Princeton Renaissance Project

It’s a crisp Autumn morning and I woke up to the sounds of heavy machinery backing up and hydraulic lifts raising workers to the tops of historic buildings downtown. Ahhh, it’s music to my ears; the sounds of progress! I’m…

Happy New Year! We rang in 2018 in the frigid cold in Dick Copeland Town Square with about 500 brave souls after a night of revelry in warm & toasty venues and in the streets. We watched in awe as…

It is a mighty exciting time in downtown Princeton, ladies and gentlemen. After years of growth and toiling, we are approaching a monumental turning point. Businesses are preparing for launch, buildings are being gutted and completely renovated, the city is…

As we prepare to countdown to 2017, we reflect upon another prosperous year of forward movement, excitement, community spirit and powerful possibility. There is far too much to explore in this short blog, but what follows is a glimpse back…

Late Springtime in Downtown Princeton  

This Springtime has been active in downtown Princeton! A lot has been happening behind the scenes and, as we enter summer, the changes become more visible.  

The Renaissance Theater project is underway! The…

Greetings from snowy downtown Princeton, WV! 

It is a winter wonderland out there, and Mercer Street wears the white stuff so well. Residents have been bundled up walking around enjoying the beautiful atmosphere; some have created art in…

Autumn Greetings to you from Princeton Renaissance Project! 

The momentum and excitement continues to build here on Mercer Street! Multiple building renovation projects are underway, new endeavors are brewing, and ground work continues to be laid for this…

Summer greetings from Princeton Renaissance Project!

It’s hot and humid on the street and there is a lot of activity going on- some that is visible and a lot that is brewing behind the scenes. 

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As flowers bloom, the neighborhood is bustling with new energy.  With the addition of Gary Bowling’s House of Art’s energy into the mix of an already vibrant scene, you can feel the community…