🌱 Jersey City Daily: Everything Going On Today

JERSEY CITY, NJ — Welcome back, Jersey City! Let's get you all caught up to start off on an informed note. Here's everything going on in town today.

Here are some of the top stories today in Jersey City:

1. Jersey City Teen, 17, Charged In Death Of Another Teen, 16 (Jersey City Patch)
2. Art House Productions to Host Annual Snow Ball Gala (TAPinto.net)
3. Thieves Steal Car Left Running with 7-Year-Old Girl Inside in Newark (RLS Media)
4. Unsettled, wet weather pattern ahead this week in NY, NJ (WPIX 11 New York)

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Around Jersey City Social Media:

• New Jersey State Police: "State Police Announces 2021 Trooper of the Year Award Recipient West Trenton, N.J. – Today, Colonel Patrick J. Callahan announced that Detective Jacob Schor, of the Troop “A” Criminal Investigation Office, Field Operations Section, Ope..." (Instagram)
• Jersey City: "The holidays can be a lot… without a pandemic. ⠀ ⠀ If you are struggling, know that you are not alone.⠀ ⠀ NJ Mental Health Cares: 866-202-4357, Text “NJHOPE” TO 51684⠀ NJ Hopeline: 1-855-654-6735⠀ Videophone 973-870-0677 for the deaf and..." (Instagram)
• Jersey City: "Tired of standing on long lines for #COVID19 Testing? Here’s your answer. ⠀ The @NJDeptofHealth is sponsoring No-Cost Saliva Test Kits. Residents may obtain them by visiting this link: learn.vaulthealth.com/nj" (Instagram)
• Jersey City: "Did you know the author who wrote “It’s A Wonderful Life was from #JerseyCity?! Well, the original short story is… Long before #JimmyStewart screamed down a snowy street on the silver screen, young author and Lincoln High School grad, Ph..." (Instagram)
• Bang Cookies: "Rain or shine, snow or sun, Bang cookies is always here to add some fun! 😊🎁🍪" (Instagram)
• Jersey City: "Are you affected by seasonal depression? Here are some techniques to treat it. People suffering from seasonal affective disorder undergo extreme changes in #mood that fluctuate w/#seasons. The most common form is “winter #depression.” He..." (Instagram)
• Liberty Science Center: "There’s a big space story you may have missed on Christmas Day! 🌟❄️ On Dec. 25 at 7:20 AM ET, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) lifted off on a mission to explore the most distant regions of our universe. The JWST is in some ways a ..." (Facebook)
• Jersey City: "To all who celebrate, have a safe and happy Kwanzaa, #JerseyCity!" (Instagram)
• Jersey City: "Many thanks to Guarini Plumbing for donating over 30 bikes to #JerseyCity youth. All bikes will be distributed through toy drives and churches for the holidays. ⠀ ⠀ ‘Tis the season to give. ⠀ ⠀ #Holidays2021" (Instagram)
• Jersey City: "To help alleviate demand for testing city-wide, 3 additional testing sites will open this Mon - Thurs. ⠀ ⠀ Maureen Collier Senior Center: 335 Bergen Ave. / 9am – 9pm⠀ Joseph Connors Senior Center: 28 Paterson Street / 9am-9pm⠀ PS #26: 16..." (Instagram)
• Jersey City: "Go to http://JCNJ.ORG/COVDTESTING to find your nearest testing location and operational days and hours. Some sites are open on Sunday. Test sites are free and open to all who live and work in #JerseyCity. ⠀ ⠀ No appointment necessary⠀ Br..." (Instagram)
• Jersey City: "Happy Holidays, #JerseyCity! Here’s to days filled with laughter and cheer, and the very best wishes for a prosperous new year. Be safe and kind." (Instagram)
• City of Jersey City Official Government Page: "Did you know the author who wrote “It’s A Wonderful Life was from #JerseyCity?! Well, the original short story is… Long before #JimmyStewart screamed down a snowy street on the silver screen, young author and Lincoln High School grad, Ph..." (Facebook)
• Jersey City: "EVITA QUE TE DESALOJEN. El Estado de Nueva Jersey tiene procedimientos para prevenir el desalojo si existen pagos atrasados del alquiler por la pandemia, pero debes autocertificarte para estar protegido. Para más información y cómo autoc..." (Instagram)
• City of Jersey City Official Government Page: "Many thanks to Guarini Plumbing for donating over 30 bikes to #JerseyCity youth. All bikes will be distributed through toy drives and churches for the holidays. ‘Tis the season to give. #Holidays2021" (Facebook)
• New Jersey State Museum: "The Museum is OPEN regular hours today, Dec. 26. Browse the exhibitions (don't miss the newly added toys on exhibit in Pretty Big Things!) see a Planetarium show, & enjoy the free concert at 3 pm by the Trenton Brass Quintet for #Patriot..." (Instagram)
• New Jersey State Museum: "Thanks to the Trenton Brass Quintet + One, under the direction of Karl Megules, for their wonderful performance today. What a joyful interlude in the midst of such uncertainty." (Instagram)
• Jersey City: "Go to JCNJ.ORG/COVIDTESTING to find your nearest testing location. Test sites are free and open to all who live and work in Jersey City.⠀ ⠀ No appointment necessary⠀ Bring a valid ID⠀ Bring your insurance card if you are insured⠀ No insu..." (Instagram)
• New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC): "It's the first day of Kwanzaa, and all week long we're honoring the 7 principles. Today's principle is Umoja (Unity). In our recent Divine 9 panel discussion, our panel of medical professionals offered ways for us to maintain our health,..." (Facebook)
• Jersey City Theater Center: "First snow in Mountain Lakes! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! I wish that this beautiful quietness and universal wisdom we a part of bring new perspectives, love, creativity, peace, the true richness that goes beyond what we can see ..." (Instagram)
