Summit, NJ|News|
Summit Police Gifted With Cash Give Back To The Community
Officers who responded to a call on Thanksgiving were gifted cash by an anonymous resident — they used it to give back to the community.
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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Summit, NJ|News|
Summit Warns About Power Outages As Gusty Winds Are Expected
The town posted a warning from JCP&L utility service, cautioning customers that gusty winds could impact service tonight.
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Clark-Garwood, NJ|News|
Union County’s Clark Reservoir Slated for Restoration
The environmental assessment is under way, including water and sediment testing.
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Jersey City|News|
Jersey City Council Adopts Resolution To Include AAPI Curriculum
The council unanimously adopted a resolution in support of state legislation that require the inclusion of AAPI history and public schools.
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Summit, NJ|News|
5 Summit Chorus Students Join All-State Chorus
The five students were from grades 10 through 12.
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Cranford, NJ|News|
Cranford Man Sentenced to 70 Months For Child Pornography
The man's computer contained more than 600 images of child sexual abuse that he had downloaded from the internet.
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Cranford, NJ|News|
Cranford Is Looking For Volunteers For 2022 Board, Commissions
The deadline for applications is Dec. 11.
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Westfield, NJ|News|
Westfield Fire Crews Urge Caution On Roads After Weekend Crashes
"Roadways will be busier over the next few weeks," wrote the Westfield firefighters union.
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Summit, NJ|News|
Summit Construction Official Gary Lewis Set To Retire
Lewis dedicated nearly 30 years of service to the Department of Community Services, overseeing more than $3 billion in projects.
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Jersey City|News|
Affordable Veterans Housing Community Opens In Jersey City
Specialized for veterans and at-risk populations, the community provides quality, affordable housing, along with onsite supportive services.
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Jersey City|News|
NJ Ordered To Restore State Aid Cuts After JC Complaint
The U.S. Department of Education found that state aid cuts in this year's state budget violate the American Rescue Plan.
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Cranford, NJ|News|
Cranford Fire Department Earns Elizabethtown Gas Grant
Cranford Fire Department received one of 12 grants totaling nearly $52,000.
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Summit, NJ|News|
1 Day Left For Union County Outstanding Woman Nominations
The Women of Excellence awards celebrate women who have made a powerful impact on life in Union County.
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Jersey City|News|
Jersey City's Golden Cicada Is Officially Open
The old-favorite has officially opened in a new capacity as the Golden Cicada Baja Beer Garden.
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Jersey City|News|
Arrest Made In Jersey City Hit-And-Run That Injured Teen
The driver was arrested in the Saturday hit-and-run that left a 15-year-old with serious injuries.
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Jersey City|News|
Jersey City Caregiver Charged In Staten Island Man's Murder
The man who was in the woman's care was found dead, with the words "I touch little girls" scrawled across his chest in black marker.
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Summit, NJ|News|
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Westfield, NJ|News|
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Jersey City|News|
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Cranford, NJ|News|
Share Your Holiday Light Display With Cranford Patch
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