The Hoboken Girl Team 
June 21st: it’s the summer solstice, International Day of Yoga, and of course, Father’s Day. The longest day of the year coinciding with Father’s Day is a karmic coincidence, but we’d like to think it’s so we can get more time to thank, celebrate, and just hang out with our dads, grandfathers, uncles, brothers, teachers, and other special father figures. Thank you for everything you do!
Between the World Cup and the Knicks win, it’s hard to imagine that there is any other news to think about, but we’ve got all the other Hoboken + Jersey City headlines to keep you up to speed. Among the highlights: Jane’s Matcha will open a cafe in Jersey City; Hoboken officials announced traffic restrictions ahead of the 4th of July; and New Jersey residents can vote on the name of the state’s newest park.
PS: Every week, we round up the top news stories of the week from both our site and aggregate across the web from various sources because there’s SO much happening. You can read more at the links below, and always feel free to submit any news tips to [email protected] or via DM @thehobokengirl on IG. Our email newsletter also shares more of our top stories on a twice-weekly basis, which you can sign up for here.
– Knicks players Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns both have New Jersey connections, giving local fans even more reason to root for the team (The Hoboken Girl).
– Popular beverage cart + farmers market vendor Jane’s Matcha is opening a cafe in Jersey City (The Hoboken Girl).
– Remediation-related smells have prompted resident concerns and city monitoring at the former Sunoco site at 13th + Willow in Hoboken (The Hoboken Girl).
– Residents can cast their vote to name New Jersey’s newest state park (The Hoboken Girl).
– Hoboken hosted a World Cup ticket lottery for local youth, giving young residents a chance to attend FIFA World Cup 2026 matches in the region (The Hoboken Girl).
– A North Bergen man was convicted in the 2024 fatal shooting of Hoboken resident Damon Murray (The Hoboken Girl).
– Hoboken officials announced plans for road closures and other restrictions for the July 4th celebrations (The Hoboken Girl).
– CorePower Yoga is opening inside Willow House in Uptown Hoboken (The Hoboken Girl).
– A PS #38 educator was recognized as Jersey City Public Schools’ districtwide Teacher of the Year (Jersey City Times).
– RWJBarnabas Health is investing $1.7 million to support Hudson County nonprofits working to improve community health, expand access to care, and address social determinants of health (RWJBarnabas Health).
– The Hoboken Police Department swore in six new officers at a ceremony this week (City of Hoboken).
– A $220 million tower with 542 rental units is planned in Journal Square (NJ.com).
– Jersey City Mayor James Solomon, Public Safety Director Anthony Ambrose, and the Jersey City Police Department announced an expansion of the ARRIVE Together program, increasing mental health crisis response coverage from two to four days per week and adding more trained officers in partnership with Jersey City Medical Center (City of Jersey City).
– This World Cup fan was spotted walking to the stadium (not advised) (@sunflowers.for.evelyn via TikTok).
– Hoboken Charter School named Kaylee Inglis, who will study Computer Science at the University of Exeter, as valedictorian, and Brayah O’Connor, who will study Linguistics at Montclair State University with plans, as salutatorian (via Hoboken Charter School).
– International Day of Yoga will be celebrated in Hoboken on June 21st with a free class at Pier A (International Day of Yoga).
– A Marriott-branded hotel is coming to Journal Square’s Imperial Tower (Jersey City Times).
– The Café at Journal Squared launched a new Thursday-through-Saturday “After Hours” menu featuring beer, wine, burgers, sandwiches, wings, and loaded nachos (Almost Home via Instagram).
– The Hoboken City Council approved a proposal to sell ads on public assets to create an additional revenue stream for the city (Hudson County View).
– Jersey City Mayor James Solomon announced a plan to increase Q3 taxes to 20% as a way to offset the city’s $235 million deficit (Office of the Mayor of Jersey City).
– Men from three counties were arrested after a large Hoboken street fight was caught on video (Patch Hoboken).
– This American Dream Mall shopper was surprised to see more World Cup fans walking to and around the stadium (@lowkeyyri via TikTok).
– Five women were hospitalized with burns after an acid attack in Jersey City, according to officials (ABC7NY).
– Korean fried chicken spot Don Chicken is opening a new Jersey City location (Jersey Digs).
– New Jersey farmers in all 21 counties are eligible to apply for FSA emergency loan assistance after a federal freeze disaster declaration was approved for crop damage from April 19th through April 22nd (New Jersey Department of Agriculture).
– There will be a blood drive on June 24th at the Jersey City Public Library main branch, and donors will get a box of Girl Scout cookies as a thank you (New York Blood Center.
– Officials cut the ribbon on Hudson Place, marking the latest milestone in the Hoboken Connect redevelopment project (Hudson County View).
– NJ Transit handled World Cup crowds and regular commuters during match-day travel, but its $98 fare continued to draw criticism from riders (NJ.com).
– An arrest was made in the Greenville acid attack case, and one of the victims was transferred to a burn unit for treatment (Jersey City Times).
– A New Yorker writer attempted to canoe to the World Cup in New Jersey (The New Yorker).
– An interim Jersey City budget report alleges that the prior administration left $109 million in unpaid bills (Hudson County View).
– Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure Day spent more than $30 million while filming in New Jersey (which premieres today) (NJEDA).
– World Cup tourists have become obsessed with New Jersey delis while visiting the region for the tournament (NJ.com).
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