6 Things To Catch Up On In Jersey City Today

Good day, neighbors! Here's the latest copy of theJersey City Daily.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and warm. High: 75 Low: 61.

Here are the top stories in Jersey City today:

1. Mayoral Candidates Square Off at Community Candidates Forum | Jersey City, NJ News TAPinto (TAPinto.net)
2. Billy Eichner's 'Bros' Set to Film in Jersey City (Jersey Digs)
3. Jersey City Councilman-at-Large Lavarro releases game show-themed ad with 'Jeopardy!' champ (Hudson County View)
4. 'Water's Soul' Invites All to Engage in Quiet Reflection on Jersey City Waterfront (wbgo.org)
5. The 2021 NJ Teacher of the Year and how a Jersey City teacher changed her life 51 years ago (NJ.com)
6. Hudson County Investigating Serious Collision in Kearny That Critically Injured Two People (RLS Media)

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Today in Jersey City:

• Bad Trip Storytelling Show (10:00 PM)
• Fall / Halloween Storytelling Show with Judy England-McCarthy (12:00 PM)
• Senior Bingo for Books - Weehawken Public Library (1:00 PM)
• Sophomore Class Virtual Meeting (Events) (3:15 PM)
• 12th Grade Financial Night (SEE DETAILS BELOW) (6:00 PM)
• District College Financial Aid Nights (6:00 PM)
• Board of Ed Meeting (SHS Events) - Secaucus High School (7:00 PM)
• Weekend Crafts - Weehawken Public Library (7:00 PM)

