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Good morning Jersey City! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Will this Turnpike bridge rebuild flood Jersey City streets with traffic?
  • What’s happening around Jersey City today, from skating to live jazz?
  • Can Saint Peter’s stay perfect in MAAC play at home Monday?

Also on today's calendar: NEW YEARS EVE comedy and 1 more event.

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Today's riddle: What two things can you never eat for breakfast? . 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Jersey Cityfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Monday: Becoming windier; a.m. rain, with a high of 50 and low of 29 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Very windy; colder, temps: high: 34, low: 27.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and breezy, with a high of 36 and low of 24 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. More lanes, more traffic? Massive NJ Turnpike bridge plan ignites backlash (wpst.com) — A massive plan to rebuild and widen the Newark Bay Bridge could send more traffic and pollution into Jersey City neighborhoods, even after state officials scaled back some new lanes. Local lawmakers and advocates warn the added capacity may push more drivers through Jersey City and Hoboken toward the Holland Tunnel, while labor groups back the project for its jobs and port access benefits. Construction is slated to start in 2026, keeping this a key issue for local commuters.
   

2. Events for Monday, December 29th, Jersey City and Hoboken and Secaucus (riverviewobserver.net) — Looking for something to do in Jersey City today? Families can hit snowman-themed sensory play at Krayon Park, catch college basketball at NJCU, or skate at Newport Skates, while local art and holiday donation drives continue around the city and nearby Hoboken and Secaucus.
   

3. Rippey and Saint Peter's host Quinnipiac (wtop.com) — Saint Peter’s women’s basketball will host Quinnipiac in Jersey City on Monday at 3 p.m., coming off a strong win over Niagara. Local fans can watch standout De’Naya Rippey, who’s averaging nearly a double-double, as the Peacocks try to stay unbeaten in MAAC play against a high-scoring Bobcats squad.
   

4. Cabin fever hits NJ: diners to save your post-holiday week (nj1015.com) — If cabin fever is hitting you this week, one classic escape is a cozy booth at White Mana Diner right here in Jersey City. A statewide roundup of New Jersey diners highlights how spots like this offer hot soup, all-day breakfast, and endless coffee refills to ease you out of the post-holiday slump. It’s more about the winter diner vibe than any single location.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Jersey City

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★ Featured events ★

    Wednesday December 31
  • NEW YEARS EVE comedy
    The Laugh Tour Comedy Club, 555 Washington Blvd, Jersey City
    10:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Monday December 29
  • Little Seeds Story Time
    Glen Ridge Public Library , 240 Ridgewood Ave , Glen Ridge
    9:30 am
  • Book Bingo - Grades 1-5
    Glen Ridge Free Public Library Glen Ridge - Children's Area,
    10:30 am
  • Adult Mandala Art Workshop (Main Conference Room)
    Cliffside Park Public Library , 505 Palisade Ave , Cliffside Park
    12:30 pm
  • Table Ping Pong
    Glen Ridge Free Public Library Glen Ridge - Children's Area,
    1:00 pm
  • Parkinson’s Strength
    JCC MetroWest , 760 Northfield Ave , West Orange
    1:15 pm
  • Intermediate Adult Calligraphy Class (Main Conference Room)
    Cliffside Park Public Library , 505 Palisade Ave , Cliffside Park
    2:00 pm
  • English Conversation Group
    Lodi Memorial Library Lodi - Conference Room,
    4:00 pm
  • Yarn Works Club
    Hackensack's Johnson Free Public Library Hackensack - Auditorium,
    6:30 pm
  • Solar Do Minho
    Solar Do Minho , 15 Cleveland St , Belleville
    7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

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Ok Jersey City! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Lunch and dinner. (From Norine S.)
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