Bergen Square: Looking Towards the Future
With the development of Journal Square beginning to take shape, the community of Bergen Square finds itself in an ideal position to reap the benefits of residual growth.
Afraid of Becoming ‘Seaside Heights,’ Point Pleasant Weighs Short-Term Rental Ban
Point Pleasant residents say rowdy, all-night boozefests and packed bungalows are turning a historically quiet, residential shore town into Seaside Heights.
Starbucks Coffee Opens ‘Community Store’ in Downtown Trenton
Trenton's first Starbucks opened last week. It is the ninth location of a new concept of Starbucks ‘community stores’.
Jersey City Announces First-in-the-Nation Vertical Farming Program
The city will be partnering with Newark-based AeroFarms on the endeavor, which will create ten farming sites that aim to annually produce 19,000 pounds of produce available free to residents.
New City Kids After-School Center Adding 4th Location in Greenville
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.
Jersey City’s Hidden Gem: The Sociable Southside
Jersey City's Southside neighborhoods are gaining recognition for their expansive parks, burgeoning local business scene, and a tight-knit community spirit that has been part of their DNA for decades.
‘Live on the Palisades’ Concert Series Kicks off Tonight in Jersey City Heights
The music will continue in Riverview Park starting at 7PM with three bands, food trucks, and a scenic view.
New Jersey’s Breweries Lend a Hand Amid COVID-19 Downturn
Dozens of craft beer companies from Little Ferry to Cape May are finding creative ways to give back while keep themselves and the restaurant industry afloat in a tough environment.
Jersey City LGBT Pride Festival Returns Saturday, Expected to be Largest Yet
The 17th Annual Jersey City LGBT Pride Festival will take place on Saturday, August 26th, at the Pedestrian Plaza in Downtown Jersey City.
Journal Square Prepares for the Boom
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.
