The Native Plant Society of New Jersey (Hudson County Chapter) is having its first native plant sale Sunday, Sept 26th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Canco Park in Jersey City.
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Ward B City Council Candidate Joel Brooks: An Interview
Recently, we sat down to chat with community activist and union representative Joel Brooks, covering everything from rent control to socialism.
Ward B Councilwoman Mira Prinz-Arey: An Interview
Recently, we sat down with Ward B Councilwoman Mira Prinz-Arey for an extensive interview covering everything from the Pompidou Jersey City to the city’s tree canopy.
County Breaks Ground on “The View at Lincoln Park”
Today, Hudson County officials broke ground on a new banquet hall and restaurant located in Lincoln Park. To be called “The View at Lincoln Park,” the state-of-the-art dining and catering facility replaces the former Casino in the Park and will feature two banquet halls, a moderately priced public restaurant and a rooftop dining area.
Man Seriously Injured in Hit and Run
On Saturday night, a man walking along the northbound lane of the Lincoln Highway Bridge was seriously injured after being hit by a vehicle. The driver fled the scene.
Assault Involving Shea Aide Under Investigation
An incident involving Michael Manzo, a former firefighter and a current aid to Public Safety Director James Shea, is under investigation by the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office according to HCPO spokesperson Jennifer Morrill.
The Decade-Long Battle to Save Society Hill’s Trees
The decision to remove 80 trees along the public walkway in Jersey City’s Society Hill was controversial and exposed deep flaws in governance in both Society Hill and city hall.
Controversial Board Members Ousted at TECCS
With Wednesday night’s re-election defeats of board trustees Sonya “Terry” Still, Peter Went and Robyn Grodner, the turmoil at The Ethical Community Charter School (TECCS) over the ouster of former principal Marta Bergamini, may be over.
West Side Avenue Mosque’s Possible 9/11 Connection Re-Emerges in Federal Lawsuit
New questions are being raised about possible connections between a Saudi diplomat alleged to have supported 9-11 jihadists and the Al-Tawheed Islamic Center on West Side Avenue.
The Really Really Free Market Comes to Jersey City
On September 12, members of the Jersey City community gathered on the lawn of Mana Contemporary to shop for free art supplies and books.