Five Jersey City Stories You May Have Missed This Week

JERSEY CITY, NJ — The news never stops in Jersey City, but Patch doesn't want you to miss a thing, so here's a list of five stories we don't want you to miss:

Hope Blooms In Greenville's Updated Ferris Triangle Park

After just six months under construction, Greenville's Ferris Triangle Park was unveiled on Wednesday. The $500,000 renovation was completely funded by the Jersey City Open Space Trust Fund.

What was once described as a desolate slab of concrete was transformed into a park with new seating and tables to encourage community interactions, a playground and splash pad, a new flag pole, new signage, and new lighting fixtures.

Jersey City Cleaners Return To Work After Receiving Back Wages

A group of Jersey City cleaners are back to work after over a year of unemployment — the workers just received back wages following an investigation into their underpayment by Planned Companies, a contractor hired by the luxury Jersey City building they worked in.

No Mask Mandate, For Now, For Jersey City Schools In The Fall

Jersey City Public Schools will not make masks mandatory when students return to the classroom this fall, but the decision is subject to change.

The district is taking its cue from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the New Jersey Department of Education.

New Skate Jam In Jersey City Aims To Bring Community Together

Two local DJs are rolling out the fun in Jersey City's Berry Lane Park, literally. A series of "Skate Jam" parties are scheduled for the summer, bringing the roller rink and all the tunes that come with it, right to Berry Lane Park.

DJ George Aiken and DJ Duce Martinez had been planning the outdoor bash for two years — the original plan was to host the event in 2020, but the COVID-19 pandemic put everything on hold. Now, as safe gatherings resume and residents get vaccinated, the duo saw their opportunity to celebrate getting through a tough year.

Jersey City Woman Hid Remains Of Deceased Mother: Prosecutor

A Jersey City woman has been charged with concealing human remains and related charges following a three-hour standoff in her apartment with police on Saturday.

Cheryl Gatling, 53, was charged with concealing human remains, unlawful possession of a weapon and terroristic threats.