Journal Square’s Apple Tree House Set to House Museum of Jersey City
Apple Tree House, built in the 1700s, will be converted into a facility celebrating Jersey City’s history.
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.
Waiting in the Wings: Loew’s Theater and its Future
The question of why the Loew's Journal Square has been unable to undergo a Kings Theater (Brooklyn) style full renovation under the Fulop administration (or prior administrations) and become a cultural destination with more jobs and year-round programming, is a complex one. We caught up with Friends of Loew's to get the scoop.
BikeJC Opens Up Registration for 2016 Jersey City Ward Tour
BikeJC has opened up registration for their 7th Annual Jersey City Ward Tour. The 15-mile tour takes riders on a police escorted, relaxed (10mph) ride through all Jersey City wards.
Jersey City Landmarks Conservancy Celebrates Preservation Month
In celebration of May being Preservation Month, the Jersey City Landmarks Conservancy is hosting two events that will give residents a look at two historic Jersey City neighborhoods.
Gold Shipping Container in Newark is Part of a Global Art Initiative
A gold painted shipping container has landed in the middle of Military Park in Downtown Newark. Dubbed a 'portal' the container is part of a global art initiative by Shared Studios.
Monopoly Madness!
Over the past week, the story on how a Monopoly-themed mural at the tip of the Newark Avenue Pedestrian Plaza wound up officially painted over, has materialized into a public discussion. Commission, censorship, hypersensitivity, freedom of expression in art, and corporate sponsorship are now the charged pieces at the center of the game board.
Artists Wanted for New Artwork Installation in Heights
The Central Avenue S.I.D. Management Corporation is pleased to announce that it is seeking creative proposals for its 2016 public art installation program. Proposed artwork will be installed on either a wall space or traffic box.
Hamilton Park Neighborhood Association is Planning a House Tour
This fall, the Hamilton Park Neighborhood Association (HPNA) is planning to host the area’s first House Tour.
#IAmTrenton: New Campaign Aims to Change Perceptions of New Jersey’s Capital City
A city foundation has placed billboards throughout the region advertising the work of 17 local residents and groups.