• The Brunswick School in Downtown Jersey City: "“Habari Gani!" Wising our TBS community a Happy Kwanzaa!" (Facebook)
• New Jersey State Museum: "Wishing everyone some holiday cheer! The Museum is closed on Dec. 24 & 25; open Dec. 26 regular hours." (Instagram)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Journal Square West: "To my neighbors. - ..thank you for all the help I've been able to receive thus far. I'd like to ask if anyone needs christmas help in terms of cleaning dishes, help at the table etc." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Griffith Street: "Last chance before Christmas. - Give the gift of music." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Newport: "#GarageFees - Hi Newport residents - are you guys aware when the garage rent of the area (I park at Atlantis/Riverside) was hiked to $240 from $230? I don’t remember seeing any communication but today when I went to pay the charges for n..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Hamilton Park: "Please adhere to the attached holiday City vaccination schedule. - Share from City of Jersey City Official Government Page Please adhere to the attached holiday City vaccination schedule. All city-run vaccination sites are closed today..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Hamilton Park: "Are you affected by seasonal depression? - Here are some techniques to treat it. Share from City of Jersey City Official Government Page Are you affected by seasonal depression? Here are some techniques to treat it. People suffering f..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Hamilton Park: "Go to https://jerseycitynj.gov/cityh... to find your nearest testing location. - Share from City of Jersey City Official Government Page Go to https://jerseycitynj.gov/cityh... to find your nea..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, The Hilltop: "Happy Holidays everyone! - I posted a while back about a search for a kitten and unfortunately we haven’t been able to find one that was a good fit for our home. To reiterate: my boyfriend and I just moved in together and are looking for..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, The Western Slopes: "Lost small brown dog running around in the heights. - I saw a small brown on Thorne and Liberty Ave this morning at 8 am. I tried following it so I can try to get it to come with me until we found the owner, but my dog scared it away. I ..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Lafayette: "My Mother in law passed away to reunite with her husband... May she rest in peace - https://www.facebook.com/100034103319528/posts/621669052313200/?sfnsn=mo" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Bergen Square: "Dear neighbors: During these times of isolation, points of human connection matter more than ever. - Next Door is my introduction to the notion of a virtual community, and I’m pleasantly surprised at how many heartwarming exchanges I’ve ..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, The Village: "I lost a set of house keys on my run Christmas Eve morning. - I ran along the waterfront from the Colgate clock in Downtown Jersey City to Newport and up Newark Ave through historic Downtown Jersey City. About 6 or 7 keys, a stretchy coi..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Liberty Harbor: "My wife and I are going away for 3 weeks in mid Jan. - Ideally we are looking for someone to stay at our apartment and pet sit sit during all or some of this period. We live in an apartment with a doorman and amenities in downtown jers..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Sherwood (Berry Hill): "A WINTER LIGHTS DISOLAY. - at 453MLK BLVD..take a night tour...have your camera ready. Photo opt spot." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Jersey City Heights: "Hi all, - Does anyone know of any stores that currently have at home rapid test available in the heights/Hoboken area?" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Van Vorst Park: "Happy Holidays neighbors! - I'm sure I'll start seeing them on the street over the next few days but curious on the process of Christmas Tree Disposal. Garbage or recycling day? Any help would be appreciated!!" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Claremont JC: "Urgently need foster parents for cats!!! - I have 3 rescued cats that need a home, at least temporarily. They're fixed and vaccinated. My landlord won't let me keep them so I'm desperately looking for foster parents. There are 2 female ..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Claremont JC: "Sign Language anyone? - Hi, I'm looking for sign language experts or enthusiasts with whom you hang out and practise. I had learnt it a few years ago and I've lost touch. I love being able to communicate with my hands instead of my voice..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Paulus Hook: "Hi Neighbors - Is there anyplace I can go to for my COVID PCR and rapid test without staying in lines for hours. The City MD at Grove says it’s temporarily closed. Please help" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Marion: "Hey all, - I am looking for a place to sit down and study/work near 20 Whitman Avenue other than any cafes. Any recommendations? Thank you." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Hamilton Park: "To help alleviate demand for testing city-wide, 3 additional testing sites will open this Mon - Thurs. - Share from City of Jersey City Official Government Page To help alleviate demand for testing city-wide, 3 additional testing sites..." (Nextdoor)

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