Elsa and Olaf of Disney’s Frozen are heading to Newport Skates, where they’ll meet and take photos with children from Jersey City on Saturday, Feb. 25th! The characters will be on ice from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. and the event is free to the public.
When: Saturday, February 25, 2017 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Where: Newport Skates, 95 River Drive, Jersey City, NJ 07310
Website: http://www.newportrentals.com/life-at-newport/events/elsaandolaf/
The 2016 Newport Liberty Half Marathon is happening this Sunday September 18th along the Hudson River waterfront in Jersey City. Registration numbers keep climbing (upwards of 3,000!) and this year’s race will be the biggest one yet!
Runners will receive long sleeve t-shirts and finisher medals, not to mention the $3,000 in prize money that’s up for grabs. Beer and snacks from NJ Beer Co. and Cosi in Newport are waiting for participants at the finish line.
Sunday, September 18, 2016
Racers take their mark at 8:30 a.m. Registration opens at 6:45 a.m.
Newport Town Square
100 Town Square Place
Jersey City, NJ 07310
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Newport Jersey City, NJ is hosting  Sunday, May 17th from 11AM to 1PM, the Newport Spring Carnival. The event  is taking place along the Jersey City waterfront at Newport Green. The event marks the opening of the Newport Carousel, but in addition there will also be a petting zoo for the first time ever!
In addition to the carousel opening and petting zoo there will be a bounce obstacle course, carnival games, miniature golf, face painting and more!
Newport Spring Carnival
Address: Newport Green, 14th Street, Jersey City, NJ 07310
Date/Time: May 17th, 11:00am – 1:00pm
Newport Town Square
100 Town Square Place
Jersey City, NJ 07310
Jersey City’s popular half marathon championship marks its 21st year! Recreational and elite runners from around the country can compete for $3,000 in prize money on a USA Track & Field-certified course that interweaves with the Hudson River Waterfront Walkway from Newport to Liberty State Park.
The open-air race, sponsored this year by BATS Global Markets, has been called the most beautiful course in the Tri-State area with spectacular views of Lower Manhattan, the Statue of Liberty and the Verrazano Bridge. Continue reading 21st Annual BATS Global Markets Newport Liberty Half Marathon Sunday, September 21, 2014
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 11th Annual Newport 10,000 - Saturday, May 3rd, 2014 at 8:30 a.m.
Newport Town Square, 100 Town Square Pl, Jersey City, NJ 07310
Known as the fastest course in the tri-state area, the Newport 10,000 is a 10K road race along the Hudson River waterfront in Jersey City’s community of Newport. Recreational and elite runners will have the opportunity to compete at the highest level for their share of $15,000 in prize money. Continue reading 10th Annual Newport 10,000 in Jersey City
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Jersey City, N.J. (Jan. 15, 2013) – Jersey City’s booming waterfront will get its first family-style Italian restaurant this month when Loradella’s Family Pizzeria opens at 126 River Dr., a 4,000-square-foot, ground-floor retail space at Newport’s Aquablu apartment tower. Owned by George and Lorraine Arthur, the new Italian eatery will be the 16th addition to The Restaurants at Newport, a diverse collection of upscale to fast casual restaurants located at Newport, the LeFrak Organization’s mixed-use development community on the Hudson River in Jersey City.
“George and I were looking to start a new project and discovered Newport at the recommendation of our chef and manager, Adel, who lives nearby. We immediately fell in love with the location,†said Lorraine Arthur, co-owner of Loradella’s Family Pizzeria. “At Loradella’s, we hope to bring Newport a family-friendly atmosphere and good food at a reasonable price. We know the kids are going to love the arcade too.†Continue reading Jersey City’s Newest Restaurant, Loradella’s Family Pizzeria, to Open in Newport
“To Park or not to Park”
Hudson Transportation Management Association’s Joins Salute to World Parks in Newport Waterfront Area in Jersey City, NJ
What’s the saying… “All the worlds a stage.” On Friday September 17th in the Newport waterfront section in downtown Jersey City, the Hudson Transportation Management Association used two parking spaces to prove that point.
 Joing a world salute to parks, the HTMA , placed the Actors Shakespeare Company of New Jersey City University pictured above between two parking spaces on Town Square Place and Pavonia area to show that land used for parking is actually valuable real estate that could be used for public theater, parks, community uses and other events.
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Enjoy Special Rates, Free Weekend Nights & More with Newport’s New Stylish Hotel- The Westin
 Get away from the pressures of city life with an escape to serene Jersey City Newport’s new Westin hotel offering rooms and meeting spaces with breathtaking panoramic views of the Hudson River Waterfront, stylish Manhattan living and exclusive amenities such as a Westin WORKOUT® fitness center, Westin Heavenly Bed® and Westin Heavenly Bath® products. For travelers looking for a slice of city life to go along with their Newport escape, the Westin Jersey City Newport is located a mere 10 minutes away from Manhattan with the PATH train. This summer, the hotel is offering the following packages: Continue reading Travel-THE WESTIN JERSEY CITY NEWPORT OFFERS IDYLLIC SUMMER ESCAPES
