The Hoboken Girl Team 
It’s the first full week of summer, and in New Jersey, that means there’s something to see at every corner. Aside from the excitement of the World Cup, Fourth of July weekend on the way, and a dance with warmer weather, there are so many things happening around Hoboken + Jersey City. We’ve rounded up a list of everything to keep tabs on, including a Hoboken resident who swam 28.5 miles around Manhattan; new iced coffee pops at Saoco Cafe; and an incoming advertising program in Hoboken.
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.
Hoboken approved a new advertising program for public spaces, such as buses, freestanding signs, and other city-owned assets (The Hoboken Girl).
A Hoboken resident swam 28.5 miles around Manhattan, including the Hudson River, as part of a fundraising effort (The Hoboken Girl).
Man killed by NJ Transit train near Hoboken station (Patch).
Hoboken artist Ricardo Roig is painting a new mural at Willow House, which will celebrate the city’s sense of community (The Hoboken Girl).
Hoboken’s annual St. Ann’s Feast is officially one month away, and will run from 7/22 – 7/26 (The Hoboken Girl).
A free Fourth of July celebration is returning to Pier A Park in Hoboken on 7/4 (The Hoboken Girl).
Bangalore Kitchen opened in Jersey City, bringing South Indian, North Indian, + Indo-Chinese dishes under one roof (The Hoboken Girl).
A Journal Square high-rise project advanced with plans for 150 public parking spaces and affordable housing units (Jersey City Times).
Square Market will become the very first retail tenant at Jersey City’s West Side Square development (Real Estate NJ).
Jane’s Matcha is getting a new storefront in The Heights, and we got a sneak peek (The Jersey City Girl).
We tried Saoco Cafe’s new iced coffee pops for the summer season (The Hoboken Girl).
Two people were severely burned in a fire at a vacant New Jersey bank (NJ.com).
The Real Housewives of New Jersey cast was seen filming at Pier 13 in Hoboken (looks like we’ll have to add it to our list of RHONJ landmarks?!)
The Baked Bear, a new DIY ice cream sandwich concept, is coming to Hoboken (The Hoboken Girl).
A new Subway location is now open at 205 Hudson Street in Hoboken, joining the city’s long list of spots to grab a sub (The Hoboken Girl).
The Bayonne Police Department is requesting the public’s help in locating a man accused of stealing $60,000 in jewelry (Hudson County View).
Whole Foods in Jersey City shut down for 4 days, due to a power failure (The Jersey City Girl).
We spotted a new coffee cart called The Cup in Your Hand at Pier A in Hoboken (yes, that’s news in our world), and we tried a matcha (The Cup in Your Hand).
World Cup fans named East Rutherford as one of the hardest host cities to navigate during the tournament, due to traffic and commuting complications (The Bergen County Girl).
A judge vacated a temporary restraining order against the NJDOH regarding Jersey City’s Heights University Hospital closure (Hudson County View).
Hoboken officials approved a 13-story tower at Stevens Institute of Technology, replacing Davis Hall (Jersey Digs).
More than 26,000 New Jersey residents have lost SNAP food benefits since new federal work rules kicked in (Gothamist).
Baking Mama is expanding from Hoboken to a new Jersey City Heights location (The Hoboken Girl).
There was police activity between 6th and 7th Streets in Hoboken, which was due to an unfounded threat made to a business, according to the Hoboken Police Department (The Hoboken Girl).
Hoboken was ranked as the No. 1 place to bike in NJ, which officials say benefits drivers and pedestrians too (NJ.com).
OurBus added a new bus route connecting Jersey City + Philadelphia (OurBus).
Wonder Hoboken is expanding to late-night hours and will now be open until 5AM (Wonder).
Leasing launches at Hudson House West in downtown Jersey City’s Soho West (Hudson House).
The City of Hoboken launched a rent control education campaign ahead of its property registration deadline (Hudson County View).
Mayor Solomon of Jersey City announced town halls to discuss the 2026 budget and a proposed tax increase (City of Jersey City).
Six people were scammed near Hoboken Terminal within two weeks, according to the Hoboken Police Department (Patch).
Court Street Restaurant + Bar in Hoboken’s wine list earned Wine Spectator’s “Best of Award of Excellence” award (Wine Spectator).
Hoboken will restrict vehicle access ahead of Fourth of July celebrations, encouraging public transit as an alternative (News 12 New Jersey).
Jersey City Mayor James Solomon delayed the vote on a proposed 20% tax hike, while warning of ongoing fiscal challenges (Gothamist).
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