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Heat Advisory Issued In Jersey City, Hudson County
A heat advisory was issued until 8 p.m. for several counties, including Hudson County.
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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Hoboken Real Estate Brand Expands To Jersey City
Engel & Völkers is opening a location in Downtown Jersey City.
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Jersey City Planning Board To Review Cannabis Regulations
Jersey City has until August 21 to take action on amendments, licensing and regulations around cannabis establishments.
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Jersey City Brings Back 4th of July Fireworks Show For 2021
The annual fireworks show is the largest display in New Jersey.
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Dates To Remember In Jersey City This Week: 6/7
A presentation on food and shelter, a planning board meeting and an arts festival, there are plenty of events happening all week.
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Jersey City Shooting Suspect Arrested In Pennsylvania
Omire Rios-Williams was arrested in Pennsylvania in connection with a May 3 fatal shooting in Jersey City.
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Jersey City Man Identified In Overnight Fatal Shooting
Ahmad McPherson, 22, was shot and killed on Stegman Street and Martin Luther King Drive last night.
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Six Places To Grab A Smoothie In Jersey City To Cool Down
This weekend's forecast is showing temperatures in the 90s, so you'll need something cool and refreshing to sip on.
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Weekday Ferry Service To Expand In Jersey City and Hoboken
NY Waterway is restarting its weekday rush hour ferry service to Midtown from Jersey City and Hoboken.
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Hudson County Community College Earns $300K Grant
The college was awarded the National Science Foundation's ‘New to Advanced Technical Education’ Award which includes a $300,000 grant.
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Here Are 5 Jersey City Stories You Missed This Week
A world-class French museum is anchoring in Jersey City, several public school teachers are resigning and more.
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Don't Miss Jersey City's Record Riot This Weekend
Stop by Patch's table between crate digging to learn about local news in the city!
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Jersey City Man Used Fake Passports In $450K Fraud Scheme: DOJ
Mamadou Diallo, 44, of Jersey City pleaded guilty to bank fraud conspiracy and false use of a passport.
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Paris Pompidou Center Plans Jersey City Outpost
This will be the first North American museum outpost for the Pompidou Center.
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Jersey City Hospital Quality Ratings: The Best, Worst Of 2021
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services recently updated quality ratings for more than 4,500 hospitals, including two in Jersey City.
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Patel Brothers Grocery Expansion Gets Ok From Jersey City Board
The existing Newark Avenue store will be supersized into a 10,000 square-foot grocery store.
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State Sen. Cunningham Pleads Not Guilty In DWI Case
At Thursday morning's Zoom court appearance, the attorney for state Senator Sandra Cunningham entered a guilty plea.
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Jersey City Rice Ball Cafe Reopens Indoor Dining
Koro Koro Rice Ball Cafe is a Downtown favorite that had been offering just outdoor dining and take-out due to the pandemic.
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What To Do This Weekend In Jersey City: June 3-6
A career accelerator program, record festival and virtual Friday events are all happening this weekend.
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Where Did The Castles In Jersey City Come From?
Wander deep enough into Liberty State Park, and you'll find the ruins of what looks like castles, but where did they come from?
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