TOP LOCAL News
By AL SULLIVAN
June 12, 2024
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - Hudson County public schools have until June 24 to apply for grant funding to enhance current curriculum with Hudson County-specific content for students grades K through 8th in sports instruction and education. Charter schools are also eligible to apply. The Sports in ...
NEWARK, NJ – Two Jersey City men have been charged for their involvement in a neighborhood street gang that distributed cocaine and heroin, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced earlier this week.. Anthony Phillips, 31, also known as "Ant" or "Little Ant," and Shannon Tisdale, 32, known as ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- Celebrate the summer with a festival in downtown Jersey City this weekend. The Ward E Summer Festival is set to take place in Marin Green Park at 485 Marin Boulevard on Saturday, June 15 from 12 to 2 p.m. The event is billed as a day of music, food, and fun activities for the ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ-A New York Giants NFL football player game back to the community over the weekend with a camp for kids. Giants Defensive Lineman Kayvon Thibodeaux and his Jream Foundation, in partnership with the AMPT (Athletes Making Progress Together) Group, and Together Towards Tomorrow ...
Suicide rates in the U.S. are on the rise, and it is an issue that faces people of all socio-economic classes, ages, and backgrounds. On May 25, PGA golfer Grayson Murray died by suicide at age 30 after being vocal on social media about this mental health struggles. “Grayson was a remarkable ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Joseph A. Panepinto Sr., Founder of Panepinto Properties, was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 9th Annual Jersey City Summit held on May 29th. The premier industry event brought together city, county, and state municipal leaders, including New Jersey Governor Phil ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- In addition to the first-ever Black Comic-Con and Jersey City’s Own African Cultural Arts Festival, there are many more events taking place in the City to celebrate Juneteenth. Juneteenth celebrates June 19, 1865 when Union troops landed in Texas during the Civil War to enforce the ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Audiences at the 2024 edition of the Jersey City Jazz Festival got a little taste of New Orleans on the final day of the five-day event on Exchange Place. The festival is one of the largest dedicated to jazz in the tri-state area, with performances running from May 29 to June 2 ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - The Jersey City Division of Transportation Planning will host Phase 3 of the Bergen Arches Community Input Series at the Five Corners Library on Thursday. The session, which will also be available virtually by clicking here, will begin at 6:00 p.m. The feasibility study, which ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – The zoning is the problem, Newark Mayor and gubernatorial candidate Ras J. Baraka said at the New Jersey Planning and Redevelopment Conference on Friday. “The zoning laws are what is prohibiting us from developing the way we need to develop,” Baraka, 54, said. “The state is ...
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - Hudson County officials will direct $569,189.18 in funds from the New Jersey Department of Human Services, Division of Mental Health and Addiction, National Opioid Settlement Fund towards mitigating the effects of the opioid epidemic on the residents of Hudson County. The ...
NEW JERSEY - With warmer weather attracting more boaters to the water, the United States Coast Guard's message is clear: drinking while boating is not only dangerous but also a serious crime. During the summer months, the Coast Guard is intensifying its efforts to educate boaters about the dangers ...
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - Hudson County Executive Craig Guy and the Hudson County Board of County Commissioners celebrated Pride Month recently by hosting a flag raising for National Pride Month at the Brennan Courthouse. Harmonica Sunbeam, musician and LGBTQ+ activist, presented a special ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- Le Dîner en Blanc is set to grace Jersey City for its third consecutive year, promising an evening of elegance and community on August 16. This Parisian-inspired urban picnic, known for its all-white dress code, will once again offer locals a chance to dine and drink at a secret ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- Residents interested in adopting a furry friend can do so in Jersey City for just $13 until June 13. The discount is part of a collaborative initiative between k9dergarten at 173 Newark Avenue and HealthierJC to celebrate the business’s 13th birthday. They recently held an ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- There is always a lot to do in Jersey City for Juneteenth, including Jersey City’s Own African Cultural Arts Juneteenth Festival. There will be live entertainment, activities, an information zone, food, fun, a marketplace, and more. The Freedom Day Celebration will take place on ...