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Good News Jersey City is the place to hear the heartwarming, human interest news that can be found all over our thriving city! Sharing the stories of residents that have helped shape our communities, overcome the odds and given us hope for future Jersey City generations!

Jersey City’s Marathon Recap

Jersey City’s Marathon Recap The Jersey City Road Runners (JCRR), in partnership with the City of Jersey City and CompuScore, successfully put together its inaugural Jersey City Marathon and Half Marathon on Sunday, April 23rd. Many runners, both residents and outside of Jersey City, had

Celebrating Valentine’s Day in Jersey City

Your Perfect Valentine’s Day in JC Itinerary Valentine’s Day is here again, which means it’s time to plan THE best day ever…no pressure. Don’t stress: we made it easy for lovebirds to celebrate all week in Jersey City. Check out what to buy, what to

Black History Month in Jersey City

Celebrating Black History Month  February marks Black History Month, also known as African American History Month. It is recognized internationally, where we celebrate the achievements and contributions of African Americans throughout history and today. There are plenty of opportunities to celebrate this month, from attending

Jersey City New Businesses to Check Out 2023 

Getting bored of the local faves? Several new businesses, from restaurants and food markets to consulting companies, have made their home to Jersey City this New Year. Some of these places have yet to open, and some are still warming up in the community. Check

Zoraida Campo’s 100th Birthday Celebration!

Zoraida Campo’s 100th Birthday Celebration! A few days before Zoraida’s 100th birthday, we were approached by her granddaughter, Luz F., inviting us to capture the special moment. Luz had flown in from Florida early morning to help her beautiful grandmother prepare for her big day.

JC Moms Get Down to Business

JC Moms Get Down to Business It was Mother’s Day this past weekend and we’re ready to celebrate moms doing amazing things around Jersey City! We’ve highlighted just a few of our local moms in business we’d like to see get a little recognition for

Jersey City Toy Drive Spreads Holiday Cheer at City Hall

Jersey City Toy Drive Spreads Holiday Cheer at City Hall   Holiday cheer was in the air on Friday, December 3 at Jersey City’s City Hall for the city’s 25th Annual Toy Drive, as local families received toys to kick off the holiday season early. 

Buy Nothing: The Economy of Local Gift Giving

Buy Nothing: The Economy of Local Gift Giving   Raise your hand if you have a pile of things that you absolutely intend to take for donation or sell online…but you just haven’t gotten around to it yet. Baby items, puzzles you never opened, clothes

Where to Donate & Volunteer this Thanksgiving in the Jersey City Area

Where to Donate & Volunteer this Thanksgiving in the Jersey City Area As the holiday season approaches, it’s so important to give back before we dig into our delicious meals. It’s the season of giving back and especially with everything happening around us, it is so essential to

‘Sister Cities: Discovering Common Threads’ Documentary Screening & Art Exhibition Recap 

‘Sister Cities: Discovering Common Threads’ Documentary Screening & Art Exhibition Recap    On Wednesday, October 27th, Jersey City Theater Center (JCTC) hosted an art exhibition and short documentary film screening of “Sister Cities: Discovering Common Threads,” featuring participants’ work from the 2021 Jersey City Summer