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Jersey City Restaurants Can Still Sign Up For Restaurant Week
Jersey City Restaurant Week is July 16 through the 25th.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
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 To Make Single-Stall Bathrooms Gender Neutral
The City Council approved an ordinance that makes all single-stall bathrooms gender-neutral in an effort to make Jersey City more inclusive.
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Heatwave: Jersey City Library Cancels Outdoor Activities
The heat advisory has pushed the library to cancel its outdoor activities for the next few days.
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Jersey City's Apple Tree House To Become Historical Museum
The historic building at 298 Academy St. will house relics of Jersey City history.
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How Mayor Fulop's Holocaust Connection Influences His Leadership
"I view my commitment to public service as partial payment for citizenship," Mayor Steven Fulop said.
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Fireworks Near Me: Jersey City's Fourth of July 2021 Celebration
Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Jersey City.
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Five Jersey City Stories You May Have Missed This Week
Renovated Ferris Triangle Park Unveiled | Skate Jam Comes To Jersey City | No Mask Mandate In Jersey City Schools | More
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What To Eat At Jersey City's Fourth Of July Celebration
The Jersey City Night Market will be serving delicious food from local vendors all day to celebrate the Fourth.
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Jersey City Downtown Farmer's Market Cancelled Due To Storms
The National Weather Service issued a flash flood watch starting Thursday morning.
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Jersey City Cleaners Return To Work After Receiving Back Wages
Beacon Redevelopment agreed to pay thousands in back wages to 13 cleaners who were hired, underpaid and lost their jobs for speaking out.
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Fourth of July Will Be A Day-Long Celebration In Jersey City
The city is partnering with the Jersey City Night Market to offer the day-long festivities, topped off with the fireworks show.
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JSQ Lounge In Jersey City To Reopen
A Journal Square staple is reopening on Friday with a comedy show.
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What To Do This Weekend In Jersey City: July 1-4
Fourth of July events will dominate the long weekend!
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Hope Blooms In Greenville's Updated Ferris Triangle Park
The $500,000 renovation was completely funded by the Jersey City Open Space Trust Fund.
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5 Questions With A Jersey City Official: Mira Prinz-Arey
City Councilwoman Mira Prinz-Arey talked to Patch about gun violence in the city, development on the West Side and more.
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New Citi Bike Station Installed At Audubon Park In Jersey City
This is the 52nd station in the city, with a 53rd coming to MLK Drive.
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New Jersey City Field Day Celebrates Dads
The Day of Dad’s Field Day event aims to "celebrate and uplift black and brown men in fatherhood, brotherhood and togetherness."
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Pacific Ave Closures Remain As Sewer Main Replacement Continues
Ash Street to Bramhall Avenue will be temporarily closed for sewer main replacement.
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New Taqueria Coming To Jersey City
El Ranchero Taqueria is opening this summer on Second Street.
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Jersey City To Unveil Renovated Ferris Triangle Park
The $500,000 in community-driven upgrades were fully funded by the Jersey City Open Space Trust Fund.
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