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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!

Checking in with Jersey City’s Dylan Chidick

Checking in with Jersey City’s Dylan Chidick Every once in awhile, we encounter human beings who are so charismatic, inspiring and profound that within minutes, they leave a permanent imprint on our lives. Jersey City boasts one such individual. Dylan Chidick, a young man who

Shop With A Cop

Shop With A Cop Smiles and laughter were in no short supply this past Saturday with kids filing into Kmart to celebrate the 5th annual Shop with a Cop event facilitated by the Hudson County Sheriff’s Office. This event has successfully bridged the gap between

Soaring Heights Charter School: Bringing Holiday Joy

Soaring Heights Charter School: Bringing Holiday Joy While for some families, the holidays are a time of joyous family reunions with an abundance of food, others in Jersey City are facing another day of food insecurity. Last week, the faculty and students of Soaring Heights

WHOS Gluten Free Bakery: West Side’s Hidden Gem

WHOS Gluten Free Bakery: West Side’s Hidden Gem   Here at Everything Jersey City, we’ve got a secret. On “Whos Corner” of Jersey City’s West Side sits a spacious but cozy bakery. Home to delicious, sweet and savory treats, community events, made to order breakfast

Jersey City Swarms to Busy Bee Organics

Within minutes of stepping inside the grand opening party at Busy Bee Organics’ new brick and mortar store in the Heights, it was evident that Jersey City is bursting with pride over the new storefront and the owners’ success.

Eyes on the Prize: Coaching for Change

Eyes on the Prize: Coaching for Change   Many, many years ago, my third grade teacher, who I don’t recall as a woman prone to smiling, told me that she could tell my dad was smiling the whole time she spoke to him by phone

Making it Theirs in Jersey City: Evan and Kate Gilbert

Making it Theirs in Jersey City: Evan and Kate Gilbert   Family First For Evan and Kate Gilbert, choosing to live their life with that motto was a decision they reached early on in their journey together. At a pre-marriage retreat during their engagement, the

Boss Women of Jersey City: Assia Wilson of UPS & Sayallures

Boss Women of Jersey City: Assia Wilson of UPS & Sayallures   From working years of odd jobs to owning two successful businesses in her hometown – Assia Wilson’s story of entrepreneurship proves that bright opportunities are more than possible in Jersey City. As a

Liberty Humane Society Rescues Animals from Hurricane Dorian

Liberty Humane Society Rescues Animals from North Carolina During Hurricane Dorian   At the end of August, Hurricane Dorian hit the Southeastern U.S., spurring states of emergency and mandatory evacuations for residents. While residents could safely remove themselves from danger, their animal counterparts needed a