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6M K95, Surgical Masks Available For NJ School Districts
Anyone inside a school in New Jersey will be required to wear a mask for the start of the school year.
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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Jersey City Boil Water Update: Water Distribution Starts, Delayed
Water distribution sites were supposed to open at 10 a.m. but the opening was delayed.
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How Much Is COVID Spreading In Hudson County With Delta Emerging?
Here's the growth rate in Hudson County.
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Forbes Names 2021 Top Employers In New Jersey
Hard Rock International, PSEG and Microsoft are among the highest ranked employers in New Jersey.
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Overnight Fire Spreads Through Building in Jersey City
Several shops on Center Street felt the wrath of the fire.
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Ida’s Aftermath: Boil Water Advisory In Jersey City
An alert message went out to Jersey City residents to boil water due to the flooding from Tropical Depression Ida.
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Remains Of Jersey City World War II Soldier Recovered
U.S. Army Private Stephen C. Mason, 21, of Jersey City, was killed during World War II. His remains were accounted for July 9.
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PHOTOS: Jersey City Cleanup Commences As Floodwaters Subside
City workers and business-owners alike took to the streets to pick up the pieces of the wreckage left behind by Tropical Depression Ida.
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Tropical Depression Ida: Here's What's Closed In Jersey City
Several branches of the library and vaccination sites are closed due to flooding in Jersey City.
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Jersey City Suspends Alternate Side, Permit Parking After Storm
The mobile sweeper will be cleaning up storm debris and residents are urged to stay off the road.
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Ida's Aftermath: Nearly 100 Cars Abandoned On Jersey City Roads
The city is urging residents to stay off the roads as cleanup begins and the damage from the storm is assessed.
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Tropical Depression Ida: Several Roads Flood In Jersey City
A flash flood warning is in effect throughout the city.
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Jersey City Moves Forward With Building Inspections
The city council approved an ordinance last month for building inspections.
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Liberty Science Center Will Require Proof Of Vaccination
Visitors age 12 and up will have to show proof of at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to enter the center.
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25 New Firefighters Join The Jersey City Fire Department
This year, the JCFD is celebrating its 150th anniversary of providing professional firefighting services to the City of Jersey City.
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15-Year-Old Shot Overnight In Jersey City
The teen was shot in the leg and taken to Jersey City Medical Center.
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Jersey City's Liberty Humane Society Takes In 10 Hurricane Dogs
The dogs were displaced from shelters in Louisiana hard-hit by Hurricane Ida and will be placed for adoption in Jersey City.
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Preparing For Ida: Jersey City's Flood Prone Area, Forecast, More
Jersey City and Hudson County are at "high risk" area for excessive rainfall due to Tropical Depression Ida.
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Chipotle Exchange Place Opens Today
The newest and long awaited Chipotle outpost is set to open with the start of September.
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Hidden Grounds Coffee Opens In Jersey City
This is the second location for the coffee shop.
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