Community

The newly renovated facility will work exclusively with parolees and embolden them to reenter society.

Saturday, July 21, at Hudson Exchange West in Downtown Jersey City, Green Villain will host a Block Party complete with live painting, music, and food.

Established by Dr. Tyeese Gaines from Jersey City, NOWmed and its staff are excited to serve the community.

Journal Square’s big moment of truth is rapidly approaching and the neighborhood is preparing for the pending residential boom in several ways, which include some spruced-up streets, a transit hub renovation, and emerging community organization.

The Blues People International Festival has returned to Newark, New Jersey for a second annual weeklong celebration of jazz, funk, salsa, and gospel music. The festival is free to the public and aims to celebrate music representative of and developed by people of African descent.

About 20 residents, business owners and a few politicians spoke out at last night’s Special Council meeting about a proposal that would repeal Hoboken’s “500-foot rule” and while the majority went on record saying they didn’t want the regulation repealed, many seemed open to at least some changes in the law.

For this newly established Hudson County affiliate of the national nonprofit, hospitality is key in helping homeless families find stable housing.

Officials will host a free tour on May 20th of the Central Business District in New Jersey’s largest city, Newark.

Employing the same successful model used at New City Kids’ three existing sites, the new center will serve an additional 60 children and provide employment for 20 more high school students.

As rapid development and growth redefine Journal Square, one bodega keeps serving the community.