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Three Arrested After Illegally Selling Cannabis From Hoboken Storefront

March 30, 2023

HOBOKEN, NJ - The Hoboken Police Department has announced the arrest of two adults and a juvenile in connection with a narcotics investigation into the ongoing and illegal sales of controlled substances out of a Hoboken storefront. The Hoboken Police Department Street Crimes Unit began the investigation into Hoboken Exotics, located at 521 Washington Street, in ...

Local Robotics Team Launches GoFundMe for Mid-Atlantic District Championships

JERSEY CITY, NJ - Questionable Engineering, a community-based team participating in the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC), has launched a GoFundMe page to raise funds for the upcoming Mid-Atlantic District Championships. Consisting of high school students from across Hudson County, the team is seeking support from the local community to help fund their participation in the prestigious event ...

The Hoboken Police Department Wants You, to Apply

HOBOKEN, NJ - The deadline to apply for the next state police exam, which is the first step toward becoming a Hoboken Police Officer, is this Friday, March 31.  

Applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 35 years old, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and have never been convicted of a felony. Interested and qualified applicants can apply ...

Hoboken 2023 Baseball Preview

HOBOKEN, NJ -- The Hoboken baseball team will open its season on Monday, April 3 at North Arlington.

The Redwings will be under the direction of first-year head coach Chipper Benway, who takes over from Chris Williams. Benway spent 13 as the coach at Union City.

Hoboken won the HCIAL National Division title last season, and Benway is staking his hopes on the pitching to hold things together ...

Frozen Fruit Sold at NJ Trader Joe's Recalled for Hepatitis A Exposure

March 18, 2023

WASHINGTON D.C. -- The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) announced on Friday an investigation into an outbreak of Hepatitis A found in frozen strawberries and fruit blends.

These frozen berries are sold in New Jersey in bags of Organic Tropical Fruit Blends at Trader Joe's stores as well as other retailers around the country.

The FDA and CDC ...

Hoboken Mutzfest Will Return in 2023 After Uncertainty Over Future

HOBOKEN, NJ - It was unclear if the 2022 Hoboken Mutzfest, a local celebration dedicated to mozzarella cheese, was going to be the last iteration of the event. However, after celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2022 with over 650 guests enjoying fresh "mutz," and the event raising $30,000 for the Hoboken Family Alliance, Mutzfest will in fact return to the ...

Movin' Out: Tom Fruin's 'Home in Hoboken' Brought Public Art to Mile Square City

March 20, 2023

HOBOKEN, NJ - Perhaps reflective of the somewhat transient nature of the city they have been displayed in since December, the four sculptures by renowned artist Tom Fruin, collectively known as “Home in Hoboken,” are moving out.

While only short term tenants, the works that have become popular photo subjects and topics of many conversations, and included the Hi-5 House at Sinatra ...

Some Fun Info. You May Not Know about St. Patrick's Day

NEW JERSEY -- They say that everyone is a little bit Irish on St. Patrick's Day. But, do you know a little or a lot about the holiday that has almost everyone wearing a wee-bit of green and a big smile. 

St. Patrick's Day commemorates the death of the foremost patron saint of Ireland -- St.Patrick - and dates back to the 17th Century marking the arrival of Christianity to ...

Bhalla Shares Vision for Improving Hoboken in 2023 State of the City

March 22, 2023

HOBOKEN, NJ - In his 2023 State of the City address, Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla shared his plans for the Mile Square City in the coming months, including residential and open space redevelopment and resiliency. Bhalla also focused on the infrastructure and quality of life improvements the city is planning.

“Developing responsibly must also go hand in hand with infrastructure ...

Bhalla Announces State of the City Address for March 20

HOBKOEN, NJ - Mayor Ravi Bhalla has invited Hoboken community members to his fourth State of the City address scheduled to air on Monday, March 20, at 8 p.m.  

The virtual address to the public will be broadcasted on Hoboken’s Facebook and YouTube pages, and will discuss various projects ...

Local Robotics Team Launches GoFundMe for Mid-Atlantic District Championships

March 30, 2023

JERSEY CITY, NJ - Questionable Engineering, a community-based team participating in the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC), has launched a GoFundMe page to raise funds for the upcoming Mid-Atlantic District Championships. Consisting of high school students from across Hudson County, the team is seeking support from the local community to help fund their participation in the prestigious event ...

