Cranford, NJ|News|
Cranford Runners To Race In 2021 New York City Marathon
See how to watch live as Cranford runners take on the 50th Anniversary New York City Marathon 26.2 mile race on Sunday, Nov. 7.
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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Summit, NJ|News|
Summit Runners To Race In 2021 New York City Marathon
See how to watch live as Summit runners take on the 50th Anniversary New York City Marathon 26.2 mile race on Sunday, Nov. 7.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Westfield, NJ|News|
Westfield Runners To Race In 2021 New York City Marathon
See how to watch live as Westfield runners take on the 50th Anniversary New York City Marathon 26.2 mile race on Sunday, Nov. 7.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Jersey City|News|
Amazon Could Open Office Space On Jersey City Waterfront: Report
Amazon is targeting a lease at Mack-Cali's Harborside campus, according to a Bloomberg report.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Jersey City|News|
Jersey City Polling Location Opens Late, Machines Glitching
A Ward E polling location didn't open until 9 a.m. when polls were supposed to open at 6 a.m. statewide.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Jersey City|News|
Woman Hit By Federal Agent In Jersey City Dies Of Injuries
Last month, the woman was crossing Route 139 at Baldwin Avenue when she was hit by a federal agent.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Jersey City|News|
New Poll Puts Murphy 8 Points Over Ciattarelli In Governor's Race
A Rutgers-Eagleton poll found Murphy was up 50 percent to 42 percent over Ciattarelli among registered voters.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Jersey City|News|
Jersey City Schools Supt. Franklin Walker To Retire in January
Walker has worked in the school district for 48 years.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Westfield, NJ|News|
Westfield Police Start No Shave November For Canine Response Team
Westfield PBA 90 are raising funds and growing their beards to support the Tri-State Canine Response Team.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Jersey City|News|
Overturned Van On Tracks Shuts Down Hudson-Bergen Light Rail
The van is toppled on the tracks at the Liberty State Park Light Rail station.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Jersey City|News|
Jersey City Releases 2nd Round Of COVID Relief For Small Business
The city will put $1.5M in COVID-19 small business microenterprise grants.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Summit, NJ|News|
Union County Woman Wins $9.4M in Largest Digital Gambling Win
The woman won $9,400,000 on the app "Jackpocket."
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Jersey City|News|
Jersey City Election 2021: Polling Locations, Hours
Election day is Nov. 2, here are the polling locations across all wards in Jersey City.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Jersey City|News|
Letter To The Editor: Lavarro is Fighting For All Of Jersey City
Jersey City resident Heather Sporn wrote a letter to the editor in support of Councilman at-large Rolando Lavarro for re-election.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Jersey City|News|
PHOTOS: Check Out These North Jersey Halloween Costumes
Whether it's tricks or treats, these costumes are pretty sweet!
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Cranford, NJ|News|
Cranford Police Launch New Mobile App
The app is aimed to increase resident-police communications through quick push-button notifications and real-time information availability.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Summit, NJ|News|
Summit Breaks Ground On New Fire Department Headquarters
The 32,000 sq. ft. building is expected to take approximately 18 months to complete.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Jersey City|News|
New Jersey Has Highest Racial Disparity In Prison In U.S.: Report
New Jersey incarcerates Black people 12.5 times more than white people, making it the largest disparity in the country.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Jersey City|News|
Jersey City Man Pleads Guilty To DWI That Killed Pedestrian
Bahsil Marsh, age 26, of Jersey City, pleaded guilty to charges of death by automobile and driving while intoxicated.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Clark-Garwood, NJ|News|
Three-Alarm Fire Breaks Out In A Linden Business
The fire happened on East Elizabeth Ave.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
