Here are 5 Hoboken-area Facebook groups to check out for fun and fresh info.

HOBOKEN, NJ — Hoboken can be a lively place and it's not easy to keep up with what's happening here along the Hudson.

As everyone is reconnecting, one way that's happening is via Facebook groups focused on specific places and interests. There's no need to get lost in the scroll. Patch has done the footwork of separating out inactive pages and has identified 5 must-check-out Hoboken Facebook groups.

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This private group asks no questions when you join and is full of local business info, events, and all the kind of local goings-on you want to see if you live in a place. Puppetonia brought a show to the Symposia Bookstore last weekend and you can bring your canine friend to the Hoboken Artisan Market on April 10 for a professional photo with the Easter Bunny. Plus, local businesses are showing what they've got.

Hoboken & Jersey City Mommy Group
More than 7,600 belong to this Facebook group administered by At-Home Pediatric Physical Therapy of NJ. It's billed as a place for moms to connect and it offers handy mom-oriented stuff, like info on camps, cleaning services, and someone giving away an out-grown child carrier.

Hoboken Photo Group — Photos of Hoboken Shared Online
Roger J. Muller, Jr. of Muller Insurance started this group 10 years ago and it has since grown to 5,400 members who share photos, present, and past, set in Hoboken. You'll find a combination of historic pics and selfies, with an ongoing "Person of the Day" game that looks like fun.

Hoboken Happy Hours
April 9 is the third annual Hoboken Mac & Cheese Festival, and if Hoboken Happy Hours is in your FB feed, you'd know. Check its events page to make sure you don't miss anything.

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The official Facebook page for the City of Hoboken, this may be the best place to stay in the constant-know about municipal events and news. You'll find out about community bike rides, the upcoming Art & Music Festival, and what the mayor is doing.

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