Community Discusses Changes to ‘500-foot Rule’
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would repeal Hoboken’s “500-foot rule” and while the majority went on record saying they didn’t want the regulation repealed, many seemed open to at least some changes in the law.
Bodegas of Jersey City: HACA and Its Mission to Protect the Little Guy
As Greenville's demographics shift, bodega owners and the Hispanic American Commerce Association organize to keep a neighborhood touchstone and a sense of community intact.
Favorite Farm of NYC Restaurants Bringing CSA to Hoboken
An upstate New York farm is bringing over two months’ worth of veggies down to a Hoboken culinary school in the form of a weekly CSA, marking their first foray into the Hudson County marketplace.
Prisoner Reentry Program Opens Bright and Modern Space at Kearny Point
The newly renovated facility will work exclusively with parolees and embolden them to reenter society.
New Legislation Hopes to Draw Vendors to Hoboken’s Pier A
City officials hope that long-dormant kiosks along a waterfront park will be filled with local businesses during next year’s warmer months.
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.
Pitch Camden-Based Startup Idea for $25,000!
Camden Catalyst is a tech startup pitch competition that will award the winner $25,000 in funding and office space to locate and grow their business in Camden. Applications are due June 30th.
Community Input Requested as Palisade Lumber Development Heads to Planning Board Tonight
If you support responsible development in the Heights, have your voice heard tonight as the planning board reviews this pivotal development.
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.
Ways to Give Back this Thanksgiving in Jersey City
Thanksgiving is here and in the spirit of giving, we here at Jersey Digs want to let everyone know about any volunteering, donating or ways to help in and around Jersey City. If you have time and/or the ability to help, please reach out to one of these worthy locations.









