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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!

Greening Your Business Grant in Jersey City

Greener JC Announces Final Round 3 of the Greening Your Business Grant  By Greener JC Intern, Carolyn Abdalla   Greening Your Business Grant  Greener JC is thrilled to announce Round 3 of the Greening Your Business Grant! Round 3 is now open and accepting applications

Celebrating Free Menstrual Health Products in New Jersey Public Schools

The Flow Initiative Celebrates Passage of Bill A1349 Offering Free Menstrual Health Products in New Jersey Public Schools On August 23, 2023, a significant milestone was reached in New Jersey as Governor Phil Murphy signed Bill A1349 into law. This new legislation mandates that public

Celebrating National Nonprofit Day in Jersey City

Celebrating National Nonprofit Day in Jersey City National Nonprofit Day takes place on August 17th and is a day to spread awareness to organizations working tirelessly to create change. In Jersey City, diverse nonprofit organizations are doing great work to help homeless animals, empowering women,

Happy National Hot Dog Day with Pete’s Hot Dogs

Highlighting Pete’s Hot Dogs for National Hot Dog Day     My favorite food is a hot dog. I’ve said it a hundred times and I’ll say it again, a good hot dog with the right toppings is all you need any time of the

EJC’s New Instagram Relaunch

EJC’s New Instagram Relaunch   EverythingJerseyCity.com is proud to announce our upcoming Instagram relaunch of our new account – @everythingjerseycitydotcom – where you’ll have exclusive access to content that celebrates all that Jersey City has to offer! In May, as many of you have seen,

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.