Summit, NJ|News|
Summit Is Offering A Free Thanksgiving Meal
The Summit Department of Community Programs is hosting a free Thanksgiving meal at the community center.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
- Jersey City, NJ
Samantha lives in and covers Jersey City for Patch. She previously worked as a TV news producer at Fios1 News and wrote freelance for magazines and newspapers in New York. She is an avid traveler and when she's not rollerblading through Liberty State Park, she's home photographing her rabbit.
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Samantha vive y escribe sobre Jersey City para Patch. Trabajó como productora de noticias de televisión en Fios1 News y escribió para revistas y periódicos en Nueva York. Es una viajera ávida y cuando no está patinando por Liberty State Park, está en casa fotografiando a su conejo.
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Garwood Preschoolers Get Surprise Firefighter Visit
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Prosecutor's Investigate Fatal Hit-and-Run In Jersey City
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Clark-Garwood, NJ|News|
Where Kids Under 12 Can Get COVID Vaccine Around Clark, Garwood
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Cranford, NJ|News|
Where Kids Under 12 Can Get The COVID Vaccine Around Cranford
Pfizer's pediatric vaccine is now available for kids ages 5 to 11. Here's where families can bring their children for the shots.
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Summit, NJ|News|
Where Kids Under 12 Can Get The COVID Vaccine Around Summit
Pfizer's pediatric vaccine is now available for kids ages 5 to 11. Here's where families can bring their children for the shots.
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Westfield, NJ|News|
Where Kids Under 12 Can Get The COVID Vaccine Around Westfield
Pfizer's pediatric vaccine is now available for kids ages 5 to 11. Here's where families can bring their children for the shots.
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Jersey City|News|
Where Kids Under 12 Can Get The COVID Vaccine Around Jersey City
Pfizer's pediatric vaccine is now available for kids ages 5 to 11. Here's where families can bring their children for the shots.
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Murphy Accepts Victory With Speech, Ciattarelli Unconvinced
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Jersey City|News|
Murphy Wins 2nd Term After Close NJ Governor Race: AP
Murphy is the first second term Democrat to hold his seat as governor in the Garden State in 40 years.
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Clark-Garwood, NJ|News|
How Clark, Garwood Voted In The 2021 Town Elections
Three seats were available on the Clark and Garwood Boards of Education.
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Cranford, NJ|News|
How Cranford Voted In Township Committee, Board Of Ed Elections
One seat was available on the Township Committee and three seats were available on the Board of Education.
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Westfield, NJ|News|
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Jersey City|News|
Jersey City 2021 Council Winners: Victory, Consession Speeches
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Clark-Garwood, NJ|News|
Garwood House Fire Temporarily Displaces Family
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Westfield, NJ|News|
Car Stolen From Westfield Lot; Suspect Claimed to Have Gun
A person exiting their car in a parking lot in Westfield had their car stolen by someone who claimed to have a gun.
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Jersey City|News|
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NJ Governor Race: Murphy Wins Second Term
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Jersey City Runners To Race In 2021 New York City Marathon
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Clark-Garwood Runners To Race In 2021 New York City Marathon
See how to watch live as Clark and Garwood runners take on the 50th Anniversary New York City Marathon 26.2 mile race on Sunday, Nov. 7.
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