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As his seven-point program for the arts in Jersey City shows, he thinks we’ve got a lot that needs fixing.
07/19/2025

As his seven-point program for the arts in Jersey City shows, he thinks we’ve got a lot that needs fixing.

James Solomon has often spoken enthusiastically about the pleasures and benefits of life in a creative city. But as his seven-point program for the arts in Jersey City shows, he thinks we’ve got a …

Two members of the City Council have reported hearing indirectly – or from a few of the casualties – that they’ve been t...
07/19/2025

Two members of the City Council have reported hearing indirectly – or from a few of the casualties – that they’ve been terminated.

The axe is reportedly falling on municipal employees in Jersey City. Exactly who they are, how many, and why they’re getting pink slips, though, remains a mystery. Two members of the City Council h…

This week’s paychecks should have included hard-won pay raises for the workers who provide a range of essential services...
07/18/2025

This week’s paychecks should have included hard-won pay raises for the workers who provide a range of essential services, ranging from 911 call-taking to conducting fire inspections.

Members of Jersey City Public Employee Local 246 are crying foul. This week’s paychecks should have included hard-won pay raises for the workers who provide a range of essential services, ran…

A candidate who eschews money in politics.
07/18/2025

A candidate who eschews money in politics.

One late entry to the Jersey City mayoral race doesn’t appear to be raising funds for her campaign. Police officer Christina Freeman filed a campaign finance report for quarter two but only listed …

The program, for children ages 11 to 17, will learn comic book design, coping skills, emotional regulation, development ...
07/18/2025

The program, for children ages 11 to 17, will learn comic book design, coping skills, emotional regulation, development of social skills, and artistic expression.

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Between his candidate and committee accounts, Solomon and his committee now have $1.22 million in cash on hand after spe...
07/18/2025

Between his candidate and committee accounts, Solomon and his committee now have $1.22 million in cash on hand after spending $111,186.

If Councilman James Solomon has a line graph for his fundraising, the line essentially stayed flat as quarter two came to a close. Solomon raised $200,739 for his mayoral campaign from April 1 un…

His quarter two fundraising filing, made public Wednesday morning by the NJ Election Law Enforcement Commission, shows f...
07/18/2025

His quarter two fundraising filing, made public Wednesday morning by the NJ Election Law Enforcement Commission, shows fundraising tripled over quarter one.

Mayoral candidate Mussab Ali may be gaining some momentum. Her quarter two fundraising filing, made public Wednesday morning by the NJ Election Law Enforcement Commission, shows fundraising triplin…

In her bid for the mayor’s office, Council President Joyce Watterman raised about a third less in quarter two than in qu...
07/18/2025

In her bid for the mayor’s office, Council President Joyce Watterman raised about a third less in quarter two than in quarter one.

Council President Joyce Watterman raised about a third less in quarter two than in quarter one for her mayoral bid. Meanwhile, her two biggest individual donations came from outside the state. Acco…

The Jersey City Arts Council gets new leadership and a new vision.
07/18/2025

The Jersey City Arts Council gets new leadership and a new vision.

It was an unexpectedly fiery speech.  At her first address to local arts leaders as the steward of the Jersey City Art and Studio Tour, Atim Annette Oton, director of the The Creative Side, br…

Happy Anniversary Liberty State Park!
07/18/2025

Happy Anniversary Liberty State Park!

The Jersey City Free Public Library has released a series of limited-edition library cards to mark the upcoming 50th anniversary of Liberty State Park. The three new card designs—launched in partne…

After a career of hosting boxing, basketball, wrestling, and track and field, Jersey City’s old 4th Regiment Armory woul...
07/18/2025

After a career of hosting boxing, basketball, wrestling, and track and field, Jersey City’s old 4th Regiment Armory would go up in flames on the night of June 16, 1927, taking with it the best indoor facility Jersey City had to offer.

On December 20, 1893, Governor George T. Werts laid the cornerstone for the 4th Regiment Armory at the intersection of Bergen Avenue and Mercer Street, on what had been the historic Tuers family fa…

Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez announced her retirement Thursday afternoon after a tenure filled with successes,...
07/17/2025

Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez announced her retirement Thursday afternoon after a tenure filled with successes, controversy and politics.

Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez announced her retirement plans Thursday afternoon after a tenure filled with successes, controversy and politics. Her last day is Aug. 1. Suarez’s tim…

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