Join us at City Hall on April 1 from 3pm-9pm as we celebrate small business and everything chill about Chilltown!
Eat international bites, shop from our artists & artisans, dance as our DJs bring the energy, and enjoy craft beer from Jersey City's 902 Brewery!

From 3pm-5pm, JC Families will be doing free activities for kids and pictures with the Easter Bunny!

The Event is:
Free to Enter
Open to the Public
Family Friendly
Pet Friendly

Every other month (starting in April), join us at the City Hall Ancillary parking lot next to Short Grain for:
MUSIC
FOOD
SHOPPING
DANCING
CRAFT BEERS
HARD SELTZERS
AND MORE

2023 Dates: April 1, June 3, August 5, October 7
Time: 3pm-9pm

This event is FREE to attend. You do not need to bring your ticket, but reservations are appreciated! It helps our vendors prepare for a successful event!More Info: JC Night Market

Summer is quickly approaching, during which summer camps will be in action. Below, you will find Free Summer Camp for Kids in Jersey City, which are some of the best options for children of all ages, abilities, and interests. Although some of the summer camps we have listed are not free, we also shared inexpensive options available in Jersey City.

Check out the best options here!

https://jcfamilies.com/free-summer-camp-kids-in-jersey-city/

Join JCFamilies’ School Summer Camp Fair on April 29th from 10 am to 1 pm at City Hall Plaza, Jersey City. This event is free to attend. We will also have an entertainment corner for kids with our Fun Under The Sun, including music, dance performance, magic show, bubbles, and more.

This is the only fair in Jersey City where you can get information about & also speak to the representatives of several Schools, Day Cares, Summer Camps & Activity Centers in & around Jersey City & Hoboken. So browse through several camps while the kids are entertained, and hopefully, by the end of the 3-hours event, you will have found the perfect summer camp for your child.

Find out more info below.

https://jcfamilies.com/event/jcfamilie ... mmer-camp-daycare-fair-2/

Feeling like you want to get away but can't? Check out the best European-Style Restaurants and Cafes in Jersey City. Get the taste of Europe without the travel!




https://jcfamilies.com/top-european-st ... and-cafes-in-jersey-city/

It's getting warmer out there but there is still time for Winter activities! Find all of the best places to sled in Jersey City!

https://jcfamilies.com/best-sledding-hills-near-jersey-city/

Save the date for JCF Baby Fair: The Baby Fair is FREE for the first 200 expectant parents and parents with small kids. All participants need to sign in the following FORM in advance to be able to participate.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI ... cV0puwVdK7SZzeJA/viewform

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Jersey City man killed in latest Hudson County hit-and-run crash

Updated: Mar. 06, 2023, 9:26 a.m.|Published: Mar. 06, 2023, 8:18 a.m.
By

Ron Zeitlinger | The Jersey Journal

A 55-year-old Jersey City man was killed early Sunday morning when he was struck by a vehicle that fled, the latest in an apparently growing trend of hit-and-run crashes in Hudson County.

Police say Ralph Haynes was struck in the area of of Stegman Avenue and Garfield Avenue in Jersey City at 12:31 a.m. and he was taken to the Jersey City Medical Center in critical condition. He was pronounced dead at 3:38 p.m., Suarez said.

The Hudson County Regional Collision Investigation Unit and the Jersey City Police Department are actively investigating this case. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Office of the Hudson County Prosecutor at 201-915-1345 or to leave an anonymous tip at: http://www.hudsoncountyprosecutorsofficenj.org/homicide-tip/. All information will be kept confidential.

The prosecutor’s office did not provide any information on the vehicle that struck him and fled.

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https://www.nj.com/hudson/2023/03/jers ... ty-hit-and-run-crash.html

Space is no longer available - thanks all

Private Parking Space available immediately for rent $250 Monthly. Please send Private Message for contract and payment arrangements. Will send Pictures and Address.

By Tris McCall
Richard O’Brien, Tim Curry, and Susan Sarandon made the Rocky Horror Picture Show a hoot.

