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Live On Stage, Local Live Theater, Our Community

Sam Shephard’s “True West” presented by Jersey City’s Attic Ensemble

September 16, 2010 admin Leave a comment

Directed by CHRISTINE DALZELL Â Featuring:

JAMIE EFFROS
J MICHAEL POLICASTRO
PAULINE WALSH
BRANAN WHITEHEAD
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Â Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm; Sunday matinees at 3 pm and Thursday September 30th at 7 pm.

In this American classic, sons of a desert dwelling alcoholic and a suburban wanderer clash over a film script. Austin, the achiever, is working on a script he has already sold when Lee, his demented petty thief brother, drops in. “A masterwork – tells us a truth, as glimpsed by a genius.” -New York Post
This play contains adult themes and language.

$20.00 general admission, $15 students and seniors. Group rates are also available.
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Natural Gas Pipeline in California Suburb Highlights Safety Concerns Expressed by Jersey City Officials

September 11, 2010 admin Leave a comment

Impact in Densely Populated Jersey City Would Be Catastrophic

JERSEY CITY – Mayor Jerramiah T. Healy and other city officials today reiterated concerns about the construction of a natural gas pipeline in Jersey City following Thursday night’s devastating pipeline explosion in a suburb of San Francisco.

Â “We have repeatedly expressed our concerns about Spectra Energy running a high-pressure natural gas pipeline through our city, and what happened yesterday in San Bruno brings those fears to a new level,” said Mayor Healy. “While the incident in California is still under investigation, the explosion there claimed several lives, injured many, and leveled dozens of homes. If this type of explosion were to happen in a city our size, we cannot begin to comprehend the level of devastation, destruction and loss of life. It would be catastrophic.” Continue reading Natural Gas Pipeline in California Suburb Highlights Safety Concerns Expressed by Jersey City Officials →

Education, General, Our Community

Hudson County Community College Announces Speakers for 2010-2011 Lecture Series

September 1, 2010 admin Leave a comment

Line-up includes higher education leader Dr. Terry O’Banion,

actor/activist Edward James Olmos

renowned author/intellect Cornel West

and TV journalist/producer Juju Chang

Photos: source Bing.com

Â JERSEY CITY, N.J. / September 1, 2010 – Although they are from very different walks of life, each of the four speakers slated to appear in the Hudson County Community College 2010-2011 Lecture Series has worked to improve life and has acted as inspiration for thousands.

The series begins on Wednesday, September 22, 2010 with the appearance of Dr. Terry O’Banion, Director of the Community College Leadership Program at Walden University.

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Our Community

JCLG Celebrates 10 Years of Pride on August 28th with Festival and March

August 29, 2010 admin Leave a comment

The Jersey City Gay and Lesbian Organizations 10 Annual Pride Festival was held on August 28th, 2010 at Exchange Place in Jersey City. Many people came out for the eventÂ and celebrated the day with warm weather, music, food, and pride.

More photos to come please check back.

Our Community

Holy Rosary Feast Brings Out Large Crowds Last Week

August 17, 2010 admin Leave a comment

Former Â Parishoners of Downtown Jersey City’s Oldest Parish Come back in Record numbers Â for this years La Festa Italiana

August 11 to August 15th Holy Rosary Church located on 6th Street between Monmouth and Brunswick Street in Downtown Jersey City held itâ€™s annual La Festa Italiana.
The following are images from the five day event which is celebrated each year in August.
What made this years street festival special was Holy Rosaryâ€™s upcoming Anniversary of 125 years as a downtown, Jersey City Parish.
Over the yearâ€™s the feast has become a meeting place for old
friends, class mates, and neighbors who have since moved away and come back to attend the feast.

See more feast photos

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General, Our Community

DO YOU REMEMBER OLD JERSEY CITY?

