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New Peruvian Restaurant Coming to Jersey City's Heights
Sabor A Peru plans to open at 280 Central Avenue.
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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Liberty State Park Nature Center Re-Opens After 9 Years
The center was closed for years following damage from Superstorm Sandy.
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Million Dollar 'Cash 5' Ticket Sold In Jersey City
The ticket is worth $1,074,845 and was sold in Kenny Ideal Food Market.
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What To Do This Weekend In Jersey City: June 24-27
A paint and sip, drag brunch and dog days event are all happening this weekend.
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Jersey City's Colgate Clock Is Back On Time
After a resident and his son noticed it was 12 minutes behind, Councilman James Solomon worked with the state to get it back on track.
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New Halal Market Opens In Jersey City's Westside
Hero Farm is located at 574 West Side Ave in Jersey City.
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New Gym Coming To Jersey City Heights
Heights Fitness is set to open this summer.
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Jersey City Movies In The Park: What's Screening This Weekend?
This week's 'Movies in the Park' will be hosted at Leonard Gordon Park.
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Jersey City Firefighters Honored By Servpro, Northern Trust
The Firefighter Appreciation Program offers complimentary admission to the premier FedExCup Playoffs event.
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5 Questions With A Jersey City Official: Denise Ridley
City Councilwoman Denise Ridley talked about investment in Ward A, community policing and keeping Jersey City affordable.
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Jersey City Planning Board Unanimously Approves Cannabis Zoning
The cannabis zoning regulations will be moved to the City Council for review.
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Jersey City Newark Avenue Detour Continues Near Courthouse
Water utility work is continuing along Newark Avenue.
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Slow Down: More Speed Bumps Coming To Jersey City
The city is planning on paving over 20 miles of road and is asking residents for input on which streets should get new speed bumps.
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Jersey City Planning Board To Vote On Cannabis Regulations
The meeting will be open for public comment before the board votes.
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Jersey City To Host 50+ Sites Offering Free Summer Meals To Youth
The summer food service program will offer free, healthy meals to Jersey City youth age 18 and younger from June 28th through August 27th.
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Jersey City Chopped Champion Celebrates Restaurant Ribbon Cutting
Freetown Road Project is Jersey City's newest West Indian restaurant brought to us by locally renowned chef and Chopped winner Claude Lewis.
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Jersey City's 4th Of July Food Fest To Join Fireworks Show
The event will include 15 food vendors along with retail vendors, a beigarten and live music.
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Just Listed: $389K Jersey City Condo Hits The Market
This condo is over 1,300 square feet.
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4th Of July Fireworks 2021 In Jersey City
Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in Jersey City.
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Dates To Remember In Jersey City This Week: 6/21
A planning board meeting, networking events and drag brunch.
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