Sal Piro made it a phenomenon.

He did not do it from the screen, or from the director’s chair, or from behind a camera, or from the offices of a movie studio. The Jersey City native did it from the audience. Piro, who died at 71 after a highly unusual and consequential career in show business, spent decades as the president of the Rocky Horror Picture Show Fan Club. In that role, he helped transform fandom from the passive activity it had been into the creative act that it is today — something akin to artistry.

https://riverviewobserver.net/general/ ... or-picture-show-superfan/

Calling all ChessPlayers in grades K-12!!
Join our next USCF Scholastic Chess Tournament hosted by AlphaMinds Academy - this Sunday, February 26th.

Tournament Format: Quads, 3 rounds

Time Control: G/25;5

Fee: $40 per child

ALL PLAYERS in grades K-12 are invited to join!

USCF ID is required for this tournament (instructions are on our site).

Quad winners receive trophies!

Sunday, February 26th, 10:00
am - 1:00 pm

Location: Boys and Girls Club of Hudson County, 225 Morris Bivd, Jersey City, NJ 07302 @bgchc

Register for the Winter Chess Tournament Package and Save!
February 26th + March 26th (2 tournaments)
Fee: $105 per child (savings of $15 per child)

[b]Register online at: [/b]https://www.alphamindsacademy.com/chesstournaments

Mayor Steven M. Fulop joins the Office of Cultural Affairs and Art Fair 14C Executive Director Robinson Holloway to announce the premier of Jersey City Art Week – a new partnership between Jersey City’s largest visual arts events.

The Jersey City Art and Studio Tour (JCAST) and Art Fair 14C are joining forces to host concurrent events in October, creating a super-sized visual arts experience that will showcase Jersey City’s vibrant arts and culture scene. Jersey City Art Week will attract local, national, and international artists to Jersey City alongside fine art exhibitors.


https://riverviewobserver.net/art-view ... argest-visual-arts-event/

https://jcfamilies.com/15-restaurants- ... ate-night-in-jersey-city/



“Date night” can mean a lot of different things, whether you’re just getting to know someone, going to enjoy dinner as a couple, or celebrating something special like an anniversary; a romantic restaurant is always a great option. So if you are looking for the perfect date night spot, we’ve got you covered! Luckily, Jersey City is filled with restaurants with ideal date nights, and we have round them up for you.

Here are the top 15 Jersey City Date Night Restaurants.

Franklin Social292 Barrow St, Jersey City
Franklin Social – Tavern & Garden is a new restaurant and bar inspired by Ben Franklin, offering a modern take on the American Tavern. Additionally, they have a ton of delicious cocktails and wine and beer. Their menu has a ton of variety, from seafood dishes to steak and vegetarian options.

Porto Leggero 185 Hudson St, Jersey City
Porto Leggero Italian Restaurants Jersey CityPorto Leggero is an upscale, chandelier-filled venue serving Italian fare in a high-ceilinged space with tall windows. Located on the waterfront, you will find many delicious Italian options. They have two menus, “Signature and Traditional,” which have unique options. From pasta to ravioli and a great wine list, they have everything you would want from an excellent Italian restaurant. It is also highly romantic inside.

The Kitchen Step500 Jersey Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07302
The Kitchen Step is a neighborhood modern-American bistro in the downtown Van Vorst section that celebrates Jersey City’s rich history and delivers thoughtful market-inspired cuisine and craft cocktails in an intimate and inviting atmosphere. Just as appropriate for an after-work drink as it is for a full-course dinner, The Kitchen Step offers a market-inspired modern American menu marked by executive chef Ryan DePersio’s creative, flavorful interpretations of classic American cuisine.

Corto507 Palisade Ave, Jersey City
Located in Jersey City Heights, Corto is an authentic Italian gem. The concept of Corto is simple — to deliver affordable, rustic Italian dishes, and they do that perfectly. They don’t have a vast menu but simple and deliver affordable, rustic Italian dishes. From a yummy rigatoni to gnocchi to their angry stewed chicken, you can find something each one of you.