The Hoboken Police Department Wants You, to Apply

March 30, 2023

HOBOKEN, NJ - The deadline to apply for the next state police exam, which is the first step toward becoming a Hoboken Police Officer, is this Friday, March 31.  

Applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 35 years old, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and have never been convicted of a felony. Interested and qualified applicants can apply ...

Hoboken Mourns Loss of Retired Fire Chief Richard Tremitiedi

HOBOKEN, NJ - Retired Hoboken Fire Department Chief Richard Tremitiedi has passed away at the age of 84 on March 23, the family has announced. Tremitiedi served as the Fire Chief of the Mile Square City from 1990 to 1995.

“We are deeply saddened to announce our Dad, Fire Chief Richard Tremitiedi went to be home with the Lord on Thursday evening 3/23,” Mary Tremitiedi ...

Hoboken Police Warn of Recent Scams

HOBOKEN, NJ - The Hoboken Police Department is alerting the public to two rising crime trends in the area. 

One involves individuals asking for charitable donations in an attempt to access a victim’s bank account information. The second involves individuals asking victims to deposit a fake check in order to steal cash.  

Hoboken Police are currently investigating ...

Historic Court Street Set to Get Makeover

March 16, 2023

HOBOKEN, NJ - Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla has announced that the city is advancing another infrastructure project, this time for Court Street. The historic street dates back to the late 19th Century and serves multiple purposes, including primary access for residences, commercial access for businesses on Washington Street, and access to off-street parking and loading.

The seven block ...

Dried Flower Shop Closes Physical Storefront on Washington Street

March 21, 2023

HOBOKEN, NJ - La Tiendita de Mela Fleurs, a dried flower business, has closed its Hoboken storefront, according to an Instagram post by the establishment owned by Melissa Diaz. 

The dried flower business was located at 320 Washington Street.

A Hoboken local, Diaz started the business arranging dried flower bouquets and arrangements amid the pandemic, leaving her corporate job at Vox ...

Bond Vet Now Open In Hoboken

HOBOKEN, NJ - A new veterinary clinic has opened in the Mile Square City. Bond Vet began taking patients at 1425 Washington Street on March 13. 

To celebrate their grand opening of the Hoboken location, Bond Vet held a kick-off party and an Open House Party with adoptable puppies from Waldo’s Rescue, pet portraits, a raffle, and more.

Bond Vet was established in ...

Brooke + Bel Reopens After Electrical Fire In Basement

HOBOKEN, NJ- A Hoboken clothing and accessory store that suffered fire damage in late 2022 has reopened. Brooke + Bel at the corner of 4th Street and Washington Street was hit by an electrical fire in its basement in December, and although there were no injuries, the store had to close temporarily as a result.

For three months, Brooke + Bel was shuttered after the entire basement was ...

Hoboken to Celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility

March 29, 2023

HOBOKEN, NJ - A flag-raising ceremony in honor of Transgender Day of Visibility will be held in front of Hoboken City Hall on Thursday, March 30.

The celebration will begin at 9:30 a.m. and all community members are invited to attend. 

Two Chances for Hoboken Residents to be Heard Today!

HOBOKEN, NJ - Hoboken residents are being reminded about two important opportunities to share their opinions later today.

From 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. the community is invited a “public listening session” about potential upgrades to the historic Church Square Park’s amenities. This will be an "open house" style event where park goers can stop by at any time to ...

Importance of Social Work to be Topic of Discussion at Hoboken Public Library

HOBOKEN, NJ - Hoboken City Council President Emily Jabbour, a social worker by profession, will moderate a panel discussion hosted by The Hoboken Public Library on the importance of social work. Following the discussion, scheduled for Thursday, March 30, will begin at 6:30 p.m. and also give attendees the opportunity to speak with the panelists individually to address any specific ...

Hoboken 2023 Baseball Preview

March 30, 2023

HOBOKEN, NJ -- The Hoboken baseball team will open its season on Monday, April 3 at North Arlington.

The Redwings will be under the direction of first-year head coach Chipper Benway, who takes over from Chris Williams. Benway spent 13 as the coach at Union City.

Hoboken won the HCIAL National Division title last season, and Benway is staking his hopes on the pitching to hold things together ...

Hoboken 2023 Girls Lacrosse Preview

HOBOKEN, NJ -- After playing an abbreviated 10-game schedule last spring, the Hoboken girls lacrosse program this year will be publicly classified in a league through the NJSIAA for the first time.

First-year head coach Cassidy Hall said, "I am extremely excited to watch this team grow together throughout the spring season."

