West Orange Residents Oppose Proposed Self-Storage Facility at Historic Crystal Lake
The West Orange redeveloment plans entail downing trees and cutting into a slope at an angle forbidden by the township ordinance.
Happening Now: Blues People International Festival Underway in Newark
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.
Jersey City’s Summer Internship Program Returns
Jersey City's Summer Internship, which provides youth enrolled in local Jersey City public schools with access to meaningful opportunities that offer direct experience in the workplace, returns this summer.
Orange City Council Ignores all Budget Cut Suggestions, Voting to Raise Property Taxes
The Citizens Budget Advisory Committee (CBAC), a nine-member board comprised of local business professionals, opposed the 6.35 percent increase in the municipal budget.
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.
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.
Newark Police Could Replace Firing Range on Doremus Avenue
A private developer filed an application to build a new 30,000-square-foot firing range for one of the state’s largest police departments.
Open the Arches Fundraiser in Journal Square May 9
Join the Journal Square Community Association and Mayor Fulop to raise money for Jersey City’s own High Line park.
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.
Green Villain Bringing Back the Funk with Block Party
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.
