The Hoboken Girl Team 
There is no mistaking that summer has arrived – if the beautiful sunny weather wasn’t a dead giveaway, the sudden proliferation of neighbors out eating ice cream sure is. It’s been another busy week in Hudson County and we’ve got all the headlines to keep you up to speed. Among the highlights: Hoboken’s summer programming was announced, which includes free movies, workouts, concerts, and more; team Brazil has arrived in its home-away-from-home in New Jersey ahead of the World Cup; and a new fast casual pasta spot opened in Hoboken.
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– Movies Under the Stars is returning to Hoboken and Jersey City for summer 2026 with free outdoor screenings in local parks and public spaces (The Hoboken Girl).
– Hoboken’s Fitness in the Park series is back for summer 2026 (The Hoboken Girl).
– Battello’s team is opening Barchino, a new pizza restaurant in Jersey City (The Hoboken Girl).
– Rapper Fetty Wap was spotted in Hoboken and Jersey City last weekend (The Hoboken Girl).
– Hoboken’s My Way Sinatra Sing-Off is returning in August 2026 (The Hoboken Girl).
– Hoboken is hosting a lineup of free summer fun for 2026, including outdoor movies, concerts, fitness classes, and other community events (The Hoboken Girl).
– Pronto, a new pasta bar concept, has opened in Hoboken with fresh pasta dishes and a casual Italian dining setup (The Hoboken Girl).
– Jersey City was selected as one of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Flag Cities (The Hoboken Girl).
– The Hoboken City Council gave preliminary approval to a new 2026 municipal budget (The Hoboken Girl).
– Hoboken’s Two01 Hair Salon will celebrate its 10-year anniversary on June 14th (Two01 Hair).
– Bills backed by Senator Raj Mukherji to support water infrastructure projects in Hoboken and Jersey City passed the New Jersey Senate (HudPost).
– Hoboken released the schedule for its Big Match Block Party series, which will bring World Cup watch parties to neighborhoods across the city (City of Hoboken).
– Insomnia Cookies will open in downtown Jersey City at 244 Bay Street (HDSID).
– Jersey City Medical Center honored 300 long-serving staff members and eight retirees at a gala celebrating their years of service (HudPost).
– The City of Hoboken’s Pride crosswalk painting will take place on Sunday June 7th at 8AM at Newark + Washington Street (Nixle).
– North Bergen will name its main library branch after longtime Executive Director Sai Rao in recognition of her service to the community (HudPost).
– The Hudson County Executive + Board of County Commissioners celebrated Pride Month with a flag raising at Brennan Courthouse (Hudson County NJ).
– Hudson Gives 2026 raised $1,095,810, surpassing the $1 million mark for the first time in the campaign’s history (HudPost).
– Former Hoboken Assemblyman Carmelo Garcia was sentenced to one year and one day in prison in connection with a bribery case (Hudson County View).
– A Hudson County clerical error allowed a vendor to spend more than double the amount of its contract (Hudson County View).
– Jersey City Mayor James Solomon said the Liberty Science Center High School project is unlikely to move forward (Hudson County View).
– A new development is planned for 723 Grand Avenue in Jersey City (Jersey Digs).
– Hoboken installed new Bigbelly smart waste and recycling bins along Washington Street and the southern waterfront (City of Hoboken).
– Hoboken mom + filmmaker Liat Ron will debut her film Fear and Now in Hoboken on June 24th (via Liat Ron).
– Renderings were released for phase one of Jersey City’s Canal Crossing master plan (New York YIMBY).
– NJ Transit officials are looking back at lessons from the 2014 Super Bowl as the agency prepares its transportation plan for the 2026 World Cup (NorthJersey.com).
– United Airlines is looking to add more flights at Newark Airport, according to the company’s CEO (NJ.com).
– The Hoboken Fire Department honored 17 members during a commendation ceremony recognizing their professionalism, bravery, and service (City of Hoboken).
– Team Brazil arrived in New Jersey ahead of the World Cup (Yahoo Sports).
– Repairs are moving forward at Coles Park in Jersey City, with upgrades planned to improve the neighborhood green space (Jersey Digs).
– Hoboken and Hudson County will present the preferred design for Willow Avenue Vision Zero safety improvements (City of Hoboken).
– Newport received 135 applications for its 40th anniversary $1 million philanthropy initiative, which will award grants to Jersey City-based nonprofits (Hudson County View).
– NJ Transit World Cup train ticket sales are reportedly lagging just days before the first MetLife Stadium match (NJ.com).
– New York and New Jersey transit officials are preparing for major World Cup travel disruptions and crowd management challenges as fans commute between the city and MetLife Stadium (The New York Times).
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