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Good morning to you Princeton! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What crimes did Princeton Police investigate around town last week?
  • How could a South Brunswick data center affect Princeton's air quality?
  • What makes Princeton's main streets a standout New Jersey destination?

Also on today's calendar: 97th Juried Art Show at Phillips' Mill and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Cooler; a little p.m. rain, with a high of 63 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Monday: Sunny, breezy and warmer, temps: high: 72, low: 43.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 65 and low of 40 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Theft By Deception, Forgery, Shoplifting: Princeton Police Blotter (patch.com) — Recent Princeton police reports detail several shoplifting cases on Nassau, Hulfish, and North Harrison streets, along with high-value thefts of a bicycle, jewelry, and cash from local homes and apartments. Officers also arrested an allegedly intoxicated driver on Nassau Street, and multiple investigations into counterfeit and forged currency incidents at Nassau Street businesses remain ongoing.
   

2. Princeton Asks DEP To Deny Air Permit For South Brunswick Data Center (patch.com) — Princeton's mayor and council are urging New Jersey environmental officials to deny an air permit for a proposed South Brunswick data center, warning its diesel generators could worsen air quality in Princeton neighborhoods and elementary schools. Local leaders and environmental advocates are pushing for cleaner backup power options, arguing the project is misclassified as a "minor" pollution source and could strain regional infrastructure.
   

3. 8 Picture-Perfect Main Streets In New Jersey (worldatlas.com) — Princeton's walkable downtown is spotlighted for its cultural punch, from the newly rebuilt Princeton University Art Museum with free admission to exhibitions at Morven Museum and performances at McCarter Theatre. Local readers are reminded that Nassau and Witherspoon streets offer an easy afternoon of art, history, and small-batch treats like Bent Spoon ice cream right in their backyard.
   

4. Lewis Center for the Arts' Program in Theater & Music Theater presents "Quite Contrary" (newjerseystage.com) — Princeton residents can catch Quite Contrary, a student-written gothic fantasy about Mary Shelley, at the Wallace Theater on the Princeton University campus October 9–11, with free tickets and accessible performances including open captioning and ASL interpretation. The piece is part of the Lewis Center's robust calendar of public arts events, which also includes an October 29 concert at McCarter Theatre.
   

5. No. 9 Men's Water Polo Sweeps Saturday Slate (goprincetontigers.com) — Princeton fans just saw the men's water polo team dominate at DeNunzio Pool, with decisive wins over Harvard and MIT in their first home action back in town. Local supporters can catch the Tigers again Sunday at noon when they face No. 19 Brown to close out the weekend slate.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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