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In today's newsletter:

  • Jersey City man dies days after being struck near Communipaw
  • How new phone-free rules will change Jersey City charter classrooms
  • How bad were conditions at Jersey City schools after the first snow?

Also on today's calendar: Art of Living Part 1 Program in the presence of Gurudev and 8 more events.

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  • Friday: Heavy morning rain; windy, with a high of 58 and low of 31 degrees.
  • Saturday: Cooler; breezy in the morning, temps: high: 40, low: 36.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and windy, with a high of 47 and low of 27 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Pedestrian Dies After Being Hit By Car In Jersey City: Prosecutor (patch.com) — A 61-year-old Jersey City resident has died after being struck by a car near Communipaw and Mallory avenues, days after he was taken to Jersey City Medical Center in critical condition. The driver stayed at the scene, and the Hudson County Regional Collision Investigation Unit and Jersey City police continue to investigate the circumstances of the crash.
   

2. Jersey City Charter Schools Awarded Phone-Free Schools Grants (tapinto.net) — Three Jersey City charter schools just secured state grants to roll out strict phone-free policies for grades 6–12, including secure device storage and staff training. Empowerment Academy, Golden Door, and Jersey City Global Charter School will share over $8,000 to reduce classroom distractions and support a more focused learning environment starting with the FY 2026 funding.
   

3. Parents, Staff Complain of Icy Sidewalks and No Heat After Year's First Snowstorm (jcitytimes.com) — Jersey City Public Schools families say students walked on icy sidewalks and entered unheated buildings after this week’s 3.5‑inch snowstorm, raising safety concerns at more than a dozen campuses. Parents, staff, and photos shared with the Jersey City Times describe treacherous entrances at schools like P.S. 28, Snyder High, and several middle schools, though the superintendent disputes claims of inadequate staffing and supplies.
   

4. Jersey City man busted for explicit messages to juvenile (shorenewsnetwork.com) — A Jersey City man has been arrested after investigators linked him to explicit online communications with a juvenile on a social media app, according to Hudson County prosecutors. Authorities say he faces child endangerment and lewdness charges and is being held at the county jail, with officials stressing that all charges remain accusations at this stage.
   

5. Sacco: Craig Guy ‘must be held accountable for the clear mismanagement' at HCST (hudsoncountyview.com) — Hudson County Schools of Technology’s $11 million deficit could affect Jersey City directly, with plans to relocate an adult high school program from Harrison here and build a new technology school facility in the city. North Bergen Mayor Nick Sacco is urging state investigations into alleged mismanagement under County Executive Craig Guy, while county officials outline cost-cutting moves and seek $11 million in state aid.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Friday December 19
  • Storytime with Ms. Cassia
    Hoboken Historical Museum , 1301 Hudson St , Hoboken
    10:00 am
  • Preschool Story Time with Adult Participation (ages 0-4)
    Kearny Main Library , 318 Kearny Ave. , Kearny
    11:00 am
  • Storytime STEAM Club
    Hoboken Public Library , 500 Park Ave , Hoboken
    3:30 pm
  • Unique Creatures Live Animal Show (all ages)
    Kearny Main Library , 318 Kearny Ave. , Kearny
    4:00 pm
  • Opening Reception: The Soul Of Folks at Newark ArtSpace
    Newark ArtSpace , 355 Broad Street , Newark
    6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

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  • Please share & repost to help reunite this lost cat!
    Beerus was LOST on December 14, 2025 in Jersey City, NJ 07310 near 16th Street Jersey City NJ Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or… (Nextdoor The Hilltop)
  • Saw this handsome kitty on my way to work!
    Looks super healthy so I hope he has a warm place to go: (Nextdoor Journal Square West)
  • AstraZeneca, plc posted a job opening for Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist, CVRM Primary Care - Staten Island, NY in Jersey City. Apply here.
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