There was a fifin’ and a drummin’ as the Paulus Hook neighborhood came out last night to commemorate the anniversary of 1779’s Battle of Paulus Hook, the Revolutionary War battle in which Major Light Horse Harry Lee led revolutionary soldiers on a night assault on the British-controlled fort, taking 158 prisoners in their efforts.
On August 19, 1779, what is now Downtown Jersey City was home to a fierce battle in the Revolutionary War. In the Battle of Paulus Hook, Major Light Horse Harry Lee (pictured at right) led revolutionary soldiers on a night assault on the British-controlled fort, taking 158 prisoners in their efforts.
The annual commemoration of [...]
An interesting press release coming from Journal Square’s CANCOlofts this week features 35-year-old Jersey City native Tami Wisniewski, who bought a one-bedroom condo at the former American Can Co. factory site last fall.
Wisniewski was of course familiar with the landmark industrial building overlooking the Pulaski Skyway, and she knew her grandmother was one of about [...]
To commemorate the 350th anniversary of the founding of Bergen — the area that became Hudson County — Hudson County History Advocates and the Jersey City Free Public Library’s New Jersey Room are looking for the families who’ve been living the longest in each of the county’s 12 municipalities. These families will be recognized at [...]
“When I was 14 or 15 years old, that was just the way life was back then,” says Jersey City native Johnny Rohweder. “I went to a tackle shop and I bought a double barreled shotgun for 40 bucks — nobody is going to ask you for a license or anything.”
Jersey City comes back strong this weekend after the sleepy holiday, with cultural events out the ears. For full listings, you can click here — but here are the Best Bets.
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You have the chance to help fund 1 of 8 grassroots arts projects right here in Jersey City at Pro Arts‘ second Art Eat-Up [...]
This year marks the 350th anniversary of the founding of the village of Bergen, in what later became Jersey City. To commemorate the miletone, Hudson County History Advocates are putting together a history fair on Saturday, Oct. 6, in Jersey City.
“Come Home to History: Celebrating 350 Years of Hudson County Heritage” will showcase many [...]
Formed in the late 19th century, baseball’s original Jersey City Skeeters — short for mosquitoes, apparently, and named such for the neighboring swamplands’ most persistent pest — share perhaps only a few things in passing with their contemporary revival team: they’re nothing if not understated, not to mention persistent.
It’s a jam-packed agenda this weekend; a sure sign that spring has arrived. For full listings, check out our Cultural Calendar; meanwhile, here are some of your Best Bets.
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The second weekend of Art House Productions‘ new play The Constant Never keeps rolling with a performance tonight (and one Saturday); there are only a few more [...]
- Police & Fire Contracts Approved: The City Council last night approved contracts with five unions tonight, including the police officers, firefighters and fire officers, by a vote of 7 to 1. Ward C councilwoman Nidia Lopez cast the lone no vote. We’ll have more on this and everything else from the council meeting in [...]
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