Cellar 335335 Newark Ave.
Looking for a spot with delicious food, tiki cocktails, and a stellar ambiance? Check out Cellar 335. Cellar 335 describes its menu as progressive American cuisine with Asian accents and tiki-style cocktails. Joshua Fossitt will craft cocktails. If you want some tiki cocktails, they are your spot. They have solid and yummy individual cocktails. Their menu is filled with some unique flavors too! Therefore, it’s the perfect spot to try for date night.

Hudson & Co.3 Second Street, Jersey City
Looking for a dinner spot with the perfect view for your date? Hudson & Co. is the one for you. Within the rapidly evolving Harborside district in Jersey City, it stands on the waterfront. Additionally, featuring multiple indoor and outdoor dining options, the entire establishment boasts views of the Manhattan skyline across the historic Hudson River. Besides having a beautiful view, you can indulge in a wide variety of food options, including; crunchy tuna tartare rice cakes, sashimi/sushi roll selection, artisanal wood-fired pizzas, wild-caught arctic char, a 40-day dry-aged NY Strip, as well as homemade delicata squash ravioli with sage.

Roman Nose 125 Newark Ave, Jersey City
Italian Restaurants Jersey City Roman Nose, Downtown Jersey City’s authentic Italian-food destination, is the culmination of Maria and Ruggero Fiore’s journey from a small farming village in the Lazio region of Italy to the heart of JC’s blossoming culinary scene. Together with their sons Frank and Raymond, they wanted to create a warm, welcoming, and relaxed trattoria atmosphere to share their love of high-quality, simple, clean food using the freshest ingredients. They have many options on their menu: pasta, pizzas, eggplant parmigiana, salads, and soups. This is a perfect spot for Jersey City Date Night Restaurants! Additionally, they have outdoor seating during the summer too.



View the rest here: https://jcfamilies.com/15-restaurants- ... ate-night-in-jersey-city/

Besides the benefits skiing has on your cardiovascular, muscle health, and flexibility, it’s great fun to enjoy with your family! Before planning your next ski trip, look at our list of 8 Places to Go Skiing in and Around New Jersey!

https://jcfamilies.com/best-places-to-go-skiing-in-new-jersey/

JCFamilies strives to bring you the best family-friendly events in Jersey City all year round. Break out those calendars and check out this list of 2023 family–friendly events in Jersey City.Be sure to save and share this list of some of the most exciting events happening in town this year. Check back to this resource often as we continue to add new information!

https://jcfamilies.com/2023-family-friendly-events-in-jersey-city/

wth is taking so long to open the whole foods? what's going on? why the delay?

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A good life was cut short. Now victim’s family and friends are raising $50K for her daughter to thrive

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023, 5:10 p.m.|Published: Jan. 26, 2023, 3:45 p.m.

By Joshua Rosario | The Jersey Journal

Temara King’s future was coming into focus.

The 35-year-old Jersey City mom planned to open her own fitness-dance class business and she had just earned a promotion to learning disability teaching consultant at Dickinson High School.

But Tuesday morning, those plans came to a tragic end when authorities say King was fatally shot by her ex-husband in her Bergen Avenue apartment. She leaves behind a 14-year-old daughter.

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A GoFundMe campaign, posted Wednesday by King’s cousin, Dynisha King, has already raised $9,000 of the $50,000 goal.

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https://www.nj.com/hudson/2023/01/a-go ... r-daughter-to-thrive.html

NBC News

NJ Teacher Shot Dead; Husband Arrested in PA After Their Daughter Calls 911

The Hudson County prosecutor's office is investigating -- and the woman's 14-year-old daughter was supposedly the one to call 911

By Brian Thompson • Published 1 hour ago • Updated 32 mins ag

A third-grade teacher in New Jersey was shot to death at her Jersey City home early Tuesday, allegedly a victim of domestic violence at the hands of her husband, who was arrested out of state hours later, a high-level police source and other law enforcement sources confirmed.