A young contingent of players will be leading the ...

Three Arrested After Illegally Selling Cannabis From Hoboken Storefront

March 30, 2023

HOBOKEN, NJ - The Hoboken Police Department has announced the arrest of two adults and a juvenile in connection with a narcotics investigation into the ongoing and illegal sales of controlled substances out of a Hoboken storefront. The Hoboken Police Department Street Crimes Unit began the investigation into Hoboken Exotics, located at 521 Washington Street, in ...

Joint Investigation Leads to Recovery of 100 Stolen Guns

TRENTON, NJ – A joint investigation by state, local, and federal law enforcement officials led to the discovery off 100 stolen guns and 200 large ammunition magazines in Hudson County, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced Saturday.

In a statement, Platkin described that the recovery of the new 9 mm semi-automatic handguns is one of the largest weapons seizures in ...

Joint Investigation Leads to Recovery of 23 Stolen Vehicles

HUDSON COUNTY, NJ – A collaboration between the Hudson County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), as well as U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at the Port of New York/Newark, has led to the recovery of a total of 23 stolen vehicles, Sheriff Frank Schillari announced Friday. 

The stolen vehilces, he said in a statement, had an ...

Hoboken-Based FieldsGrade Teams With The Slokker Group for Latest New Jersey Luxury Rental

March 21, 2023

HOBOKEN, NJ - Hoboken-based FieldsGrade has teamed with development partner The Slokker Group to officially launch leasing for the second upscale rental building at The Mint, delivering 109 new luxury apartments and thoughtful amenities to Downtown Rahway’s burgeoning arts, dining, shopping and nightlife scene.

The new six-story building features a collection of studios, one- and ...

Six Hudson County Community College Students Named Semifinalists for 2023 Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship

JERSEY CITY, NJ - Hudson County Community College (HCCC: has announced that six outstanding HCCC students were selected as semifinalists by the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation for the prestigious and highly competitive Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship. 

The HCCC semifinalists are Raida Al Hattab, Computer Science major from Secaucus; Sally Elwir, Criminal Justice ...

Rowan Today

RIPPAC gala honors leaders, raises $100K for scholarships, programming

Political and civic leaders joined together for the first-ever gala fundraiser presented by the Rowan Institute for Public Policy & Citizenship (RIPPAC). And while the event paid tribute to four distinguished leaders in politics and industry, the biggest winners were Rowan University students.

Altogether, the gala raised more than $100,000 for intern scholarships and civic ...

6 Tips to Help You Clear Your Mind

In this day and age, we’re often overwhelmed with things to keep track of, not to mention the myriad of emotions we navigate daily. Clearing your mind can improve your mental wellness in several ways. When you need to focus on a specific task, being able to clear your thoughts and devote full attention to one thing will make the work go faster and expend less energy—you’ll feel ...

How to Start Working Out: A Guide for Fitness Beginners

So you’re ready to start working out. Congrats! You’ve officially taken the first step to creating a happier and healthier life for yourself. If you’re wondering where to go from here, we’ve listed five of the most frequently asked fitness questions (and their answers) to help you get started.

Do I Need to Work Out Every Day?

If your goal is to lose weight and get ...

$60K Grant to Help Reduce Crashes in Hudson County

March 22, 2023

HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - Hudson County officials have announced the receipt of a $60,000 grant from the Federal Highway Grant for Pedestrian Safety program. The funding will be used to provide an analysis of crashes, identifying four key contributing circumstances that warrant intervention: impaired driving, seat belt use, driver distraction, drugs and speeding.

Grant funding will be utilized ...

Hudson County Receives $1.44 Million for Senior Citizen Health Services

HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - Hudson County officials have announced the receipt of $1.44 million in grant funds to provide various programs and services to seniors in Hudson County.

The award from the New Jersey Division of Aging Services Fund will help to provide services that include medical care, essential support services and social services programs for senior citizens in Hudson ...

Check your Bank Account: NJ ANCHOR Property Tax Relief Rebate Payments are Arriving

March 28, 2023

NEW JERSEY – Governor Phil Murphy and Treasurer Elizabeth Maher Muoio have announced that the first batch of ANCHOR Property Tax Relief rebate payments are on their way to New Jerseyans, who elected their rebate via direct deposit. The statement says paper checks will follow direct deposits during the first week of April.

“At a time when families are facing increasing pressure ...

