling ice cream — we’re creating moments of joy, rooted in quality, design, and service,’ explain Rajeev Sharma, owner of Alsies Mobile Ice Cream Truck Princeton and Gurbux Mangat, manager.”

To read more about this new sweet spot, including features on the Alsies mobile app, visit this week’s issue at towntopics.com or issuu.com/witherspoonmediagroup.

The July 30, 2025 issue of Town Topics is out in homes now! Highlights include details on the upcoming Princeton Garden ...
07/30/2025

The July 30, 2025 issue of Town Topics is out in homes now! Highlights include details on the upcoming Princeton Garden Tour (a collaboration between the and ), a story on the untimely passing of rower Kerry Grundlingh, and ’s review of ’s ongoing show, “Frankenstein”.

Available at newsstands in Princeton, towntopics.com and at issuu.com/witherspoonmediagroup.

Courtney Kessel was recently named head coach of the team, succeeding Cara Gardner Morey. Taking the job marks a homeco...
07/27/2025

Courtney Kessel was recently named head coach of the team, succeeding Cara Gardner Morey. Taking the job marks a homecoming for Kessel, since she was an assistant coach for the Tigers from 2019-23.

To read the story of Kessel’s journey back to Princeton, much of it in her own words, hit the sports pages of our latest issue at towntopics.com or at issuu.com/witherspoonmediagroup.

wraps up its 2025 season of global music with a free concert by .cv, one of Africa’s contemporary voices, tonight at th...
07/26/2025

wraps up its 2025 season of global music with a free concert by .cv, one of Africa’s contemporary voices, tonight at the Princeton High School Performing Arts Center, 16 Walnut Lane, 8 p.m.

At just 22, Elida Almeida won the Prix Découvertes RFI in 2015, launching her onto stages across Europe, Africa, and North America. Most recently, she performed as part of NPR’s Tiny Desk x globalFEST series.

The Blue Curtain series is co-sponsored by . For more information, email [email protected].

The Pennington All Stars are among the Black baseball teams represented in “All Stars: Black Baseball in New Jersey and ...
07/25/2025

The Pennington All Stars are among the Black baseball teams represented in “All Stars: Black Baseball in New Jersey and Beyond” next month. The exhibit, which will be on view through June 2026 at the , highlights the stories, struggles, and triumphs of African American baseball players, particularly from the Sourland area.

For more details on the installation, head to our most recent issue at towntopics.com or at issuu.com/witherspoonmediagroup.

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