New $14 Million Paterson Rec Center to Feature Gym, STEM Lab, and Animation Studio
A $14 million joint project between NJCDC and the City of Paterson will bring a 40,000-square-foot youth center to the city.
Fine Dining Concept Could Replace Jersey City’s Casino in the Park
After 67 years, Casino in the Park’s lease is up for bid and a high-end restaurant has been suggested, but residents are skeptical of the need and success of fine dining in the park.
Following Development Denial, 520 Palisade Avenue Listed for Sale
A firehouse in The Heights is once again listed for sale following rejected revitalization plans, sparking a debate as to how the burgeoning neighborhood should deal with increasing developer interest.
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.
Greenville Non-Profit to Host Thanksgiving for Jersey City’s Needy
Mercy for my Neighbor, a Jersey City non-profit, is partnering with the Fountain of Salvation Church in Greenville on a variety of endeavors this Thanksgiving.
How Locals Can Help Following Jersey City’s Tragic Week
GoFundMe campaigns, community vigils, and several donation opportunities have come together in the wake of Tuesday's heartbreaking incident in Greenville.
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’.
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.
Petition Urges LeFrak to Scale Back Five-Tower Plan for Jersey City Waterfront
Condo owners at the nearby Mandalay on the Hudson are claiming the 1,998-unit proposal would enrich developers “at the expense of residents' safety and quality of life.”
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.
