Local Jersey City headlines

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (249+ words) New Jersey remains one of the most heavily unionized states in the nation heading into Labor Day 2026. A new report by the Labor Education Action Research Network (LEARN) at Rutgers University finds that union membership is holding steady in the…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (160+ words) APPLICATIONS CLOSE SEPTEMBER 30 The AI Bootcamp gives underserved students hands-on experience with cutting-edge AI tools, including generative AI, and explores real-world applications in fields such as healthcare, arts, business, computer science, sports science, and career readiness. Students will also complete…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (410+ words) NJBIZ Leading Women in Business NJ awards nearly $7.5M for construction, digital skills New Jersey is putting nearly $7.5 million into programs designed to help residents gain the skills they need to land jobs in fields where employers seek workers. The state…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (849+ words) New Jersey Education Commissioner Lily Laux's to-do list is daunting — as districts' budgets flail under a torrent of rising costs, and students — especially in urban districts — lag behind in early reading and college readiness, all while the Trump administration dismantles…...

4+ week, 11+ hour 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…...