Welcome to Episode 70 of the Princeton Podcast, sponsored by the Municipality of Princeton - encouraging civic participation and amplifying the voices that shape our community.

In this episode, mayor Mark Freda sits down with Kevin Wilkes, Founder and Managing Partner at Princeton Design Guild.

Kevin shares his experiences in local governance, including his tenure on the Borough Council from 2008 to 2013. He also discusses his involvement with Princeton Future, a citizen advocacy group focused on town planning and the successful preservation of the public library downtown.

Kevin delves into his architectural work, including the significant renovation of the former post office into Triumph Brewery. He also shares his passion project: the restoration of Paul Robeson's birthplace into a community center.

Finally, Kevin talks about his architectural firm, Princeton Design Guild, its evolution, and its upcoming projects, including a new building for the YWCA.

This episode of The Princeton Podcast is produced by the podcast production team at HG Media.

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Episode 69 - Show Notes

Welcome to Episode 69 of the Princeton Podcast, sponsored by the Municipality of Princeton – encouraging civic participation and amplifying the voices that shape our community.

In episode 69 of the Princeton Podcast, mayor Mark Freda is joined by Deanna Stockton, Princeton’s Deputy Administrator of Infrastructure and Operations, as well as our Municipal Engineer.

Deanna explains her dual role in the municipality. She manages over 75 employees and oversees critical infrastructure. She and Mark discuss the benefits of Princeton’s in-house engineering model. This approach builds deep institutional knowledge. It also ensures staff are available to resolve resident concerns directly, rather than relying on outside consultants.

Deanna also details the town’s “Vision Zero” commitment. This initiative aims to eliminate traffic fatalities. She highlights safety improvements on Witherspoon Street. She also discusses the new pilot bike lanes on Harrison Street.

Finally, Deanna provides updates on "The Muni," the town’s newly expanded bus service. She also shares goals for 2026. These include planning for the Westminster Choir College property and a new Public Works facility.

This episode of The Princeton Podcast is sponsored by the Municipality of Princeton – encouraging civic participation and amplifying the voices that shape our community. Visit Website

In episode 68 of The Princeton Podcast, our podcast host, Princeton Mayor Mark Freda, welcomes New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy for a wide-ranging conversation about the Governor’s path into public service, his years in office, and the work that has defined his administration.

Mark and Governor Murphy explore the Governor’s early motivations to run for office, tracing the story from his first conversations about entering politics in 2013 to his election in 2017. Governor Murphy reflects on what drove him to step forward, how he approached the challenges of leadership, and how he tried to keep his values at the center of every decision.

Their discussion highlights several major accomplishments of the Murphy administration, including economic revitalization, growth in New Jersey’s innovation economy, and navigating the unprecedented challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic. Governor Murphy also touches on his international missions to promote New Jersey and his efforts to build a more inclusive, culturally vibrant state.

As he approaches the end of his term, Governor Murphy shares what remains on his priority list, expresses gratitude for the support he has received from residents across the state, and speaks with optimism about New Jersey’s future under his successor, Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill.

The Princeton Podcast is sponsored by the Municipality of Princeton - encouraging civic participation and amplifying the voices that shape our community.