Northern New Jersey Fishing Report- March 5, 2026
Finally, some fish are being caught. Despite the cold and rain, striper anglers have been out chasing bass since opening day and enjoying success. They’re not big, and the action isn’t crazy, but resident fish are biting in local rivers and bays. Bloodworms and soft plastics are proving best for early spring.
The Triple-Decker Sandwiches At This Iconic New Jersey Deli Are Worth The Drive
If you’ve never questioned your ability to open your mouth wide enough to accommodate a sandwich, you’ve never been to Hobby’s Delicatessen in Newark. These triple-decker creations are less like food and more like edible skyscrapers, and they’re absolutely worth whatever journey it takes to get here.
16 People Injured, Some Hospitalized as Bus Collides with Car on Manhattan Bridge
No fatalities were reported in the accident, according to officials
Solomon Appoints Deputy Fire Chief Hart to Top Role in Public Safety Department
Mayor James Solomon has selected one of Jersey City’s senior firefighters to serve as acting deputy public safety director, the administration announced Friday morning. By sharing your email address with us, you’ll be entitled to view two Jersey City Times articles each month. In addition, you’ll be signed up for the...
Grammy Winner Jerry “Wonda” Duplessis Donates Music Equipment to HS in Newark
Multi-Grammy-winning producer Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis returned to West Side High School in Newark last week. He donated professional music-technology equipment to the school's program. The alumnus spent two days working with students and brought a group to his Platinum Sounds recording studio in New York City....
Piles of uncollected trash remain in this N.J. city a week after monster blizzard....
Addressing a messy problem aggravated by last month’s blizzard, Newark officials declared an emergency to expedite the purchase of 16 new garbage trucks, with still more on the way. The City Council on Wednesday approved an “emergency declaration” stating that “professionals and consultants of the Department of...
Advocates push Newark school board to cut ties with food vendor that supplies controversial...
Sign up for Chalkbeat Newark’s free newsletter to get the latest news about the city’s public school system delivered to your inbox. As Newark Board of Education members, parents, and students shuffled into Sir Isaac Newton Elementary School in advance of the board’s February meeting, they passed a small group of...
N.J. lab cited for state Medicaid violations, ordered to pay $3.4M
An Essex County clinical laboratory was cited for dozens of New Jersey Medicaid violations and ordered to pay back over $3.4 million, according to a report from the Office of the State Comptroller. An audit of Sunrise Clinical Lab in Irvington discovered that the lab billed for drug tests that...
2026 Jersey City Pride Festival Theme Unveiled as Organizer Becomes Nonprofit
The founder of Jersey City Pride, which produces the annual Jersey City Pride Festival, announced that the organization has become a registered nonprofit and unveiled the theme for the 2026 festival this week. By sharing your email address with us, you’ll be entitled to view two Jersey City Times articles...
Edible Cheese Pasta Bowls? Only At This NJ Italian Restaurant!
A New Jersey Italian restaurant is going viral for serving pasta in edible cheese bowls. The homemade dishes are drawing huge attention and food lovers are ready to drive across NJ to try one.
