The Hoboken Girl Team 
The cold weather continues, but a relatively mild afternoon reminded us that spring is on its way. We’ve got lots of headlines for you this week, including updates on two local hospitals, where you can learn more about Super Bowl performer Bad Bunny, and the final word on Jersey City’s ill-fated Pompidou project.
Every week, we round up the top news stories of the week from both our site, The Hoboken Girl, and aggregate across the web from various sources. You can read more at the links, and always feel free to submit any news tips to [email protected]. Our newsletter shares more on a weekly basis, which you can sign up for here.
– In a dispute centered on development plans, a lawsuit has been filed over zoning approvals tied to the Heights University Hospital project in Jersey City, challenging how the city handled the application process. (Jersey Digs)
– The Palisades Medical Center has completed the first phase of a $50 million emergency room renovation, unveiling a significantly expanded and modernized facility designed to improve patient flow and care. (Bergen Record)
– Rutgers University is offering a new course exploring the cultural impact and global influence of music superstar Bad Bunny. (The Hoboken Girl)
– There’s big progress on a new greenway in North Jersey that will connect the Hudson County area to the Essex County area. The plan for the Essex-Hudson Greenway, a project transforming an old rail line into a nearly nine-mile park with walking and biking paths, was revealed this week. (The Hoboken Girl)
– Pompidou, or pompidon’t? The proposal to bring an iconic Paris museum to a New Jersey city has officially fallen through, with Jersey City Mayor James Solomon confirming the deal is dead. (Art News)
– Hoboken’s newest cocktail lounge, SRO, from the team behind Anthony David’s, just opened at 107 10th Street, offering moody NYC-inspired drinks and a cozy vibe with future plans for a downstairs listening room and lounge. (The Hoboken Girl)
– Dutch’s Sandwich Shop has opened its second location at 86 Garden Street in Hoboken, bringing its creative, flavor-forward sandwiches from Montclair to the neighborhood. (The Hoboken Girl)
– Transit woes for PATH riders continue: PATH riders in Hoboken and Jersey City should brace for service delays this February due to scheduled maintenance and infrastructure work. (The Hoboken Girl)
– Alessio’s Italian empire expands again in Hudson County, this time to downtown Jersey City. The local Italian eatery + cafe is set to open in DTJC in 2026 — and yes, The Hoboken Girl sandwich will be on the menu, of course. (The Hoboken Girl)
– A newly proposed New Jersey bill would require chain restaurants to offer healthier kids’ meal options as part of a statewide effort to improve childhood nutrition. (New Jersey Senate Democrats)
– The Hoboken High School was placed on lockdown on February 10th following a reported security concern, with officials later confirming students and staff were safe. (The Hoboken Girl)
– Local restaurant Meryendang Pinoy in Jersey City has temporarily closed after a fire damaged the restaurant space, while neighbors have set up a GoFundMe to support the displaced owners. (The Hoboken Girl)
– Modcup has officially opened its new roastery and café in Jersey City in February, expanding its footprint with a fresh space for coffee lovers. (The Hoboken Girl)
– What’s new in Bayonne? A lot. Bayonne is seeing a wave of new development and business openings, signaling continued growth across the city. (The Hoboken Girl)
– The City of Hoboken has announced its lineup of spring art programs for children and young adults, offering a range of creative classes for local families. (City of Hoboken)
– New speakeasy at San Patricios in Jersey City: A hidden speakeasy called The Life of Reilly is set to open this spring beneath San Patricios in Jersey City, offering vintage Irish-Mexican–inspired cocktails and entertainment. (The Hoboken Girl)
– Students from four Jersey City high schools walked out of class and marched to City Hall to protest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions and show solidarity with immigrant communities. (Hudson County View)
– A historic powerhouse building in downtown Jersey City was declared structurally unstable after cracks worsened, prompting road closures and raising questions about its future. (Jersey Digs)
– Hoboken’s Caffe Buon Gusto has temporarily shut its doors and canceled reservations after a two-alarm fire on February 11th while it awaits fire department approval to reopen. (The Hoboken Girl)
– Hoboken’s beloved annual mozzarella festival, Mutzfest, is returning on April 26th with tastings, live music, and local vendors under the 14th Street Viaduct. (The Hoboken Girl)
– Hoboken’s new mayor is proposing a reorganization of city departments and a volunteer snow removal program to streamline services and better support the community. (The Hoboken Girl)
– A construction accident at a high-rise site on Observer Highway in Hoboken injured two workers who were rescued by firefighters and taken to the hospital, and authorities have paused work and are investigating what happened. (Yahoo News)
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