Union City Bans Manufacturing and Selling Marijuana
Even if New Jersey legalizes marijuana, you will not be able to make or buy it in one Hudson County town.
Officials Seek Developer For Journal Square Parking Lot Site
Jersey City officials are now accepting proposals for new developments at the site of a Newark Avenue parking lot. A City agency is hoping that proposed projects will include a boutique hotel.
Ward B Councilperson Mira Prinz-Arey on the Future of the West Side
With large-scale development projects in the works for the West Side, Ward B Councilperson Mira Prinz-Arey discusses the future of the neighborhood sometimes seen as one of Jersey City's forgotten areas.
Politics Still Shrouds One Journal Square As Kushner Cos. Plans to Move Forward
Financial delays and politics put One Journal Square in limbo. But a new investor and political meetings promise to bring the project back to life.
Discussing the Future of The Heights with Councilperson Michael Yun
Ward D Councilperson Michael Yun, who represents The Heights in Jersey City, discusses his outlook for the neighborhood during his next term in office after handily winning re-election last year.
Developer Wins, Opponents Lose, The Story of Jersey City’s First Micro-Unit Project
Why is a micro-unit project in Van Vorst moving forward despite significant community opposition?
Demystifying Jersey City’s Reval with Civic Parent’s Brigid D’Souza
Jersey City’s long overdue tax revaluation will be completed by mid-2018. Financial literacy blogger Brigid D’Souza, who runs the website Civic Parent, provides residents with tools to become self-advocates for fair taxes during the reval process.
A Q&A with Ward E Councilman James Solomon
The newly elected councilman, who represents all of Downtown, answers our questions about the challenges his development-heavy ward faces.
West New York Plans to Ban Airbnb Rentals
The Hudson County town is seeking to end short-term vacation rentals this week. Those who violate the new ordinance could face hundreds of dollars in fines.
Ward A Councilperson Denise Ridley Discusses the Road Ahead for Greenville
Ward A Councilperson Denise Ridley, who represents Greenville in Jersey City, discusses her outlook for the neighborhood during her first term in office.
