Weekend Walks: A Photographic Tour of Downtown Hoboken
Weekend Walks is our weekend column where we explore the photographic beauty of various neighborhoods through the lenses of history, architecture and commerce. For this weekend’s walk, we took a stroll through Downtown Hoboken.
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.
Tech Innovators Propelling to Hoboken
On May 20th, Hoboken’s Pier A will celebrate innovation by hosting Propellor Fest. Described as a day filled with inspiration, education and fun; activities will include talks from tech luminaries, networking and a start up competition.
Free Outdoor Summer Concert This Weekend in Liberty State Park, Jersey City
Visit Liberty State Park in Jersey City this Sunday evening for a free concert event featuring the New Jersey Symphony.
Village People to Headline 4th of July Celebration at Liberty State Park
Mayor Steven M. Fulop announced the return of New Jersey’s premier Fourth of July concert and fireworks celebration, the Jersey City “Freedom & Fireworks Festival,” at Liberty State Park, with fireworks by nationally-acclaimed Grucci, live musical performances including headliner "Village People," amusement rides, food and refreshment vendors, and entertainment for all ages.
Expanded NJCU Performing Arts Center Heading to Planning Board
Jersey City could soon approve an ambitious project that now consists of theater spaces, multiple retail storefronts, and two 11-story apartment towers that include affordable units.
Zoning Changes Hope to Spark a Journal Square Arts District
Last week, Jersey City’s Council unanimously approved changes to the Journal Square 2060 Redevelopment Plan that they hope will facilitate a new arts district behind the Loew’s Theater.
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.
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.
‘Rummage & Ruffage’ Opens Up Their Historic Church
The popular Hoboken farmers’ market Rummage & Ruffage has officially moved indoors for the winter and will be featuring over a dozen vendors tomorrow, plus some live music and wine to kick off the holiday season.