Jersey City|News|
New Murals Hit Jersey City's Central Avenue in The Heights
Two new murals are joining the main street community, “A Course in Miracles” and “We Out Here”.
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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Cranford, NJ|News|
Downtown Cranford To Host Doggy Meet-and-Greet With Santa
Pups will get a chance to meet Santa Claus at this Santa Paws event.
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Jersey City|News|
Jersey City Man Sentenced To 84 Months For 2019 Shooting
Hassan Mosby was sentenced to 84 months in prison for illegally possessing a firearm and ammunition in connection with a 2019 shooting.
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Jersey City|News|
2 Jersey City Facilities Named 'Best Nursing Home' By U.S. News
The annual list compiled by U.S. News & World Report rates thousands of nursing homes based on care, rate of complaints and more.
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Cranford, NJ|News|
Check Out How Cranford's Nursing Homes Were Rated By U.S. News
The annual list compiled by U.S. News & World Report rates thousands of nursing homes based on care, rate of complaints and more.
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Jersey City|News|
Jersey City Is The Hometown Of Marvel's Newest Hero
"It's not really the Brown girls from Jersey City who save the world — maybe now they do." Marvel dropped its latest trailer for Ms. Marvel.
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Jersey City|News|
2 Jersey City Colleges Selected For Transfer Student Project
The Transfer Intensive is a one-year initiative that supports partnerships between community colleges and four-year universities.
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Summit, NJ|News|
Funeral Services Set For Summit Native, Penn State Student
Funeral services are set for Justine Gross, the 19-year-old Penn State student and Summit resident who was found dead Friday.
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Westfield, NJ|News|
Check Out Where Westfield's Nursing Homes Were Ranked
The annual list compiled by U.S. News & World Report rates thousands of nursing homes based on care, rate of complaints and more.
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Summit, NJ|News|
Missing Penn State Student Found Dead Identified As Summit Native
The 19-year-old Penn State student was found dead a day after she was reported missing.
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Summit, NJ|News|
Free Holiday Parking On Bank Street In Summit
In an effort to ease holiday parking tensions, the free parking will be available from Dec. 11 through Dec 26.
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Westfield, NJ|News|
Westfield School Board Preview: Employee Vaccines, Virtual Class
Westfield's School Board meeting will be held Tuesday at 7 p.m.
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Cranford, NJ|News|
Lost A Kayak? Cranford Police Have It
Cranford police are looking for the owners of a missing kayak — don't worry, it's safe and sound at the station.
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Jersey City|News|
Boggiano Claims Main Referendum Issue Is Bike Lanes Vs. Parking
Boggiano has taken a stance to "protect bike lanes" against Bing's plan to expand bike lanes and cyclist safety in Ward C.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Jersey City|News|
West Side Improvement Project; Green Fireballs: Jersey City Daily
The latest on what's happening in Jersey City, delivered straight to your inbox.
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Jersey City|News|
Green Fireball Streaks Across NJ, PA Sky, Mystifying Scientists
There were nearly 500 reports where residents saw a bright-green fireball streak across the sky. Did you see it?
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Cranford, NJ|News|
Cranford To Host Blood Drive This Month
Low blood supply has advocates pushing for donors to come out and give blood.
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Cranford, NJ|News|
WATCH: Cranford Police Offer Tips To Avoid Car Theft, Burglary
With car thefts on the rise in Union County, the Cranford Police Department put together an informational video to help residents.
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Clark-Garwood, NJ|News|
Clark Police Investigate Hit-And-Run That Injured Cyclist
The cyclist was riding on Raritan Road by the Parkway 136 southbound entrance ramp.
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Summit, NJ|News|
Oak Knoll Senior From Summit Signs College Letter Of Intent
Lily Murphy plans to continue running cross country, track & field at the University of Pennsylvania next year.
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