TALES OF OUR CITY: Jersey City becomes the Main Character at Upcoming Book Fair

By Sally Deering  Like a femme fatale in a “dime novel” Jersey City has had its share of bumpy roads, raw deals and men that done her wrong. But the past is the past and take a look at her now, bustling with new construction and waterfront with a skyline of skyscrapers that have given [...]

Recognizing Our Canine Heros

September 11th, 2011 Ceremony to Recognize 9/11 Working Dog Liberty State Park, Jersey City 12:45 pm River View Observer Staff On Sun, Sept 11th, “Finding One Another: the 10th Anniversary Tribute to the Canine Search & Rescue Community of 9/11”  will honor canine working dog teams on the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11th attacks [...]

From Across the River: Images and Reflections of September 11th from the Jersey Side

By Sally Deering On the morning of the 9/11 attack, Jersey City photographer Sandra Swieder grabbed her camera and notebook and headed to the waterfront where she captured the heroic rescue and recovery efforts of firefighters, police officers, doctors, nurses, EMTs and other volunteers. In the days and months that followed, Swieder continued to photograph [...]

The Beat goes on at Maxwell’s, Hoboken’s Landmark Rock ‘n Roll Club and Restaurant

Still Hip after all these Years  By Sally Deering  Cutting edge rock ‘n roll and comfort food that won’t bust your wallet are just two great reasons why Maxwell’s in Hoboken still grooves as a club and restaurant. Ever since the 1980s, Maxwell’s has been the Hoboken venue for up-and-coming bands and some famous ones, [...]

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Hoboken Gets Its Own Ibby’s Falafel

  Popular Downtown Jersey City Eatery expands into Hoboken Adnan Kwara, Ibby to his friends and customers knows a lot about preparing delicious authentic Middle Eastern Cuisine. In 2009. 2010 and also in 2011,  Kwara’s restaurant; Ibby’s Falafel, was voted Best of the Best Falafel by New Jersey Monthly Magazine. Since 1996  Ibby’s Falafel has [...]