Jersey City, NJ|News|
Everything To Know About COVID-19 Vaccines In Jersey City
As of April 19, anyone aged 16 and over will be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine in New Jersey.
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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, NJ|News|
Protesters Block NYC Side Of Holland Tunnel Overnight
Demonstrators gathered Thursday to protest the police shootings of Daunte Wright in Minnesota and Adam Toledo in Chicago.
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Jersey City, NJ|News|
'No Dogs Left Behind' Opens Rescue In Jersey City
The non-profit rescues dogs from slaughterhouses in China and opened its first U.S. base in Jersey City.
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Jersey City, NJ|News|
All Paws On Deck: Jersey City Pup Rescued From PATH Escalator
Scott the dog got his paw stuck in the escalator at the Journal Square PATH station but quick-acting Port Authority officers rescued him.
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Jersey City, NJ|News|
21-Year-Old Jersey City Man Shot And Killed On Wilkinson Avenue
Another man was also shot but suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was treated at Jersey City Medical Center.
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Jersey City, NJ|News|
Dress Code Dispute: Jersey City Bar Accused Of Racial Profiling
A Black customer posted a video of The Ashford's dress-code policy being skirted for white customers while he was refused entry.
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Jersey City, NJ|News|
Jersey City Police Standoff Ends With Man In Custody
An hours long negotiation ended in Jersey City police removing a barricaded, armed man from a car on Clinton Avenue.
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Jersey City, NJ|News|
Jersey City Man Pleads Guilty To Deadly Stabbing Of Girlfriend
Rand March pleaded guilty to first-degree aggravated manslaughter for the death of his girlfriend in November.
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Joliet, IL|News|
Dinero Recaudado Para la Familia Del Joliet Víctima De Accidente
La familia de Juan Pablo Salazar lo recuerda como "una persona feliz, siempre sonriente."
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Wellesley, MA|News|
Wellesley Volunteers Create 'Freedom Team' To Address Hate, Bias
The Freedom Team was established in response to reports from residents who experienced incidents of racism and bias.
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Shrewsbury, MA|News|
Shrewsbury PD Arrest Worcester Pair In Stolen Car: Police
A 20-year-old and an 18-year-old were arrested and face several charges including receiving a stolen vehicle.
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Winchester, MA|News|
Winchester Library Stabbing: Yao Not Guilty By Reason Of Insanity
Jeffrey Yao was found not guilty by reason of lack of criminal responsibility and was committed to Bridgewater State Hospital.
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Hamilton-Wenham, MA|News|
Wenham Traffic: Overnight Lane Closures To Come
Temporary single lane closures will be on Route 128 northbound and southbound from Grapevine Road in Wenham to Grant Circle in Gloucester.
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Acton, MA|News|
Acton Election 2021: Arsenault Is New Selectmen
Just over 14 percent of registered voters in Acton hit the polls on Tuesday.
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Wellesley, MA|News|
Wellesley Select Board To Discuss Indigenous Peoples Day
The board will host a meeting with open comment from the public on April 5.
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Westwood, MA|News|
3-Car Crash In Westwood With Injuries
That crash happened on Nahatan Street between the middle and high schools.
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Shrewsbury, MA|News|
Rockland Trust Opens Shrewsbury Branch in Lakeway Commons
The Shrewsbury branch is the Bank’s sixth retail branch location in Worcester County.
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Needham, MA|News|
New 'Nourishing Needham' Food Assistance Program To Launch
The program buys meals from local restaurants struggling from COVID-19 restrictions and donates the food to residents in need.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Lizard Hitches A Ride From Florida To Massachusetts
The Animal Rescue League of Boston took in a lizard that was hiding in a car from Florida to Massachusetts.
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Holliston-Hopkinton, MA|News|
Hopkinton PD Completes Scenario-Based Training
Over five days, the Hopkinton police participated in scenarios that focused on traffic stops, disturbances and mental health calls.
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