Tris McCall reviews Nation of Language and GIFT at White Eagle Hall
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Four Artists Return to Jersey City For Powerhouse Arts District Show
The Outliers show is a fine introduction to four artists who, no matter what their current addresses are, have made notable contributions to the local visual style; itās also proof that you can take the artist out of Jersey City, but you canāt… well, you know the rest.
Speakers Hammer DeGise as Council Approves Dirt Bike Crackdown
It was another night of drama Thursday night at City Hall as 24 members of the public rose to demand the resignation of Councilwoman-at-large Amy DeGise.
Pro-Wrestling Rock Musical Comes to Jersey City
Jersey City Theater Center will present two performances ofĀ āThe Last Match: a Pro-Wrestling Rock Musical.ā
Landmark Celebrates a Milestone and Pushes Ahead with the Albion Hotel
With restaurants and hotels throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania, Frank Cretella already had reason to celebrate. But reaching Landmark Hospitalityās 20th year in Jersey City seemed like a special milestone worthy of a party. And party he did. On August 24, friends, family, staff and local dignitaries, including Senator Sandra Cunningham, Former New Jersey Governor […]
Following Orders Police Stay Put During Brawl on Pedestrian Mall
The problem of fixed posts isnāt just a downtown problem. In fact, itās far worse and more consequential on the south side of the city. At a community meeting in June last year, angry and desperate residents from Wilkinson Avenue complained that police at fixed posts on Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. couldnāt leave their posts to address issues just a half a block away.
Div. of Planning to Hold Public Meeting Sept. 7 on Embankment Redevelopment Plan
The Jersey City Division of Planning will hold a public meeting Wednesday, Sept. 7 at 6:30 p.m., the second in a series of meetings on the draft Redevelopment Plan for the 6th Street Embankment downtown.
Ruling by Federal Agency Delivers Blow to Embankment Greenway Advocates
A recent decision by a federal agency has dealt a setback to local groups hoping to turn a 1.4-mile abandoned elevated railway bed known as the 6th Street Embankment into an elevated greenway for pedestrians and cyclists.
Trapped Worker Rescued From Scaffolding on High Rise
Yesterday afternoon a worker who appeared trapped on scaffolding at a high rise in Paulus Hook was rescued by the Jersey City Fire Department.
Plaintiffs Suffer Stinging Defeat in Ward Map Lawsuit
Brought by Ward F Councilman Frank Gilmore and a coalition of local organizations, the lawsuit sought toĀ invalidate a controversial map that redrew the boundaries of Jersey Cityās six wards.