TOP LOCAL News
By DANIEL ISRAEL
October 7, 2024
JERSEY CITY, NJ- Hudson West Fest, an Americana and Folk Music Festival in Downtown Jersey City, saw another successful iteration of the yearly event recently.A lineup of eight musical acts performed throughout the day on Saturday, September 28, including: Jenni Muldaur and Teddy Thompson, with ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - Jerrell's Betr Brgr, a Vegan burger joint on Washington Street is closing its doors after a year. Signage posted outside says that it will be moving to Downtown Jersey City and their Wednesday post on social media echoed the signage, saying: “Goodbye Hoboken. You have been so good to ...
NEW JERSEY - Common shoulder injuries can disrupt everyday activities, often causing pain and limiting mobility. Amish A. Naik, MD, PhD, an orthopedic surgeon with RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group who specializes in the treatment of the hand and upper extremities, emphasizes the importance of early ...
Welcome spring and create continuous color for several months with a collection of spring-flowering bulbs. After planting in the fall, you’ll enjoy an array of flower colors that combine nicely with other spring-flowering trees, shrubs, and flowers.Start the season with early blooming snowdrops.
JERSEY CITY, NJ- The inaugural New York Road Runners (NYRR) Jersey City 5K is happening Saturday, October 6. The “fast and flat race” will take thousands of participating runners through the vibrant streets of downtown. While NYRR has held 5Ks in Jersey City before, this is inaugural in the sense ...
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ — Hudson County Executive Craig Guy proudly inducted 17 accomplished athletes into the Hudson County Sports Hall of Fame during the 26th Annual Hudson County Sports Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction Ceremony, including the Hurley Family Foundation for the organization’s ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- Open Play on Jersey City Fields will continue throughout Fall 2024, having already begun on Sunday, October 1 and running until Sunday, November 24.In Ward A, the program takes place at Country Village Little League Field on Saturdays and Sundays from 2 to 4 p.m.Over in Ward B, ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- The Jersey City Art and Studio Tour (JCAST) Kick-Off Event was held at the Newport Centre Mall on Tuesday.There were three free exhibits with a wide variety of artists and mediums on display. Artist studio and gallery tours begin on Friday, October 4 and run until October 6.This ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- A Blindness Awareness Month Flag Raising Ceremony was held in Jersey City in the Council Chambers at City Hall at 280 Grove Street on Wednesday, in conjunction with Saint Joseph’s School for the Blind.The program began with the Pledge of Allegiance followed by brief remarks from ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ Jersey City’s BelovED Community Charter School has been awarded a $1.28 million grant from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s Electric School Bus Grant Program enabling the school to purchase four electric school buses and two fast charging stations. “We are ...
TRENTON, NJ — Rifle your pockets, rummage your laundry heap, and dig into your couch cushions.You just might be the $1.13 billion ‘Mega Millions’ jackpot winner that New Jersey Lottery officials hope to find.State lottery officials issued a prepared statement saying this whopping ‘Mega Millions’ ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- Looking for live entertainment and tasty bites in Journal Square each week?Then don’t miss the Homestead Food Truck Hub, featuring weekly food trucks, DJ, and live music.The event takes place every Thursday from 5 to 9 p.m. at CMPND, an apartment and coworking space at Homestead ...
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - The Hudson County Board of Commissioners voted to accept $706,590 from the New Jersey Law and Public Safety Division of Criminal Justice Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) and Victim Assistance Grant Program.The Prosecutor’s Office Crime Victim/Witness Advocacy Program provides a broad ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Students, teachers, local officials, and parents were feeling blue at Soaring Heights Charter School in Jersey City on Monday.In this case, from the blue pompoms students waved to the background colors of the street posters hung by the city, the blue feeling was one of celebration ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Educators and students will join with local officials and others on Monday to celebrate Soaring Heights Charter School's recent designation as a 2024 Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education, one of the highest national honors in public education. The K-8 public ...
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JERSEY CITY, NJ – Despite intermittent rain, a large crowd gathered to celebrate the opening of the new Communipaw Library Branch last week, with attendees traveling from across Hudson County and beyond. The library, located at 295 Johnston Avenue, was hailed by officials as a cutting-edge facility ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ – Beginning at 9 a.m. Monday, September 30 until 8 a.m. Saturday, October 5, the right lane on Route 1&9 Truck southbound will be closed from the Communipaw Avenue Intersection to the Hackensack River Bridge to replace the sidewalk, curbs, and guiderail, officials have ...
WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden signed an executive order Thursday at The White House that targets gun violence, creates government task forces focused on increasing threats of gun violence, and improves active shooter drills in schools.For Nancy Kislin, a licensed clinical social worker, ...
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - Hudson County Executive Craig Guy hosted a successful 3rd Annual Strides for Safety 5K Against Gun Violence in Lincoln Park last week.Billed as an opportunity for the Hudson County community to run or walk and raise awareness to end gun violence in the county and country, this ...
TRENTON, NJ - Moving companies from Bayonne, Jersey City and Hoboken were among the 23 unlicensed movers issued Notices of Violation (“NOVs”) and assessed civil penalties totaling $125,000, as a result of Operation Safe Move, a State-led undercover operation targeting movers doing business without ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — A Brooklyn woman was arrested for unlawful possession of a firearm following a felony traffic stop on Sunday, Sept. 15, at about 6:04 p.m., Westfield Police Chief Christopher Battiloro announced in a press release Tuesday.In the press release, Battiloro said that the Westfield ...
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - The Hudson County Regional Arson Task Force and the Jersey City Fire Department are investigating a fire that critically injured a female on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, law enforcement officials have announced.According to Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez, the Jersey ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- More than ten thousand attendees packed the Newark Avenue Pedestrian Plaza and surrounding streets for Jersey City’s All About Downtown Street Fair on Saturday, September 21.Hosted by the Historic Downtown Special Improvement District, TAPinto Jersey City was one of the many local ...
More and more gardeners are adding native plants to their landscapes. These plants provide more than beautiful flowers for us to enjoy. They also support pollinators and other beneficial insects, and provide food and shelter for songbirds, toads, and other wildlife.In addition, these plants help ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- Jersey City’s Division of Animal Care and Control and the Partnership for a Healthier JC, Under the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), are creating critical partnerships with active cat colony caregivers. The goal is to provide the humane treatment of community cats and ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Developer Halpern Real Estate (HREV) is thrilled to announce Birch House’s 337 upscale rental residences on Jersey City’s West Side is 70% leased. The noteworthy milestone was reached following strong leasing velocity that facilitated over 150 leases signed in the past four months ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- Ward E Councilman James Solomon is running for mayor of Jersey City.He made his largely expected 2025 mayoral campaign official at an event at the Jersey City Theater Center on Thursday, September 19.The 40-year-old Solomon was preceded in his speech with endorsements by: Danielle ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ-Originally slated to open this year, the Centre Pompidou x Jersey City Museum suffered setbacks when the New Jersey Economic Development Authority announced in June it would no longer fund the proposed museum over concerns surrounding it’s financial viability due to an alleged ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – Chicken quesadillas that went unclaimed in the cafeteria, tuna wraps left over from corporate luncheons and tons of other nutritious, perfectly fine food that would have otherwise gone to waste will soon help feed those facing food insecurity.An ambitious, innovative plan to ...