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Jersey City's Popular LGBTQ Lounge 'Headroom' Abruptly Closes
Headroom Lounge abruptly closed this week, ahead of a highly anticipated Memorial Day weekend event lineup.
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Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
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Jersey City Raises Black Lives Matter Flag Over City Hall
The flag raising was in recognition of the one-year anniversary of George Floyd's murder.
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Shop Curbside Again In Jersey City's Journal Square
Journal Square's sidewalk sales are back starting in June through December.
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Hudson County Honors Memorial Day With Jersey City Ceremony
A small ceremony was held at Holy Name Cemetery in Jersey City.
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Jersey City Council Approves Plan That Could Bring In 7,000 Units
The Jersey Avenue Redevelopment Plan would redevelop just over 50 acres of land just north of the Holland Tunnel.
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Police Activity Closes Montgomery Street In Jersey City
The road is closed from Kennedy Boulevard to Westside Avenue.
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What To Do This Weekend In Jersey City: May 27-30
Guitar classes, fun Fridays and trauma recovery seminars are all happening this weekend.
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Jersey City Council Adopts Central Avenue Redevelopment Plan
The Central Avenue Redevelopment Plan seeks to revitalize the commercial corridor by using the existing parking lot and city-owned parcels.
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New Five-Story Luxury Building Opens On Jersey City's West Side
The Agnes on Jersey City's West Side has 145-units.
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Memorial Day History, How Jersey City Remembers: 5 Things To Know
The Memorial Day tradition in Jersey City is part of a history that dates back nearly 160 years.
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Jersey City Kids Gear Up For Annual 'Kids Bike Ride'
The annual ride encourages families to explore the city's protected bike lanes.
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5 Questions With A Jersey City Official: Rolando Lavarro
City Councilman at-large Rolando Lavarro discussed AAPI hate crimes, gun violence and the council's relationship with the Jersey City BOE.
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Jersey City Expands Internet Access Through Federal Program
Low-income residents will be eligible for discounted broadband services and devices under the new program.
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Jersey City Students Earn Associates In College Program
This is the first group of students to complete the district's collaborative Early College Admissions Program.
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Jersey City Council Preview: Inclusive Business Ordinances, More
An ordinance is on the agenda that would bring revenue to minority, women, veteran, disabled or LGBT owned businesses.
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Jersey City Man Admits To Gun Possession Charge In Shooting
Hassan Mosby admitted to illegally having a gun and ammunition in connection with a shooting in 2019.
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Jersey City Recycling Plant Catches Fire Overnight
The Sims Metal recycling plant on Linden Avenue caught fire on Monday night.
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Jersey City's South House Hints At A Reopening
The Newark Avenue fixture closed in November but has been hinting at a "phoenix" rebirth.
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Jersey City Organizations Collaborate To Fight Food Insecurity
AngelaCARES and FeedNJ are coming together to feed over 5,000 Jersey City residents.
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Essential Immigrants To Rally For Citizenship In Jersey City
A rally is planned in front of Sen. Bob Menendez's Jersey City office.
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