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The Jersey City Planning Board took an unexpected turn last night after Board Chair Christopher Langston and Vice Chair Dr. Orlando Gonzalez stepped down after serving in their roles for more than 14 years. “So I’ve been on this board since August of 2013, and I’ve been chair of this...

After a sudden roof collapse forced them out of their homes, the tenants of the 27-unit apartment complex at 27 Park Place in Bloomfield demanded justice after their landlord terminated their leases. At a May 12 press conference, tenants expressed their frustration at being unable to return to their homes,...

The Bayonne 2nd Ward City Council race is heading to a June 9th runoff after none of the four candidates were able to secure over 50 percent of the vote, with the battle for second place poised to be a photo finish. Bayonne Board of Education Trustee Melissa Godesky-Rodriguez, who...

Incumbent Michael Melham faced backlash for his handling of a massive warehouse fire that shut down schools for more than a week.

EAST ORANGE — A small gathering was held outside the Fellowship Civic Center last week to celebrate a $250,000 federal appropriation that will help renovate the long-time community space. “It’s a special day in the city of East Orange,” said Mayor Ted Green. The $250,000 will fund...

Via Jersey City has served millions of riders since 2020. Via Jersey City has served millions since 2020, but city leaders facing a budget gap say the $8 million cost is hard to justify. [ more › ]

Jersey City’s West Side welcomed its first big box retailer Tuesday as Target opened its doors to customers at 3:00 p.m. after months of anticipation. The 119,000-square-foot store will be an anchor retailer for Stadium Plaza, which already includes Acme and Planet Fitness. The store is pegged to be a draw for other bu

NEW YORK (WOLF) — A Broadway performer is facing a murder charge after police say a 76-year-old man with ties to northeastern Pennsylvania was pushed down a subway staircase in what investigators describe as an unprovoked attack. Authorities say 32-year-old Rhamell Burke, who previously appeared in various Broadway pro

The 1999 film Never Been Kissed followed the journey of Josie Geller, a wannabe investigative journalist played by Drew Barrymore . In the film, Josie went undercover as a student at her former high school to observe how teenagers behave. Josie wound up falling for a teacher, and the pair ended up having a romantic rel

Twelve people were hurt in an escalator accident at the Gershwin Theatre on Wednesday night.