TOP LOCAL News
By TAPINTO JERSEY CITY STAFF
May 21, 2026
JERSEY CITY, NJ - The Museum of Jersey City History is getting into the birthday spirit by hosting The Enduring Promise: The Declaration of Independence at 250, an immersive, interactive exhibition that celebrates the nation’s founding words.The exhibition, which will run through December 31, 2026, ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Two Jersey City men were found shot to death inside an Old Bergen Road residence in the early hours of Monday, according to the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office.A statement said that members of the Jersey City Police Department were notified of shots fired in the area of 109-111 ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Panepinto Properties announced on Monday that MENSHO, the world-renowned ramen “Farm to Bowl” destination recognized by the Michelin Guide for nearly a decade, is set to make its highly anticipated East Coast debut at 505 Summit in Jersey City’s Journal Square neighborhood. The ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - What would happen if you joined a not-so-normal Parents Teachers Association at your child’s school and had to navigate the world of magical aristocracy?Jersey City resident and New York Times bestselling author Caitlin Rozakis created this wonderfully wacky world - and she’s ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — Jersey City police used “investigative intelligence” in the arrest of a 21-year-old Bayonne man in connection with a shooting incident earlier this month on Pavonia Avenue, Jersey City Police Chief Robert Kearns said in a statement.According to the statement, Jamien Sojos was ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — Two Jersey City police officers made arrests in separate violent crime investigations during a single shift Thursday, including one tied to a homicide case out of Syracuse, New York, and another connected to a local shooting that injured two people, city officials ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - A 23-year-old Jersey City man was arrested on Thursday and charged in connection with a hit-and-run collision in Jersey City that injured a pedestrian on Saturday, May 9.According to the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office, Jayden Medina is charged with Endangering an Injured ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Downtown Jersey City tenants in several communities will see their pet-related fees waived when they adopt from the Jersey City Animal Shelter thanks to an initiative spearheaded by Councilwoman Eleana Little.Little, with the support of Mayor James Solomon, made the announcement ...
TRENTON, NJ — Efforts to block tenants from joining together to sue landlords would be banned under legislation proposed by Assemblywoman Katie Brennan (D-Hudson) and advanced by the Assembly Housing Committee this week. The No Class Action Waivers in Leases Act (A3997) bans landlords from sneaking ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ –SciTech Scity’s Healthcare Innovation Engine and RWJBarnabas Health celebrated the launch of a new maternal health pilot with a special kick-off information session at Jersey City Medical Center on April 21st. Labor and delivery staff, along with leaders from both organizations, ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — This summer, Jersey City’s new youth employment initiative, JC Next, will give Jersey City residents between the ages of 15 and 24 not only a chance to earn money but also to explore career paths and gain professional experience. The program will kick off with approximately 700 ...
Add color and seasonal interest throughout the landscape with container gardens. Set them in garden beds to add vertical interest, place pots of edible plants on a patio, deck or balcony for convenient picking and include pollinator-friendly plants in containers to attract and support ...
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ — Elected officials, first responders, and community leaders from Hudson County and beyond came together Tuesday to honor the late Congressman Bill Pascrell’s dedication to public service and advocacy for police, firefighters, and emergency services with a lasting tribute.Hudson ...
TRENTON, NJ – Legislation by Senator Linda Greenstein (D-Mercer/Middlesex) to protect rideshare users by requiring potential drivers to disclose any past sexual misconduct investigations when applying to work for such a company was recently passed by the Senate Transportation Committee. The measure ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ -Assemblyman Jerry Walker (D-Hudson) will officially open his new district office in Jersey City with a public grand opening event on Saturday, May 16.The event is scheduled for 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at 39 Kearny Ave., Annex 4, in Jersey City. Residents will have an opportunity to meet ...
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - The U.S. Marshals Service is seeking the public’s help locating Luis Marin, who is wanted in connection with a homicide investigation dating back to March 23, 2026. According to a wanted flyer issued by the U.S. Marshals Service, Marin is wanted by the Hudson County Prosecutor’s ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — The Jersey City Municipal Council has authorized the Planning Board to study several parcels near Newark and Baldwin avenues for possible redevelopment designation with the power of eminent domain.Approved during the council’s May 6 meeting, the resolution directs the Planning ...
TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey Department of Health is monitoring two New Jersey residents following potential exposure to hantavirus connected to a passenger from the cruise ship MV Hondius, state officials announced.According to the department, the possible exposure did not occur aboard the cruise ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - A hit-and-run collision that left a pedestrian injured on a Jersey City street on Saturday is under investigation. According to the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office, the incident happened shortly before 8 a.m. in the area of John F. Kennedy Boulevard and Duncan Avenue. Once ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ – Jersey City officials are encouraging local teens to apply for the city’s Summer Works program, an initiative designed to provide hands-on work experience and career exposure for young residents.Open to applicants ages 15 to 24, Jersey City Summer Works connects participants with ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — The Jersey City Municipal Council approved several major leadership appointments during its May 6 meeting, confirming Ruby Choi as Business Administrator, Linda Ivory-Green as Director of Health and Human Services, James Leavy as Director of Public Works and Peter Vincent as ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — The Brunswick School connected with dozens of local families at the Summer Camp & Daycare Fair hosted by JCFamilies at City Hall Plaza, showcasing its innovative STEAM-based summer camp and early education programs.Held on a spring morning in the heart of downtown Jersey City, ...
HOBOKEN, NJ — The Hoboken Shelter is participating in Hudson Gives 2026, the countywide online fundraising initiative supporting nonprofits across Hudson County.The annual 24-hour giving campaign officially takes place Thursday, May 14, though donations are being accepted now through May 21 at 6 ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — What started as a simple summer project making custom cards and envelopes has grown into a community-driven mission led by a 10-year-old Piscataway student determined to prove that children can make a meaningful difference.Fifth-grader Joey Salles, a student at Arbor Intermediate ...
TRENTON, NJ – Third party reservation services will now have to have a written agreement with restaurants they promote under a new law signed by Governor Mikie Sherrill.The legislation, spearheaded by Assemblyman William Sampson and Assemblywoman Katie Brennan is intended to prevent outside ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — Rev. Paul P. Martin, Esq. has been reappointed to serve another year as pastor of Jersey City’s Mount Pisgah African Methodist Episcopal Church, an announcement said. Martin’s reappointment, the announcement continued, marks a continued season of leadership for Mt. Pisgah as the ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - As elected officials, community members, and other stakeholders continue to fight to preserve quality healthcare delivery in The Heights, Jersey City Medical Center is touting their recent top ranking in a nationwide survey of patient safety.Earlier this week the Leapfrog Group, a ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Jersey City is mourning the sudden and unexpected death of Police Officer Johnny Mack.Mack was a 21-year veteran of the Jersey City Police Department who spent much of his career on midnight patrol in the East District, also serving in the North and most recently in the South, a ...
TRENTON, NJ — Widespread networks of automated license plate surveillance cameras that create hoards of data used to track motorists are under increasing scrutiny by lawmakers and privacy advocates in the wake of their recent use in ICE arrests.Lawmakers in New Jersey and 34 other states have ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Given Jersey City’s size and population density, Mayor James Solomon told TAPinto Jersey City, the fight against litter is a daily one. It is with this in mind that he expressed his gratitude to New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill and Acting Commissioner of the Department of ...