Sen. Ron Rice, Newark public servant and leading Black statewide voice, dies 

NEWARK, NJ - Former state Sen. Ron L. Rice, a leading voice in the Black community and a force in Newark and state politics, has died. He was 77 years old. 

"The things that politics lacks right now nationally and in New Jersey is a standard. There's not many of us that could meet his standard, and that's what made him special," said his son, former Newark West Ward ...

President James W. Crawford, III affiliates with Excelencia in Education’s Presidents for Latino Student Success Network

RUTHERFORD, NJ - Excelencia in Education, the nation’s premier authority in efforts accelerating Latino student success in higher education, has announced that James W. Crawford, III, President of Felician University, has joined the Presidents for Latino Student Success network.

This important national network comprises college and university presidents who commit to ...

Associate Dean Onya Brown, Esq. Appointed Head of Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) Council

RUTHERFORD, NJ - Onya Brown Esq., Associate Dean of Equity & Compliance and the Title IX Coordinator, is embracing accessibility in her new role as head of Felician University’s Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) Council. Founded in 2023, the JEDI Council at Felician was commissioned by President Crawford, and is rooted in the university’s Felician Franciscan ...

Promoting the Extraordinary STEM Initiative with Union College and Congressman Pascrell

RUTHERFORD, NJ - On Tuesday, March 21, Felician University proudly hosted the Fostering Inclusive Excellence for STEM Achievement (FIESTA) agreement signing and ribbon cutting for the newly renovated STEM Center and science labs in Kirby Hall on the Lodi campus.

The U.S. Department of Education awarded Felician University a $4.46 million FIESTA Grant in September 2021 that fosters student ...

New Independent Chapter of National Nursing Honors Society Added

RUTHERFORD, NJ - Felician University is proud to announce Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honors Society has approved the charter for Alpha Beta Chi, an independent chapter of this prestigious organization on campus. 

This new nursing honor society chapter gives Felician University School of Nursing students greater opportunity for global education, professional networking, and ...

Felician University Hosts “Know Ur Rights” Law Enforcement Event

RUTHERFORD, NJ - The Felician University Black Student Union hosted a critical roundtable discussion titled, “Know Ur Rights,” as part of Black History Month. This important event allowed students to engage in an open discussion with a panel of law enforcement officials about rights and safety. Panelists included Chief John Russo of the Rutherford Police Department along with ...

Dane Cook, The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience, Anthony Rodia, Time Barrier Express Coming to the bergenPAC

March 30, 2023

Englewood, NJ -  bergenPAC announces four new shows going on sale this week: UMX - The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience Starring Joby Rogerson on Thursday, June 22, 2023 at 8 p.m.; Dane Cook on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023 at 8 p.m.; Time Barrier Express: Rockin’ You Back to the ‘50s, ‘60s & ‘70s on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023 at 8 p.m.; Anthony Rodia on Friday, Nov.

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bergenPAC Presents Mandy Patinkin, Trace Adkins, Pop Stars from the 2000s, and Coco with a live orchestra

(Englewood, New Jersey-March 21, 2023) bergenPAC announces four new shows going on sale this week: Mandy Patinkin In Concert: Being Alive on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at 8 p.m.; Trace Adkins on Thursday, June 15, 2023 at 8 p.m.; Pop 2000 featuring O-Town, BBMak, Ryan Cabrera, and LFO, hosted by Chris Kirpatrick of NYSNC, on Friday, July 21, 2023 at 8 p.m.; Coco in Concert on Tour on Wednesday, ...

Hoboken-Based FieldsGrade Teams With The Slokker Group for Latest New Jersey Luxury Rental

HOBOKEN, NJ - Hoboken-based FieldsGrade has teamed with development partner The Slokker Group to officially launch leasing for the second upscale rental building at The Mint, delivering 109 new luxury apartments and thoughtful amenities to Downtown Rahway’s burgeoning arts, dining, shopping and nightlife scene.

The new six-story building features a collection of studios, one- and ...

bergenPAC Presents Boat House Row, a Chris Cornell and Pearl Jam Tribute, and the return of Just Off Broadway

(Englewood, New Jersey-March 14, 2023) bergenPAC announces three new shows going on sale this week: Boat House Row on Friday, May 12, 2023 at 8 p.m.; The LedBetters and Superunknown: Tributes to Chris Cornell and Pearl Jam on Friday, June 9, 2023 at 8 p.m.; Just Off Broadway presents 1460 Days: Back at PAC on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at 2 & 6 p.m. Tickets go on-sale Friday, March 17, ...

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