Community6 months ago
Jersey City–Born Priest Marks 104th Birthday
Monsignor James C. Turro, a native of Jersey City and the oldest priest in the Archdiocese of Newark, celebrated his 104th birthday with a week of...
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Community6 months agoSaint Peter’s University Ranked Among Top Online MPA Programs in New Jersey
Saint Peter’s University’s online Master of Public Administration (MPA) program was ranked the second-best in New Jersey for 2026 by PublicAdministrationPolicy.org. The program was recognized for...
Community6 months agoNorth Bergen Mourns the Passing of Anthony P. Vainieri Sr. at 98
Anthony P. Vainieri Sr., a former state assemblyman, township commissioner, and longtime owner of the Vainieri Funeral Home, passed away on January 21, 2026, at the...
Community6 months agoAuthor Saadia Faruqi Visits McNair Academic to Celebrate New Ms. Marvel Novel
Students at McNair Academic High School welcomed author Saadia Faruqi on January 17 for a book talk and signing celebrating the release of Ms. Marvel: Remnants...
Community6 months agoLiberty Science Center Unveils New Touch Tank and Climate VR Experience
Liberty Science Center has opened two new climate-focused installations as part of its renovation of the “Our Hudson Home” exhibit. The Izzo Family Touch Tank and...
Community6 months agoFour Guttenberg School Board Trustees Begin New Terms
Four members of the Guttenberg Board of Education were sworn in earlier this month following their election in November 2025. Angela Travelli was named board president...
Community7 months agoHigh Tech High School Wins EGF Nation-Wide Chess Tournament
High Tech High School, team name “High Tech Laser Cats,” won the Esports Gaming Federation (EGF) High School and Middle School National Chess Tournament. The online...
Community7 months agoWest New York Middle School Project Moves Forward with $91.75M Contract
The New Jersey Schools Development Authority (SDA) has awarded a $91.75 million design-build contract to Terminal Construction Corporation for a new middle school in West New...
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How the NJ Minimum Wage Increase Affects Hudson County Workers
Effective on January 1st, 2026, New Jersey’s statewide minimum wage for most employees has increased by $0.43 from $15.49 to $15.92. Some job types have received...
Community7 months agoGovernor Signs Law Finalizing Merger of NJCU and Kean University
Governor Phil Murphy has signed legislation authorizing the formal merger of New Jersey City University (NJCU) into the Kean University system, a move officials say secures...