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Jersey City Councilors Propose Committee To Investigate SUEZ
The Jersey City Council is proposing an independent investigation of SUEZ’s emergency response to Tropical Storm Ida.
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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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How The Obesity Rate In New Jersey Compares To Other States
The latest CDC numbers show adult obesity at more than 27 percent in New Jersey.
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Last Record Riot Of The Year Planned For End of September
Crate diggers rejoice — Grove Street PATH Plaza will be full of record vendors for one last Saturday this year.
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New Bubble Tea Shop Opens In Jersey City
A-Yo Tea Shop opened at 110 First Street in Jersey City.
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Jersey City Could See More Rain, Thunderstorms This Week
The chance of showers and storms is predicted for Wednesday night through Friday night.
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Historic Jersey City Loews Theater Organ Damaged In Ida Flooding
"A torrent of water poured through an area of the ceiling on the second floor of the lobby," the theater posted on Facebook.
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Jersey City Students Make National Merit Scholarship Semifinals
The semifinalists for the 2022 scholarship program have been announced, including 22 from New Jersey.
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Jersey City Fire Department Is Gifted 35 New Mattresses
Bob's Discount Furniture donated 35 mattresses honoring first responders to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of 9/11.
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Jersey City Overnight Fire Displaces 24 Residents
A two-alarm fire was reported in a five-story building, forcing 24 people to relocate.
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Jersey City Man Sentenced For Prison Contraband Scheme
The scheme used drones to smuggle contraband in and out of Fort Dix correctional facility.
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Nominate A 'Neighbor To Know' On Jersey City Patch
Patch is seeking nominations for Neighbor To Know, a series about the community members who make Jersey City a better place.
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Conveyor Belt Sushi Bar Coming To Jersey City
Kura Revolving Sushi Bar is planning to open on Washington Boulevard in Newport.
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Loews Theater Rehab: Jersey City Planning Board Preview
Plans for the theater are focused on bringing it back to its former glory and reinforcing it.
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Jersey City's All About Downtown Street Fair Is Coming Up
The event will have over 200 vendors, including food trucks and artisans.
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Dates To Remember In Jersey City This Week: 9/13
Here are some dates to know for the week.
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An Empty Sky, Full Hearts: NJ Remembers 9/11
State officials and residents gathered at Liberty State Park, where people fleeing the attacks on the twin towers found refuge 20 years ago.
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PHOTOS: Jersey City Commemorates 20th Anniversary Of 9/11 Attacks
Family and friends of the Jersey City victims of the attacks spoke at the ceremony for the first time.
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Jersey City Breaks Ground On New St. Lucy’s Homeless Housing
The new, 60,000 square foot homeless services facility will be located along Grove Street, between 15th and 16th Streets.
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Lincoln High Locked Down During Jersey City Shooting
A shooting on Crescent Avenue temporarily locked down Lincoln High School.
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Hudson County Added To FEMA Disaster List Post-Ida
Hudson County residents can apply for federal disaster relief now that the county was added to FEMA's disaster list.
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