The Jersey City Independent"

This Friday began early for me as I got out to check out Creative Grove, and see how the shops would set up with Groove on Grove’s special appearance for JC Fridays. I spent some time wandering around checking out the local art scene and the available wares. With items ranging from screen printed T-shirts to homemade organic cookies and lemonade, there was something for everyone. Around 6 pm the music started up, with four acts slated to go on.

On Sunday, more than 500 cyclists turned out for Bike JC’s first-ever Jersey City Ward Tour, a 10-mile bike ride around the city. A ride organizer said Sunday that there were no major crashes along the route, and a number of people we spoke to pointed to the turnout as proof that Jersey City’s cycling [...]

- The jury will begin deliberations in the federal corruption trial of suspended deputy mayor Leona Beldini today. They heard closing arguments from both sides yesterday, and Beldini’s defense attorney told jurors that the feds were simply using Beldini to try to get Mayor Healy, who was ultimately not charged in the sweep.
- What does [...]

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I’m quite sold on the fact that the only reason weather exists is to screw up festival events and picnics. It’s definitely peak monsoon season here in Jersey City, and last Friday was no exception.
So as I crossed Grove Street in the rain to start my evening of rocking through JC Fridays, I made sure [...]