With the Fourth of July weekend behind us and temps soaring, it’s the perfect time to enjoy slow summer weekends soaking up the many events in our area and beyond. …
COVID-19
Hoboken COVID-19 Testing Moves to Jersey City Today Until Monday
It seems as if the news saga surrounding the coronavirus is never-ending. Each day there’s something new — like the introduction of an executive order requiring people in NJ to…
NJ Governor Murphy to Sign Executive Order Requiring Masks Outdoors
With each passing day, more and more COVID-related news comes to light. This past week, the State of New Jersey issued a travel advisory for residents traveling to and from…
The States on New Jersey’s COVID-19 Travel Advisory List + Your FAQs Answered
Although summer is in full swing, that doesn’t mean that the coronavirus has taken a summer vacation. In fact, the COVID-19 pandemic is still in full effect, even though New…
Mayor Bhalla Introduces 2020 Hoboken Budget Proposal, Council Members Respond
As layoffs and budget shortfalls abound in the wake of COVID-19, Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla has introduced the city’s 2020 municipal budget on Monday. In his announcement, Mayor Bhalla stated…
10 Socially-Distant Activities to Do in Hoboken + Jersey City
“Socially distant” is one of the most commonly heard phrases lately and it seems to be the top thing to do — aka spending time with others while six feet…
Hoboken Announces ‘Open Streets’ on Sinatra Drive This July 4th Weekend
In the next open streets pilot closure in the Mile Square, Mayor Ravi Bhalla announced Friday that Hoboken’s “open streets” program will continue this holiday weekend along the waterfront on…
4th of July Activities in Hoboken + Jersey City, Even Though Fireworks Are Canceled
Summer is upon us, but the pandemic is still far from over. Many of the traditional Fourth of July festivities, such as the annual Jersey City street festival, concert, and…
Summer is here and under normal circumstances, this would be a big travel season. We’d usually be shoulder-to-shoulder with fellow passengers in TSA lines and sitting closely together on planes…
Jersey City Introduces Body Temperature + Mask Scanners at Municipal Buildings
Watch out Silicon Valley because Jersey City just took a big step in technological advancement! This week, Jersey City Mayor Steven M. Fulop introduced state-of-the-art body temperature scanners and mask…
Language in New NJ Budget Plan Could Impact Liberty State Park
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed a $7.7 billion stop-gap budget on Tuesday, allowing the state government to keep running through September 30th. The Democratic-controlled Legislature passed the spending bill…
‘It Felt Like Someone Had Locked Up My Lungs:’ A COVID-19 Patient Shares Their Story
Although things throughout the state are slowly starting to reopen, that doesn’t mean that COVID-19 has gone anywhere. In fact, the very real reality is that patients of COVID-19 are…