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Englewood Health To Open Outpatient Center In Jersey City
The three-floor, 73,000+ square-foot medical facility is slated to open later in 2021.
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Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
- Framingham, MA
Samantha is a New York transplant and still learning the ropes of Boston and the T. 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 spends most of her time photographing and admiring her rabbit.
Samantha covers Framingham, Milford, Marlboro, Natick, Sudbury, Wayland and Worcester.
Email: samantha.mercado@patch.com
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Jersey City Councilman Pushes Ban On Fossil Fuel Investment
Council member James Solomon is introducing a resolution calling for a ban on all fossil fuel investments in pensions.
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Mixed Reviews From Parents, Teachers At Jersey City BOE Meeting
Public comment ran for over two hours and was full of parents, teachers and community members voicing opinions on the reopening decision.
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Op-Ed: Maria's Dress Shop Says Thank You
Maria Mavrogiannis wrote an op-ed to thank the community for their support after Patch wrote a story about her shop's struggle with rent.
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City Council Supports Bill To Open Police Disciplinary Records
The City Council voted to support a bill in the New Jersey legislature that would make police disciplinary records accessible to the public.
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Jersey City Man Pleads Guilty To Role In Bank Robbery
The man served as the lookout during a robbery in Union City in November 2019.
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Nevada Man Used Jersey City Property In $9M Shotgun Scheme: DOJ
The scheme used false information and simultaneous loan applications at several banks to try to obtain home equity lines of credit.
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What's Going On In Jersey City This Weekend: April 22
This weekend there's wine tastings, a walk for multiple sclerosis and a virtual marathon.
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Jersey City Parents Skeptically Celebrate School Reopening
Dozens of parents gathered to celebrate the reopening of schools, but several said they aren't sure they can trust the district.
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Jersey City Schools To Follow Original Reopening Plan
After days of criticism and a protest planned, the Jersey City Public School district went back to its original reopening plan.
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Gov. Murphy 'Disappointed' In Jersey City School Reopening Delay
Murphy briefly talked about the Jersey City Public Schools decision to roll back its reopening plans.
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Hudson Pride Center To Open New Center In Jersey City
The Hudson Pride Center is partnering with investment management company, Lord, Abbett & Co. to create a new facility in Jersey City.
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99 Hudson Penthouse In Jersey City Sells For $3.9M
The sale set a new record for residential condominium sales in Jersey City.
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New Apothecary To Open In Downtown Jersey City
Raine & River Apothecary will open a storefront on Grove Street soon.
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Jersey City Man Used Drones To Bring Contraband Into Prison: DOJ
Drones would fly over Fort Dix prison and drop packages full of contraband including cellphones and tobacco, according to the DOJ.
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Jersey City Officials React To Chauvin Trial Guilty Verdict
A guilty verdict was released on Tuesday afternoon in the Derek Chauvin murder trial.
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NY Waterway Expands Ferry Service From Manhattan To Jersey City
Ferry frequency will increase this spring as the region reopens and riders return to work.
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Jersey City Outdoor Dining Guide: Here's Where To Eat
Now that the weather is getting nice, what better way to enjoy it than eating outside at one of Jersey City's local restaurants.
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Third Person Charged With Arson Of Jersey City Bodega
Jeremiah Lane turned himself into the Hudson County Prosecutor's Office.
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Stack Creamery Is Officially Open In Jersey City's Heights
Stack Creamery specializes in customizable ice cream sandwiches.
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