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Car Drives Through Bodega Window In Jersey City Heights
Jersey City police, fire and ambulance were called to the 7th Heaven Food Mart after the crash.
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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 Parents Plan Protest After District Delays Reopening
"At this point, we as parents just want our superintendent to know that we are not happy, that we are frustrated," Jenn Sforza said.
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Jersey City 2021 Summer Camp Guide
Here's a list of summer camps for kids happening around Jersey City this year.
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Jersey City Commits $2M To Expand Homeless Outreach, Resources
Stemming from the success of Jersey City’s free public showers program the city is investing $2 million to expand programs for the homeless.
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Jersey City Completes $2M Renovation to Riverview-Fisk Park
Construction began in February 2020 and include tree pruning and planting of 89 new trees as well as underground upgrades.
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Woman Shot By Stray Bullet In Jersey City
The woman was in a car near Oak Street and MLK Drive when she was shot.
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Make Mother’s Day Brunch, Dinner Reservations Now In Jersey City
More eateries in Jersey City may be open for Mother’s Day 2021, but it’s a good idea to reserve a spot now. Others offer pickup deals.
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Jersey City Public Schools Delay Reopening To September
Superintendent Franklin Walker announced to parents that schools would not reopen for in-person learning until September.
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Jersey City Named Second Most Diverse City in America: Report
Jersey City was second to Houston, Texas in a Wallet Hub report ranking the most diverse cities in America.
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Meet CLO: Journal Square's Newest Coffee Shop
CLO is one of the few businesses that opened during the pandemic and has tailored its space to safety precautions.
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Dates To Remember In Jersey City This Week
Wine and beer enthusiasts rejoice! It's a big week for tasting both ends of the spectrum.
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Greenville Spring Cleanup Lasts All April
The Greenville Neighborhood Alliance kicked off spring with a neighborhood-wide cleanup that lasted all month.
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Phase 1 Of 'Cove' Site Environmental Remediation Complete
The site overlooks Liberty State Park and the $10 million project started with the first step of environmental remediation.
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Welcome To Jersey City Patch, The Place For Local News
Get to know your new Jersey City Patch editor and help me get to know you!
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PHOTOS: Jersey City Black Power Rally Moves Through West Bergen
Several community and activist groups gathered and marched through West Bergen as a call to action and local organizing.
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Tuition Freeze Stays: Hudson County Community College
The college trustees voted unanimously to freeze the costs of tuition and fees for the second consecutive year.
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New Hudson County Justice Complex Gets OK From Jersey City Board
The 400,000 square foot complex will be located on the new Central Avenue extension in Journal Square.
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Jersey City Brings Back Record Riots
Crate diggers rejoice — Grove Street PATH Plaza will once again be full of record vendors, at least for a few more Saturdays this season.
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Pools Around Jersey City: Where To Swim This Summer
With summer just around the corner, you may be looking for a place around Jersey City to take a swim. We've got you covered.
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Florida Man Charged In Fatal Jersey City Parking Lot Shooting
The man is charged with murder in the February shooting of Christian Parra, 34, in the BJ's parking lot on Marin Boulevard.
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