Sources identified the victim as Temara King, who celebrated her 35th birthday just two weeks ago and taught at Public School Number 5 on Merseles Street. She was killed at her apartment on Bergen Avenue shortly before 7:30 a.m. Sources said her 14-year-old daughter was the one who called 911 and told the dispatcher her dad shot her.

The father, identified by sources as 39-year-old Lucus Cooper, was apprehended by Pennsylvania State Police later Tuesday, the high-ranking police sources said. Charges against him weren't immediately clear, nor did Hudson County prosecutors, who were leading the investigation, immediately confirm the details of the case publicly.

Family members described King as a loving mother. She also was a loving teacher, Jersey City Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Norma Fernandez indicated.

"Our hearts are broken at the sudden violent loss of Temara King," Fernandez said in a statement. "She was an outstanding educator and dedicated faculty member. She will be missed and our prayers go to her family as they cope with the tragedy."

Investigators were seen loading up evidence throughout the morning.

King earned a master's degree with a specialty in special education and recently was promoted.

https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/ ... on-bergen-avenue/4065137/

strongly recommend Dr. Ken Miller in the city, both our PC and dentist go to him as well. He's the doctor that other doctors go to.

Hi everyone,

Looking for a great gastroenterologist.
Any recommendations?

Thanks!

Quote: Or perhaps he wants to get out while the getting's good. The city is somewhat out of control. The road surfaces being one thing.

Getting himself in order to run for Governor?

..for Mayor again. (hmm is there a Mayor WheelMan in our future?)



Dear Jersey City resident,

I hope this email finds you well and your 2023 is off to a great start.

I wanted to share with you a decision I made over the new year. I’ve decided with certainty that this will be my last term as mayor and despite no term limits in Jersey City, I know that I won’t be standing for re-election as Jersey City's mayor in 2025. You can learn more here.

I am forever grateful that you elected me for three terms as your mayor - something that hasn’t been done in more than 50 years, and you did it with record pluralities. In turn, I put everything I could into serving as mayor knowing that I strived every single day to make you proud and move the city forward.

We have done so much together to move Jersey City forward. Our city has become a national model on so many fronts and truly one of the best renaissance stories in the country. I know that three terms is a substantial amount of time to leave a city better than the way it was when we started and I believe we did that.

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to serve this amazing city

I love Jersey City as it is a very special place with the best communities working together towards a better future

Thank you Jersey City.

Sincerely,

Steven M. Fulop

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Whole Storefront - Retail or Office - has private bath!

Right on Newark Ave Downtown the Hippest Area in Downtown Jersey City

Perfect for Lawyer, Accountant, Realtor, Startups etc. Most Brooklyn like area of JC - just 5 Blocks from Grove PATH Subway to Manhattan (5min) - CitiBikes station right out front - near White Eagle Hall (800 person music venue) think Brooklyn's BAM

Space has been an Account's Office - Law Office and for 6 years it was an Art Gallery and a Vintage Boutique - it can have 4 to 5 desk areas! see 30 photo slide show. $1975 is for the whole full Storefront space! It is right on Newark Ave (the main drag in JC)

Rorate Mass tomorrow at 6:00 am. You can then have breakfast with us and hit the Mall when it opens!



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Rorate Mass tomorrow at 6:00 am. You can then have breakfast with us and hit the Mall when it opens!



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LAST CHANCE to grab tickets to our Moms Night Out Holiday Party happening TONIGHT at Downtown Med Spa from 8-10pm! Enjoy a night of pampering with mini facials, unlimited champagne, passed hors d'oeuvres, a dessert table, holiday themed photo corner, exciting goodie bags and giveaways!

Tickets here: https://jcfamilies.com/event/moms-night-out-in-jersey-city/

DON'T TRUST JERSEY CITY. VOTE DOWN THE 12-13-2022 ORDINANCE HEARING. STOP THE TRANSFERE TO THE JCRA. THE CITY WILL SELL THE THEATER AFTER RENOVATIONS TO RECOUP IT'S INVESTMENT !!!!!!