Homelessness in the Garden State: Winter Shelter Opens in Newark
The City of Newark has partnered with other organizations and agencies to open a shelter and bring the homeless inside out of the cold. This is the first report in an exclusive Jersey Digs series focusing on homelessness across the state.
A Refreshing and Vital Development Breaks Ground in Bayonne
A new residential building devoted entirely to lower income residents and developmentally disabled individuals will be completed by next year.
Local Startup Introduces Newcomers and Locals to New Jersey’s Diverse Food Scene
Since launching their first curated food tour in downtown Jersey City in 2014, Jersey Girls Food Tours (JGFT) has touted the Garden State’s culinary scene.
Jersey City Reval Update: What Homeowners Need to Know
A preliminary timeline has been made available by Downtown Councilman James Solomon to guide Jersey City residents through the reval process.
The Loss of Doo Wop Motels in Wildwood Is a Deeper Mystery Than Previously...
These futuristic- and island-themed accommodations were frozen in time and preservationists had all but given up on establishing a historic district dedicated to this quirky decade in architecture.
City of Hoboken Launches Task Force to Address Homelessness
Hoboken is the first municipality to launch its own dedicated task force to address homelessness.
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.
A Monument in Newark’s Ironbound Pays Tribute to Immigrants
The Immigrants Memorial Monument by sculptor Camilo Satiro is in the Ironbound at the corner of Ferry Street and Edison Place.
Bloomfield’s Sacred Heart School Endangered Due to Redevelopment
A proposed residential development in downtown Bloomfield could endanger two religious landmarks with deep roots in the local community.
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.
