The Landmark Loew’s Jersey Theatre is used to hosting classic films and the occasional concert, but this weekend, the Journal Square landmark will play host to something a little different — a horror convention.
“Saturday Nightmares” descends on the Loew’s Friday, March 19 through Sunday, March 21, with a frightful lineup featuring film screenings, dozens [...]
Representatives from the Census will be at the main library and five regional branches for the next several weeks answering questions about the 2010 U.S. Census forms that are beginning to arrive in residents’ mailboxes.
Here’s the schedule, broken down by library:
Greenville Branch Library (1841 Kennedy Blvd.)
Monday, March 22, 10 am - 1 pm
Tuesday, March 23, [...]
- Christie’s Proposed Budget Unveiled: Gov. Christie unveiled a Fiscal Year 2011 budget that relies almost entirely on spending cuts to close a deficit he asserts is approaching $11 billion. Among other things, Christie is calling for the layoffs of 1,300 state workers, closings of state psychiatric institutions, an $820 million cut in aid to [...]
After a short winter hiatus, the Creative Grove Artist Market will once again begin gracing the Grove Street PATH plaza with its presence this Friday. Each Friday from 2 to 8 pm, the market will feature art, live music and DJs, local designers and handmade goods and more.
If you want to be a vendor, [...]
- Paying Millions to Retirees: A total of 58 city employees have retired since July 1 of last year, to a tune of $5.36 million before taxes. Many of the employees are retiring before pending state legislation caps payouts for accrued sick leave.
- Manzo: Corruption Sweep a Political Tool: Former Assemblyman and five-time mayoral candidate [...]
The new advocacy organization Caribbean One is timing its launch with the 2010 Census, which is beginning to mail forms out to households today. The Jersey City-based group’s first task is distributing thousands of posters and information cards to Caribbean-American businesses across the state, urging people to fill out the census — and include their [...]
- Guy Heading to Prison: Former city worker and Ward E City Council candidate Guy Catrillo reports to the Fort Dix Federal Correctional Institution in South Jersey today; he’s the first person swept up in the federal corruption probe to head to prison, where he will spend 18 months.
- Storm Wreaks Havoc: Emergency services in [...]
Spring has certainly been in the air in Jersey City this past week, and another sure sign that warmer days and more sunlight is right around the corner is Daylight Saving Time, coming this Sunday. Remember: at 2 am Sunday morning, we magically get transported to 3 am, so don’t forget to change your clocks.
It’s another jam-packed weekend for Jersey City culture vultures. For the most comprehensive arts and entertainment listings, be sure to check our Cultural Calendar. But if you want a little help planning your weekend, here are your Best Bets.
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The first East Coast solo show for Oakland-based printmaker and digital artist Favianna Rodriguez is happening [...]
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey violated the rights of an employee when it imposed discipline on her for exercising her rights under the Federal Railroad Safety Act (FRSA), an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) finds.
The employee in question fell and was injured [...]
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