Jersey City Patch Notebook

• New Jersey State Police: "State Police Seeking Public’s Assistance with Identifying a Suspect Wanted for Burglary The New Jersey State Police is seeking the public’s assistance with identifying a suspect who burglarized a church on Black Horse Pike in Folsom To..." (Instagram)
• Jersey City: "Family & Friends that eat together, stay together. Located at 2 Journal Square, Pizza Twist is a family-owned eatery that crafts healthy, tasty pizza with distinctive ingredients and techniques from different parts of the world. If you'r..." (Instagram)
• Jersey City: "Construction raises above street level this week for the new Public Safety Headquarters building next to the City Hall Annex in Jackson Square.⠀ ⠀ #InYourNeighborhood #JacksonSquare" (Instagram)
• Jersey City: "Come celebrate the rich history and cultural diversity of Bergen Square! Located at the intersection of Bergen Avenue and Academy Street, Bergen Square is the historical heart of Jersey City and today is a vibrant, bustling community whe..." (Instagram)
• Jersey City: "SET BIODEGRADABLE LEAF BAGS CURBSIDE ON WEDNESDAY EVENINGS FOR EARLY MORNING THURSDAY COLLECTION. PLEASE DO NOT USE PLASTIC BAGS FOR YOUR LEAVES. ⠀ ⠀ For bag distribution locations and more info head to: JCNJ.ORG/LEAFPICKUP" (Instagram)
• Liberty Science Center: "It wouldn’t be fall without some delicious autumn treats! 🍁😋 Throughout our Fall Fest celebration, head outside to enjoy hot apple cider, donuts, and other tasty seasonal snacks. Fall Fest runs through Oct. 31 at Liberty Science Center..." (Facebook)
• Bang Cookies: "We want to wish everyone a wonderful week and remind that we are having Double Points Tuesday today! Order at www.bangcookies.com and get double the points for your purchase. Make sure you are logged in before placing the order. If you a..." (Instagram)
• City of Jersey City Official Government Page: "Family & Friends that eat together, stay together. Located at 2 Journal Square, Pizza Twist is a family-owned eatery that crafts healthy, tasty pizza with distinctive ingredients and techniques from different parts of the world. If you'r..." (Facebook)
• Jersey City Dance Academy: "Happy Ballet Day from our Little Ballerinas!" (Facebook)
• The Brunswick School in Downtown Jersey City: "At TBS, our Kindergarten and 1st Grade classes are exploring the basics or architecture and design. Staying within the October Theme and utilizing a variety of shapes and materials, gives incredible exposure to math and science concepts ..." (Facebook)
• New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC): "The 10th anniversary of our TD #TDMoodyJazz festival starts November 5! Christian McBride shares all the details on the artists you need to see. Get tickets today at NJPAC.org/MoodyJaz" (Facebook)
• New Jersey City University: "NJCU's Musical Theatre Workshop is working hard rehearsing for their production of Sweeney Todd. NJCU is looking forward to the first live show in a theatre since December 2019 prior to the pandemic. Here are the deets on dates and how t..." (Facebook)
• New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC): "It's #TicketTuesday! Grammy Award-winning trumpeter Chris Botti is coming to njpac on 11/12, as apart of the TD James Moody Jazz Festival. Enter to win free tickets by commenting below." (Facebook)
• New Jersey City University: "On October 16, NJCU’s Music, Dance, and Theatre department held a Multi-Style Strings open house — hosted by Martha Mooke, NJCU’s String Coordinator and Director of Multi-Style Strings. Here are some great photos from the event. To see s..." (Facebook)
• City of Jersey City Official Government Page: "Construction raises above street level this week for the new Public Safety Headquarters building next to the City Hall Annex in Jackson Square. #InYourNeighborhood #JacksonSquare" (Facebook)
• Jersey City Parks Coalition: "Thank you to Irina Shalaeva Bergen Hill Park Association and Debby DeVenezia Pershing Field Garden Friends for coordinating #BigDig 2021 👏👏 The JCPC is celebrating annual National Make A Difference Day by planting & distributing Over 1..." (Facebook)
• The Mills at Jersey Gardens: "$39 Jeans at Express Factory Outlet!" (Facebook)
• New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC): "Do you want to learn how to build a career in music? Join us virtually on 11/10 for The Creator’s Room: Beyond the Boards, as Eric Roberson, Ebonie Smith, and Stephen Dent discuss their journey in music, with NJPAC Arts Education's Danie..." (Facebook)
• New Jersey City University: "As we enter flu season in the U.S., do you have questions about the differences between possible symptoms of #COVID-19 and #Influenza? This graphic from the @CDC will answer many of those questions. #CDC #NJCUSafeCampus #SafeCampus" (Facebook)
• Jersey City Medical Center: "October is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month. Down Syndrome is a genetic disorder caused when abnormal cell division results in extra genetic material from chromosome 21. A test for a child with Down Syndrome is usually done on expe..." (Facebook)
• The Mills at Jersey Gardens: "Get a $10 Visa Simon Giftcard when you purchase at least $100 in Happy Gift Cards at Simon Guest Services October 11 - 31. Simon Guest Services hours vary. Visit https://bddy.me/3jgM0BB for details. (Excludes Choice Card)." (Facebook)
• Jersey City Medical Center: "Join us and the New Jersey Devils in honoring RWJBarnabas Health's 35,000 healthcare workers that, after more than a year navigating a global pandemic, continue to provide essential care to our communities throughout New Jersey! #LetsBeH..." (Facebook)
• New Jersey City University: "𝙉𝙅𝘾𝙐 𝘼𝙇𝙐𝙈𝙉𝙄 𝙉𝙀𝙒𝙎… Brian Rivera `05 (M.A) is a candidate for the Edison (N.J.) Board of Education. Read more: https://patch.com/new-jersey/e... ------------------------------..." (Facebook)

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Events:

• Clover Health Medicare Advantage Plans (October 21)
• Unemployed? Obtain a Free Training Grant for Top Certifications (October 21)
• Bad Trip Storytelling Show (October 21)
• Oktoberfest Round TWO weekend concert festival (October 22)
• Office & Home Furniture Liquidation Sale (October 23)
• FREE Halloween Event (October 23)
• Rider University Undergraduate Open House (October 24)
• The Green Rush - Cannabis Business in New Jersey & Beyond (October 27)
• Make Your Voice Heard on Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 2! (November 2)
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Announcements:

• Women Conference Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver, Liz Black, Dorinda Clark (Details)
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