Jersey City

Our weekly news roundup of New Jersey stories you may have missed this week. This week, Jersey City is a 'Boomtown', Matsikoudis lays groundwork for JC Mayoral bid, Hoboken's hill people, more

A Jersey City resident is planning to open a new type of coworking space. Called Marketskape, the concept pairs artist studios with a retail component. As opposed to more traditional coworking spaces, this one is catered towards artists and makers. The retail portion provides members a venue to sell their work.

We first became suspicious when the store’s shelves started emptying about a month ago. Just yesterday we spoke to a source who confirmed they will be closing in August due to a massive rent increase.

Our weekly news roundup of New Jersey stories you may have missed this week. This week, an interview with James Caulfield of Fields Development, developers embracing art, Bell Works attracting tech cos, saving the strip mall, and more.

Remember that $20k/month rental in the Heights? Dixon Leasing has a new post on their blog documenting the renovation process of turning a 134-year old row house into a high-tech modern oasis.

Remember the Liberty Pedestrian Bridge? Well its architect, Jeff Jordan Architects, just won an award for the visionary project. The New Jersey Chapter of the American Institute of Architects recognized the firm with an Honor Award in the Unbuilt category.

If you’re one of the holdouts still doubting Journal Square’s revitalization, maybe this will convince you - a Starbucks is in the works for the Journal Square PATH station.

A reader sent in a tip (thanks, Matt!) that a Krispy Kreme is moving into the old PNC Bank space at 95 Christopher Columbus Drive. According to permits in the window, the space is currently being demolished to make way for the new donut shop.

Yesterday marked the grand opening for M2 at Marbella, Roseland Residential Trust's newest luxury residential building located in downtown Jersey City. Mayor Steven Fulop joined municipal and company officials to celebrate the opening of the tower.

A Village staple since 2002, Madame Claude has made a name for itself by bringing delicious French cuisine and a casual, cozy atmosphere to the neighborhood. The French cafe is now reopened in the newly revitalized, historic White Eagle Hall, restored by Ben LoPiccolo Development Group, LLC (BLDG).