Jersey City|News|
Jersey City Voter Guide 2021: Who's Running, When To Vote
The general election is on Nov. 2, but you can vote earlier by mail. Check out our voter guide before you cast your ballot.
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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Jersey City|News|
Jersey City Chocolate Shop Has Your Halloween Treats
Lee Sims Chocolates has been churning out sweet treats on Bergen Avenue in Jersey City for decades and this Halloween is no different.
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Summit, NJ|News|
Summit Police Lieutenant Accredited As Command Executive
Summit Police Lieutenant Michael J. Rabasca was awarded certification status for Accredited Command Executive.
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Jersey City|News|
Jersey City Pumpkin Patch Farm Guide 2021
Get ready for Halloween and family fun in the Jersey City area by visiting these nearby pumpkin patches in 2021.
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Jersey City|News|
Taco Bell Expanding To Jersey City's Downtown
The new location is planned for the Hudson Company National Bank Building at 75 Montgomery Street.
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Jersey City|News|
Jersey City SUEZ Response Meetings, 7 Mayoral Questions: JC Daily
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in town.
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Jersey City|News|
Meeting Scheduled For Jersey City Ad Hoc SUEZ Investigation
The first meeting along with a live link to the virtual cast was published to the city's new website.
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Cranford, NJ|News|
Cranford Traffic Stop Leads To Drug Arrest, Assault On Police: PD
A Bayonne man was arrested in Cranford and faces drug charges and assaulting a police officer charges, among other things.
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Westfield, NJ|News|
Westfield's 'The Town Bookstore' Celebrates 87 Years in Business
Last month, The Town Bookstore celebrated 87 years in business in Westfield.
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Summit, NJ|News|
Summit Mayor Addresses Questions On Broad Street West Project
In a letter to the editor, Summit Mayor Nora G. Radest addressed questions about the ongoing Broad Street West redevelopment.
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Jersey City|News|
Same Name, New Vibe: The Rebirth Of Jersey City's Golden Cicada
A staple in Jersey City's bar scene, the Golden Cicada could be reopening its doors under new ownership as soon as the end of the month.
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Summit, NJ|News|
Summit Traffic: West End Avenue Closed For Road Work All Month
Closures will last from Monday through Thursday for one month.
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Jersey City|News|
Hudson County Dad Accused Of Assaulting Daughter Tries Fleeing
A man charged with sexually assaulting his daughter tried to escape with his wife and the young girl to Canada, according to the HCPO.
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Westfield, NJ|News|
Westfield Woman Named Trustee With CASA of Union County
Kristin Kiefer of Westfield has joined the board of trustees of Elizabeth-based Court Appointed Special Advocates of Union County.
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Jersey City|News|
Jersey City Council Candidate Profile: Joel Brooks
Joel Brooks is running for election on the Ward B council seat.
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Clark-Garwood, NJ|News|
Exhaust Fan Causes Smoke In Garwood ShopRite: Fire Dept.
Fire officials noticed the rooftop exhaust fan wasn't working, causing the smoke in the grocery store.
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Jersey City|News|
Summit Extends Farmer's Market Into December
The Market will be open on December Sundays through December 19 with new hours from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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Westfield, NJ|News|
Union County To Host Gun Buyback Event
The gun buyback event will be hosted in three locations throughout the county.
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Jersey City|News|
Corrections Officer From Jersey City Charged With Sexual Assault
A corrections' officer at Edna Mahan Correctional Facility for Women was charged with sexual assault of an inmate.
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Jersey City|News|
Hudson County Prosecutor Swears In New Chief Of Detectives
James A. Parker was sworn in as the new Chief of Detectives in the Hudson County Prosecutor's Office.
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