TOP LOCAL News
By ERIN RICE
March 11, 2026
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Local officials and leaders, library staff, and residents came together recently for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the completion of updates to the West Bergen Branch of the Jersey City Free Public Library (JCFPL). The event showcased the refreshed space, designed to position ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - A medical technology company with offices in Jersey City has received a $1 million investment through the New Jersey Innovation Evergreen Fund, a state initiative designed to support high-growth startups.Synchrony Medical, a respiratory therapy company founded in 2020, was among ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Mikie Sherrill laid out a record $60.7 billion budget on Tuesday that would provide modest increases in a few key areas balanced by more than $2 billion in cuts to other programs, including property tax relief.“Today, I’m submitting to this legislature the most fiscally ...
TRENTON, NJ - New Jersey law enforcement agencies will participate in the next “Goal: Zero High‑Visibility Enforcement” detail Tuesday, March 10. This month’s enforcement will focus on impaired and distracted driving, with agencies across the state conducting coordinated operations during this ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — The Historic Downtown Special Improvement District (HDSID) will host its Women Business Owners Luncheon on March 20, recognizing several women for their contributions to Jersey City’s business and cultural community.The event will take place from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Porta, 135 ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - The series of open community town halls across all six wards of Jersey City will continue this week.On Tuesday, March 10, Solomon and Administration officials will speak with Ward B residents at the Jersey City Free Public Library: Miller Branch, located at 489 Bergen Avenue. The ...
PATERSON, NJ - You may have lost an hour of sleep, but today will be brighter for an hour longer than yesterday.Daylight Savings Time began at 2 a.m. on Sunday.If you haven’t already, remember to "spring forward” by setting your clocks forward one hour before you start your day.Changing our clocks ...
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ — Hudson County Executive Craig Guy is inviting nonprofit leaders across the county to participate in a workshop designed to help organizations build stronger and more sustainable financial foundations.The session, titled “Revenue Generation, Resource Development & Securing ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — What began in a Jersey City bedroom nearly a decade ago has now earned formal recognition from the New Jersey Legislature.Rishi Vamdatt, 16, recently received a Joint Legislative Resolution from the New Jersey State Senate and General Assembly honoring his work through Easy Peasy ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ -Two Jersey City residents have been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run that injured multiple juveniles last October, Hudson County Prosecutor Wayne Mello announced.According to a statement, the Hudson County Regional Collision Investigation Unit identified Tamara Tyre, 32, ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — A five-year-old girl was safely rescued and a Newark man was arrested Sunday following a violent domestic incident that led to a three-hour barricade on Claremont Avenue, authorities said.Jersey City police responded to a report of a domestic disturbance on March 1 and found a ...
For most of his life, 82-year-old Michael Thorz had been extremely active. An avid skier, hiker and lifelong fitness enthusiast, you could always find him outdoors—from the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina to long days on the racquetball court. But over time, subtle leg pain grew more ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Dozens of Jersey City high school and college students joined organizers and elected officials on Sunday in an effort to make their voices heard in protest against the actions of federal ICE officers who they say are terrorizing neighborhoods and creating a reign of terror in ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Kushner Real Estate Group (KRE) will, in coordination with the Solomon Administration, add affordable housing for Jersey City residents at 808 Pavonia Avenue and explore ways to provide community space at the space originally designated for the Pompidou Museum, Mayor James Solomon ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — Dozens of parents and young children packed a recent Jersey City Council meeting to voice concerns about overcrowding at Public School No. 16 and a district plan to relocate kindergarten students to the Danforth Avenue Early Childhood Center beginning in the 2026-27 school ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ – The Jersey City Municipal Council has approved the first step in a plan to make part of Franklin Street one-way and add a protected bike lane.The ordinance, introduced Feb. 25, would make Franklin Street one-way westbound between Palisade Avenue and Central Avenue. City officials ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Mikie Sherrill has called out of retirement former New State Police Lt. Col. Jeanne Hengemuhle to become that law enforcement agency’s new superintendent, in charge of 3,400 troopers and its investigative bureaus.Hengemuhle, 55, retired from the NJ State Police in 2024 after an ...
TRENTON - The New Jersey Clean Communities Council (NJCCC) is once again partnering with the state Department of Environmental Protection to coordinate a youth video contest, with the theme to “Reduce Single Use.” The contest is designed to inspire the next generation to share the importance of ...
Add a bit of greenery to your home’s décor with a few new plants. Match the plants to your style and the growing conditions in each room to create the desired results.Consider the time you have and want to invest in caring for plants when selecting and placing them throughout your home. If you ...
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ — Hudson County Executive Craig Guy delivered his third State of the County Address recently, highlighting what he said are two years of accomplishments that have improved the lives of residents across the county. Over this period, a statement released after the speech said, his ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — The Jersey City Council has advanced an ordinance that would allow the city to use a small portion of payroll tax revenue to cover administrative costs and provide tax relief to certain employers, drawing both concerns and support from residents and education officials.The ...
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - Hudson County Sheriff Jimmy Davis spent time recognizing the work of crossing guards last week, greeting many of them on the street corners where they work every day. “They are out there taking care of our kids,” Davis told TAPinto reflecting on the high regard he always held ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Jersey City Public Schools officials respect student’s First Amendment rights, Superintendent Dr. Norma Fernandez told TAPinto Jersey City, but their primary responsibility is to assure the safety, security and academic programs for all who attend.It’s with this in mind, she ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Registration for Pre-K classes for the 2026-2027 academic year in Jersey City’s public schools and contracted child care centers begins on March 1.Parents and guardians can click here for more information.
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Jersey City Department of Public Works crews continue to work around the clock to clear the massive amount of snow dumped on the area Sunday and Monday. According to Mayor James Solomon crews worked throughout the storm,and havent stopped, to maintain blacktop on main streets and ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - A series of Executive Orders aimed at protecting Jersey City renters from unfair rent increases and negligent landlords have been signed by Jersey City Mayor James Solomon. The actions include launching a citywide audit of residential rental properties for compliance with Jersey ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Bruce Wheeler, an entertainment industry veteran, has been named as general manager of Jersey City’s historic Loews Theatre.According to his LinkedIn profile Wheeler has, in addition to other roles, previously worked as Senior Director Theatre Operation of Madison Square Garden ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Jersey City students will participate in the 31st annual MLK Oratory Contest this week.Students in grades 3 to 5 will compete on Tuesday, Feb 24 from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. whil those in grades 6 to 8 will be compete on Thursday, Feb. 26. The finals will be held on Friday, Feb. 27 ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - The Jersey City Fire Department responded to an active fire located at One Linden Avenue East last week. Upon arrival, firefighters observed the working fire on a barge filled with cardboard. The company was offloading the barge into piles on fire and the JCFD firefighters ...