August 13, 2010 admin Leave a comment

You know you are from Jersey City if you remember…
I receivedÂ Â this in an email today. My Jersey City friends may remember many of the places and things. Have fun, I did.Â

Source:Â Truth Speaks- Icypeals Blogspot -Â Thanks Mimi

*Seeing the Three Stooges Live at the Stanley Theater
*Live Acappella Shows at the State Theater
* Hudson Boulevard had islands.
*Ferris High School
*Singing Doo-Wop under the tresstle on Monmouth Street
*Hanging out at Coletta’s Bar
* You knew how O’Hara’s gotÂ it’s name.
* You knew all the troublemakers beforeÂ they became cops.
– Martin Luther King Drive was JacksonÂ Avenue
– Christopher Columbus Drive was RailroadÂ Avenue
– Luiz Munoz Marin Boulevard was HendersonÂ Street
-Manila Avenue was Grove Street
– Roosevelt Lanes & Putney’sÂ Pub
– Annual Holy Name Parade
– What Harvard on the Blvd. and St.Â Richards on the Hill are
– The color scheme of the bus lines:Â
… Brown: Central Avenue; Red: Montgomery/West Side, Green: Bergen/Lafayette,Â Orange: Bergen Avenue
– Getting Sunday suits at Robert HallÂ
– Bettingers on the Square
– Uncle Milties/Bergen Point
– The Skyline Cabana Club
– You shopped in Woolworth on JournalÂ
Square and went to the Griddle or Driftwood after a movie.
– The Hudson Mall was a strip mallÂ
– Instead of the Hudson Mall there
was: Two Guys from Harrison; Great Eastern, and Valley Fair
– Instead of the dollar stores thereÂ was Johns Bargain Stores
– You could actually swim in the ReservoirÂ (on the sneak)
– The giant roach in the exterminatorsÂ window on Westside Avenue
– Floor shows at the Canton Tea GardenÂ Chinese Restaurant
– You’ve said “Youse”Â about 100 times in one day

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Art Views, Education, Our Community

HCCC Art Student-Produced Mural Unveiled at 25 Journal Squareâ€™s Student Lounge

June 25, 2010 admin Leave a comment

Hudson County Community College

On Wednesday, May 12, Hudson County Community College’s Fine Art Department and the Office of Student Activities held an unveiling ceremony of a 4′ x 18′ mural painted specifically for the Student Lounge at 25 Journal Square.

Â In addition to the mural reception, the Fine Art Department had the students’ works on view in the Student Art Gallery on the fourth floor at 25 Journal Square.

Â Pictured are Laurie Riccadonna (third from left), Coordinator of the Fine Art program, and College students who participated in the production of the mural during the spring semester.

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Jersey City to Hold Second Annual “Made in Jersey City Day” HUGE SUCCESS

June 15, 2010 admin Leave a comment

Daylong event to celebrate entrepreneurs & businesses who have chosen to design and produce their products in Jersey City

JERSEY CITY – Mayor Jerramiah T. HealyÂ Â and that the City of Jersey City and the Jersey City Economic Development Corporation showcased and honor businesses that have chosen to establish and conduct their business in Jersey City by conducting the Second Annual “Made in Jersey City” Day. The event was held from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at City Hall (280 Grove Street) in the City Council Chambers. A press conference will be held at 11:00 a.m., with Mayor Healy, Jersey City Economic Development Corporation Chief Executive Officer Eugene Nelson and Jersey City Urban Enterprise Zone Director Roberta Farber welcoming the seven companies being honored this year and members of the community. Continue reading Jersey City to Hold Second Annual “Made in Jersey City Day” HUGE SUCCESS →

Our Community, Travel

Port Authority Joins With NJ Transit, MTA and Mastercard to Offer Contactless Bank Cards for Area Transit Riders

June 2, 2010 admin Leave a comment

Â Jersey City Mayor Jerrimiah Healy seen here utilizing the new “Tap and Go” programÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â photo: by steveamack.com

Customers on the Port Authority’s PATH rail system now can simply “Tap and Go” with their credit cards, under a regional six-month program that began on Tuesday June 1st.

Eleven of PATH’s 13 stations (except the Christopher and 9th street stations) have been equipped with special payment readers, allowing riders to tap a contacltess credit card or other device like a key fob to pay fares.

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Art Views, Music Views, On the Waterfront, Our Community

The 2nd Annual Village Art & Flea Market Held on Saturday May 15th Brings Out Huge Crowd

May 18, 2010 admin Leave a comment

River View Observer Photographer Captures the Event on Camera

On Saturday, May 15th The Village Neighborhood Association, with the support of 4th Street Arts,Â hosted The 2nd Annual Village Art & Flea Market. A few thousand people came out to shop and mingleâ€¦

Taking place at the crossroads of 4th Street, Newark Avenue and Brunswick Street, the event featured an array of local artistsâ€™ works, the finest up-and-coming bands New Jersey has to offer, and delicious food from local vendors.

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Impact in Densely Populated Jersey City Would Be Catastrophic

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