About The Princeton Journal
The Princeton Journal is Princeton’s independent and nonpartisan news outlet. Our mission is to deliver verified facts, clear explanations, and full civic coverage with precision and integrity. We serve residents by making government understandable and accountable.
What we cover
City Council. Local government. Budgets. Education. Law enforcement. Infrastructure. Development. Elections. Every major decision that affects the people of Princeton.
How we work
We publish fact based reporting with original sourcing and public records. Every piece is vetted for accuracy, context, and fairness. Our coverage aims to explain what happened, why it matters, and what comes next.
Standards and ethics
Accuracy. Independence. Transparency. We do not accept influence from parties, developers, or special interests. When we make an error, we correct it clearly and promptly. Significant updates are labeled so readers can follow the record.
The City Council Tracker
The City Council Tracker provides a searchable record of meetings, agendas, motions, votes, and outcomes. Each item includes plain language summaries so residents can see how decisions were made and how each member voted.
Who we are
Our work is produced by people with experience in reporting, public records research, law, governance, and analysis. The Princeton Journal is resident driven and committed to public interest journalism. Our only allegiance is to the truth and to the community we serve.
Community
This website prioritizes verified information and clear reporting. Our focus is on providing residents with trustworthy coverage without distraction.
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