Share/Save -Mayor Healy has already announced revisions to the draft municipal budget that was introduced by the City Council on Wednesday: He will reduce the number of fire companies from 26 to 22 and is reassigning 11 firefighters off the arson unit to save on overtime costs. -Twenty-five schools in Jersey City failed last year [...]
Share/SaveThis weekend is heavy on arts offerings and opportunities to shop local for the holidays. Remember to check our calendar for full event listings, as well as our Shop Local Holiday Guide for more info about local holiday shopping specials. TODAY Today marks the latest installment of JC Fridays, the citywide celebration of free arts [...]
Share/SaveTODAY Tonight kicks off Halloween weekend; get into some mischief at the Warehouse at 8 p.m. with Sepia — “part interactive photographic installation and all party.” Stay Downtown afterwards for an 11 p.m. all ages show at Iron Monkey featuring Sam Chapin, Average Girl and A True Story; don’t miss the Zombie Crawl Competition! SATURDAY [...]
Share/SaveTODAY Catch horror classic Carrie at the Loew’s at 8 pm; or stop by The Warehouse for their ‘How We Live’ party celebrating the latest issue of Jersey City Magazine. As always, the weekly Creative Grove Arts Market is a great place to support local art. Plus, Iron Monkey’s got a sweet North Jersey lineup [...]
Share/Save- Ward F is not the only place with soil contaminants. The Hamilton Park Neighborhood Association reports that lead contamination was discovered during the renovation of the park. It seems to be at a low level and was found under asphalt, so it is unlikely that anyone was exposed. But the entire park will now [...]
Share/SaveFor full cultural listings, check out our calendar. To submit listings, email info (at) jerseycityindependent (dot) com. TODAY – The Creative Grove Arts Market is back on today in the Grove St. PATH plaza. – Art House Productions (1 McWilliams Place) is throwing its summer blowout. Tickets are $5. SATURDAY – Summer means ethnic festivals [...]
Share/Save Photo: Chi Modu Editor’s note: This story appeared in the Summer/Fall 2009 issue of NEW. You can download the entire issue here. At times it may seem that Grace Church Van Vorst has two personalities — as a church and an art/performance space — but a creative, open-minded, loving spirit is the common thread [...]
Share/Save- David Cruz, who took a hiatus from blogging to be the communications director for Harvey Smith’s mayoral campaign, shares his feelings and lessons about the election on his first and second days back at blog city blog. – Over at Left Bank Art Blog, Charles Kessler shows us some of the best and worst [...]
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