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Jersey City Heat Advisory: What To Know, Cancelations
Temperatures will hit the mid-to-upper 90s and a heat advisory is in place until Friday.
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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What To Do This Weekend In Jersey City: July 15-18
Dance performances and an artisan market are both happening this weekend.
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Jersey City Educators, Activists Rap On School-to-Prison Pipeline
In the latest hip-hop cypher, Jersey City educators and a former councilman explain the effects of the school-to-prison pipeline.
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Jersey City Man Charged In NJ Child Porn Crackdown
A Jersey City man is among 31 people charged on Wednesday with sexually exploiting children online, authorities said.
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Jersey City Medical Center In 'Urgent Need' Of Blood
The hospital is calling on donors to come to its next blood drive as blood shortages reach a high across the country.
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Smorgasbar Opens on Jersey City Waterfront
The 300-seat venue is open seven days a week.
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Jersey City Council Preview: Cannabis Policy, Building Safety
Several ordinances and resolutions are on the agenda for the July 14 City Council meeting, including an ordinance about building safety.
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Jersey City Summer Wine and Beer Fest Coming Up
Alcohol lovers will get the chance to sample dozens of wine, beer and spirits.
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Cafe Alyce Opens In Former Montgomery Street Luncheonette
The café sits across from The Beacon luxury building, which used to be the Jersey City Medical Center.
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Jersey City Resident Lewis Spears Announces Run For Mayor
Spears launched his mayoral campaign in Greenville at The Factory Lounge on July 8.
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Union City Man Charged With Arson of Yeshiva and Synagogue
The prosecutor's office said there was no evidence that it was a bias incident.
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2nd New Citi Bike Station Installed On Jersey City's MLK Blvd
The new station between MLK Boulevard and Grand Street marks the 53rd station in the city.
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Jersey City Filipino Community Learns Hate Crime Self-Defense
The group lesson in self-defense comes after a rise in anti-Asian hate crimes.
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Hudson County Community College Gets $499K In COVID-19 Funding
A total of 35 schools will receive $28.5 million in funding, which will support the launch of a new grant program. Here's what we know.
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New Jersey City University Gets $498K In COVID-19 Funding
A total of 35 schools will receive $28.5 million in funding, which will support the launch of a new grant program. Here's what we know.
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New Cafe Opens In Journal Square
Belle Ame Cafe is located at 76 Cottage Street.
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NJ Rep. Sires Voices Support For Protesters In Cuba
Sires, a Cuban immigrant, called the protests inspirational and said he felt "a deep connection to those who courageously took the streets."
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Jersey City Council To Vote On Resolution Condemning Islamophobia
The resolution calls on the City Council to "condemn and combat Islamophobia" in Jersey City.
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Flash Flood Watch Until 10 a.m. Tuesday; Jersey City Flood Zones
While parts of NJ are under a watch only until 5 a.m. Tuesday, the watch extends to 10 a.m. for Hudson.
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Jersey City Prosecutor Calls on City To Offer Pet Care Courses
In the wake of the disappearance and death of a Jersey City dog, Jake Hudnut suggests the city follows NYC's lead in offering pet courses.
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