How Can Residents Shape Jersey City’s Development?
Emotions run strong when it comes to new development. From the planning board to the city council, here's a handy guide to getting your voice heard as the future of Jersey City sprouts up around you.
GSECDC’s Home Ownership Initiative Is Revitalizing Greenville One Home at a Time
Employing a proven model, the GSECDC has transformed and sold a total of 97 units in Jersey City, many of which are within the “I Love Greenville Community Plan” target area.
Hoboken Relief Fund Hosting Virtual Music Festival This Thursday
A non-profit that was launched to help businesses in the Mile Square City cope with the financial impact of coronavirus is having their third digital fundraiser later this week with Yo La Tengo headlining the festivities.
High HOPES: Hoboken Non-Profit Expanding Their School
Transformed. Revitalized. Gentrified. These and other adjectives have often been used to describe what’s been happening in Hoboken and Jersey City over the last two decades. But increased luxury development can also bring with it some concerns. One of those worries is how communities can still care for those less fortunate in an economic boom that tends to hide the presence of poverty. That’s where HOPES CAP comes in.
Why a Demolition Ban Wasn’t the Right Answer for Jersey City
The recently announced executive order, placing a temporary moratorium on demolitions of one-four family homes, doesn't address the real issue facing Jersey City's future growth.
Good Vibes at Pacific Flea
Joel Maffei, co-founder/director of Pacific Flea, brings quality vendors, artists and musical acts to the Bergen-Lafayette neighborhood on second Saturdays, April-October. The next market is September 10 and the final market October 8.
El Barrio Wellness Center Opens in Newark’s Lincoln Park
La Casa de Don Pedro, an activist group founded in 1972, has revamped a historic Newark building into a mental health center for the community.
Menorah Lighting This Sunday, #LightOverDarkness Mural Honors Jersey City Shooting Victims
Join us at the SW corner of 575 Manila Avenue, this Sunday at 5:30PM for a Hanukkah menorah lighting. The community is also invited to write positive messages, mitzvahs, and prayers on a new interactive mural.
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.
Mansion Atop the Mountain: Kip’s Castle in Verona
The Gilded Era estate is now owned by Essex County and is open for tours and events on the grounds.
