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Four-Alarm House Fire Displaces Jersey City Residents
The fire broke out in a home on Neptune Avenue.
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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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5 Jersey City Stories You May Have Missed This Week
Whole Foods Could Have Wine & Beer, The Cost of the Pompidou Museum, Jersey City's Municipal Budget, More.
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New Childhood Learning Center Opens In Jersey City's Greenville
Victory Steps Academy opened at 403 Ocean Avenue in Greenville.
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Jersey City's Incoming Whole Foods Could Sell Wine and Beer
The new Jersey City location was approved for a liquor license renewal by the City’s Alcoholic Beverage Control.
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Liberty Humane Society Rescues 28 Bunnies From Trailer
The person who kept the rabbits in the trailer contacted the rescuers acknowledged that it was best for the rabbits to be adopted.
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Jersey City Restaurant Roundup: What's Opening Near You?
Several new restaurants opened or announced an opening soon in the city.
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Jersey City Swears In 17 New Police Officers
Over 70 percent of the graduates represent various minority populations, according to the city.
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New French Restaurant Open In Jersey City Heights
A Jersey City couple opened their first restaurant right on Palisades Avenue in the Heights.
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Jersey City Council Gives First OK To $620M Budget
A resolution to introduce the $620 million budget was unanimously approved, but not without some questions from councilors.
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NY Man Charged With Luring, Sexually Assaulting Jersey City Girl
A 21-year-old Long Island man was charged with sexually assaulting a 12-year-old Jersey City girl he met on social media.
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Jersey City To Offer Medical, Legal Services To Refugees, Asylees
In honor of World Refugee Day, the city is offering free medical and legal services for refugees and asylees.
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What To Do This Weekend In Jersey City: June 17-20
Father's Day celebrations, yoga in the park, Juneteenth Celebrations and artisan markets are all happening this weekend.
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Second Person Charged In Jersey City Wilkinson Ave Shooting
Naseem Rourk was charged in connection with the April shooting death of Rodney Wallace.
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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 City Hall Plaza.
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Just Listed: Bergen-Lafayette Townhouse On Market For $450K
The townhouse is fully renovated.
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Jersey City Board Of Education Hosting Student Vaccine Clinic
The clinic will be open for students over 12-years-old who wish to get vaccinated with family and friends.
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Jersey City Teachers Union Blood Drive Will Honor Mussab Ali
Board of Education President Mussab Ali is battling Stage 4 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.
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New Taiwanese Dessert Shop To Open In Jersey City's Newport
Meet Fresh is a franchise with one other location in New Jersey.
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Jersey City's Artist & Maker Market, Groove On Grove Back On
Clear skies mean the plaza can fill up again with artists and music.
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Juneteenth Celebrations In Jersey City
A festival will be held at Berry Lane park on June 19 and several community events are planned in the days leading up to the holiday.
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