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Jersey City's Brightside Tavern To Host Short Film Festival
Student and other short filmmakers have the opportunity to show their work and win awards in the festival.
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 Officials Demand MUA, Suez Water Fees Restructure
Officials demanded the Jersey City MUA and Suez halt all fees related to solid waste disposal until the fee structure is reevaluated.
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2 People In Custody For Saturday Jersey City Shooting: Prosecutor
Officials have two people in custody in connection to the deadly shooting on Grant Avenue Saturday night.
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Jersey City Middle Schooler Honored By NJ's Teen Media Contest
Tian Hu, a student from Academy 1 Middle School, won third place for his piece "A Year's Change, a Mother's Support."
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9 To Pursue 3 Open Seats On Jersey City Board Of Education
Nine candidates will pursue three open seats on the Jersey City Board of Education in November.
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Hudson County Community College Forgives $4.8M In Debt
The college expunged outstanding debt for 4,800 students, using funds from the CARES Act.
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Jersey City Man Wanted For Child Sexual Assault
Will Salomon-Lopez, 42, is facing charges of sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child.
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Jersey City Woman Killed At Vigil For Gun Violence Victim
The woman is the 13th victim of gun violence in the city, according to Mayor Steven Fulop.
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Councilman Lavarro Issues Statement On Solid Waste Suspension
Jersey City Councilman Rolando Lavarro issued a statement in response to the decision to suspend the MUA/Suez solid waste collection fee.
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Jersey City's Christine Rivers Turns 103 With City Officials
Officials visited Rivers at home to deliver a proclamation to her on her birthday.
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Fort Lee Burger Joint To Open Second Location In Jersey City
Marty's will be opening on Central Avenue in Jersey City.
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NYC, Jersey City Grocer Limit Ben & Jerry's Sale After Israel
Morton Williams is limiting its sale of Ben & Jerry's after the company said it would stop selling in "Occupied Palestinian Territory."
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Jersey City Joins NYU To Offer Career Training To Veterans
Ten veterans have been selected to participate in the first cohort starting this month.
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Jersey City Movies In The Park: What's Screening This Weekend?
This week's 'Movies in the Park' will be hosted at Ercel Web Park.
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What To Do This Weekend In Jersey City: July 22-25
A blood drive, outdoor concert and the Jersey City Carnival.
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Mosquito Spraying By Helicopter Coming To Hudson County
If you see a helicopter flying overhead, it's just the mosquito spraying.
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Former Jersey City Resident Admits To Conspiring To Sell Fentanyl
Darryl Hinkson pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy to distribute fentanyl analogue.
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Jersey City Under Severe Thunderstorm Watch: What To Know
A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 8 p.m. in Hudson and several nearby counties.
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Jersey City Police Investigate Two Shootings
A shooting on Sunday and another on Monday are under investigation.
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Jersey City Offers New Round Of COVID Rent Relief
The latest round of rent relief offers up to $10,000 to families living in owner-occupied buildings with less than five apartments.
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