Jersey City Seeking Operator to Renovate, Re-Open Historic Loew’s Theater
The city and Friends of the Loew’s have agreed on a Request for Proposals that would restore the facility through a $40 million revitalization, making room for both national concerts and community events at the iconic building.
Expansive Statue of Liberty Museum Coming to Liberty Island in 2019
This past week, final plans were unveiled for a 26,000 square-foot museum, plaza, and rooftop terrace on Liberty Island in New York Harbor.
OMA Selected to Develop Jersey City Museum in Journal Square
The OMA/AEA team are set to design Jersey City’s largest arts & culture center in Journal Square.
Spend the Holidays in Jersey City: A List of Events Between Now and the...
‘Tis that time of year again! With the holiday season in full swing, there are many events and activities planned all around Jersey City. Here's a list of events going on from now until the New Year.
Newark Warehouse Party Ends in Police Raid and Allegations of Excessive Force
What started as a peaceful celebration with a world-famous DJ in Newark became a night of chaos and violence.
Bayonne’s SilkLofts Celebrates Its History
The hulking, four-building industrial complex at 154 Avenue E was converted into the SilkLofts rental complex in 2014. But before that, the building facilitated the manufacturing of everything from the modern bra to military parachutes and carrier pigeon vests. Last night, a homecoming of sorts was held to commemorate the building's history.
5 Fun Things to Explore in Bergen-Lafayette
As Bergen-Lafayette grows in popularity, so does its amenities. New cultural and community focused activities are popping up all around the neighborhood. These 5 provide good reasons to get out and explore the area.
Bergen Arches Proposal Envisions a World Class Cultural Destination in Jersey City
For all of its history, Jersey City has been a conduit for transport between NYC and the rest of the country. Over time, the logistics of transportation has changed leaving artifacts of a bygone era all over the city. Now the long forgotten Bergen Arches are the subject of a proposed community-based redevelopment project led by local residents and activists.
Weekend Walks: A Photographic Tour of India Square
Jersey City regularly ranks as one of the most diverse cities in the US. In honor of this, we decided to visit the India Square subsection of Journal Square for this week’s Weekend Walk.
TEDx Returns to Jersey City this December
TEDx, the localized spinoff of the popular TED talks, will be returning to Jersey City this December for its fourth year.