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A popular Italian corner cafe in Hoboken will reopen with new owners and a new design later this week. See photos and a menu.
A real estate broker running for Hoboken council referenced "a client who breaks down crying because they have to leave the city they love."
North Jersey residents took to the streets Saturday to protest specific actions taken by the White House.
Residents of Hudson and Bergen counties attended "No Kings" attended protests Saturday against specific actions taken by the White House.
A man who carjacked a rideshare driver in Bergen County Saturday, then was shot by police, has been identified, prosecutors said.
The city of Hoboken advised commuters that the mechanical issues could affect the Monday morning commute.
A vigil has been planned for the young boy fatally struck in downtown Jersey City while he was riding his bike on Friday.
A child on a bicycle was struck and killed by a vehicle Friday in downtown Jersey City, officials said.
Will a popular Italian restaurant in Hoboken that closed after an oven fire reopen this summer? Get new details.
At least 2 Bergen County police departments warned of bear sightings so far this month, including a large bear with a cub.
Two teens were charged for using guns to rob a victim in Bergen County, prosecutors said.
Rain is in the forecast for Bergen County for part of the weekend. Use local links below to get the most timely forecast and radar.
New Jersey was well represented in Hoboken's annual "Sinatra Sing-Off" contest Thursday, including the youngest contestant ever, from Howell
A popular Bergen County bake shop that had to close after a fire has announced that it will return in a different location.
A Jersey City resident will sign his new book, American Impasse, "The story of race in the United States through the lens of 2 families."
A Hoboken splashpad that was closed last summer due to earthquake damage is spouting again.
The City of Hoboken and Hudson County invite community members to participate in a virtual meeting on June 25.
A major company celebrated the move of 1,100 employees to a tower on the Hoboken waterfront last week. Find out how many live locally.
This leader also directed efforts to establish the Center for Adult Transition through funding received from the State of NJ.
A resident called police about an erratic driver in Bergen County. It turned out he had heroin in his car, police said.
