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For 20 years, Jersey City neighbors grew tomatoes and peppers on a private lot; after building permits were issued, council voted 7-0 to advance a $1.2 million purchase to save the garden
17+ hour, 13+ min ago (867+ words) For two decades, a small lot on Glenwood Avenue in Jersey City served as more than an empty parcel between buildings. Neighbours turned it into a community garden, growing tomatoes, peppers and other produce while creating a shared place to…...
FirstEnergy Foundation Grants Expected to Help Provide 3.8 Million Meals Across New Jersey
1+ week, 6+ day ago (403+ words) Largest hunger-relief investment in Foundation history includes $1.3 million for New Jersey as part of a $5 million regional initiative supporting nearly 150 organizations The funding is expected to provide more than 3.8 million meals for families and neighbors across the Garden State, helping…...
Liberty Harbor Announces Fall 2026 Events at Zeppelin Hall in Jersey City
2+ week, 4+ day ago (622+ words) Pizza Fest kicks off August 28, Oktoberfest begins September 12, a Bavarian fashion show debuts September 19, and sports watch parties continue throughout the fall The season begins with an all-new Pizza Fest from August 28 through September 18, followed by Zeppelin Hall's popular Oktoberfest…...
Food insecurity jumps 75% in New Jersey as more working families seek help
3+ week, 5+ day ago (318+ words) Around 12% of New Jersey families are struggling to afford food, despite some of them having full-time jobs. NBC10’s Isabel Sanchez has the story. Food insecurity in New Jersey has jumped 75% in four years, with families that include people working full-time…...
Army EOD Soldiers bring high-tech expertise to New Jersey State Fair recruitment drive
4+ week, 1+ day ago (354+ words) By Eric KowalAugust 15, 2026 PICATINNY ARSENAL, N.J. - Soldiers from the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Armaments Center’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division partnered with the North Jersey Recruiting Company to support Army recruiting efforts during the New Jersey State Fair earlier this…...