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Also, don't miss Yoga for Beginners on the Princeton Patch calendar

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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:

  • Recent Princeton police cases highlight scams, vandalism, and a recovered stolen SUV
  • How Princeton students marked the first day of fall classes

Also on today's calendar: Yoga for Beginners and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the chicken go to the gym? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 84 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 81, low: 62.
  • Sunday: Pleasant with periods of sun, with a high of 78 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Burglary, Theft Of Identity, Bias Incident, Motor Vehicle Theft: Princeton Police Blotter (patch.com) — Princeton residents are being alerted to several recent police incidents, including a Bunn Drive break-in where a suspect allegedly tried to disarm an officer, a racial bias graffiti case at Westminster Choir College, and a stolen Jeep later recovered. The blotter also details a costly jury-duty phone scam targeting a local man and vandalism at a Walnut Lane school, with several investigations still ongoing.
   

• First day of Fall 2026 classes marked by student excitement (dailyprincetonian.com) — Students kicked off the fall semester with Princeton's FDOC celebration on McCosh Walk, lining up early for photos, food, and a fresh start to classes. Locals may notice the campus buzzing as undergraduates dive into specialized courses, language study, and writing seminars, while returning students reflect on making the most of their remaining years in Princeton.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Lawrence

  • West Windsor Township, NJ: Doofus on Route 1 Busted Almost Immediately by Convenient Cop For Riding The Shoulder (tiremeetsroad.com)

Lawrenceville

  • WJFL Week One: Hopewell Valley, Trenton renew rivalry after two-year hiatus (trentonian.com)

Hopewell

  • Unranked N.J. soccer team battles to draw with America's No. 1 HS program after 100-minute thriller (nj.com)

Ok Princeton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: He was working on his pecks (pecs). (Thank you W F C. for sending it in!)
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