If you have moved to the Hoboken/Jersey City area in your lifetime, you may want to know more about the development of this vibrant community, about who came to Hoboken, and why things developed the way they did. A new exhibit at the Hoboken Historical Museum can shed some light on the subject. “Hoboken, […]
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May the Best City Win
Hudson County, figures prominently in a battle of the towns. Both Jersey City and Hoboken are nominated for the best downtown by the American Planning Association’s People’s Choice Award. There are other towns outside of Hudson County that are nominated, also. After inviting the public to nominate their favorite towns, the APA-NJ narrowed the […]
The Washington/Lafayette Link
Brighten the Corner…
Take Me Out to the Ballgame!
What To Do With the Western Edge
The City of Hoboken wants your opinion. If you live in the Hoboken area, you may be interested in the redevelopment of the Western Edge vicinity. The Western Edge has been scrutinized and marked as an “Area in Need of Redevelopment” since 2006. More than one plan has been drafted, but for various reasons met […]
Look Down My Rain Barrel…
Most people who live in the Jersey City area are aware of the problem with water runoff flooding the sewers. There is help on the way. Through a program aptly named the Jersey City Rain Barrel Initiative, a number of rain barrels will be available for a discount price to Jersey City residents. Do […]
Lady Liberty’s Hometown
After You’ve Gone…
Things are going along swimmingly in your Jersey City/Hoboken area condo, right? You have it decorated just the way you like it. Your investments are going well, also. In fact, you’ve acquired quite an impressive portfolio. Several valuable pieces of real estate are yours, too. Maybe it’s time to relax. You may even consider […]
Pedestrian Plaza Postponed
The people in the Jersey City area are making themselves heard on a proposition that probably “seemed like a good idea at the time.” An ordinance was proposed that would create “pedestrian plaza” on Newark Avenue from Barrow Street to Grove Street, and a stretch of Erie Street from Newark Avenue to Bay Street. […]