Photo courtesy of Weehawken School District.
From block parties, renovated parks, fare increase and champions, we’ve got you covered with the latest Hudson County news.
Hudson Gives Is Back, Give Back To Your Community
Hudson County’s annual community giving campaign, Hudson Gives is returning from May 4 through May 21. This is the eight year the Hudson Chamber Foundation runs this campaign with the online giving day falling on May 14, an initiative to give back to the community.
As part of Hudson Gives, The Waterfront Project, one of the nonprofits participating, is building a team of volunteers to help them raise funds for housing justice across the community.
“Every share, every ask, every effort helps keep families in their homes,” read an Instagram post by the nonprofit organization.
If you’re interested, you can message @thewaterfrontproject on Instagram.
PATH Announces Yet Another Fare Increase
The NJ Port Authority has announced that the PATH’s one-way fare will increase from $3.00 to $3.25 per ride and from $1.50 to $1.60 for the Reduced Fare Program starting Monday, May 4.
This increase comes a little over a year after a single-use ride increased from $2.75 to $3 in January 2025. The $0.25 increase was previously authorized by the Port Authority Board of Commissioners back in December 2025.
In a press release statement, the fare increase is set to “help bear the cost of rebuilding an aging rail system, providing much-improved service and stations and offering customers a faster, safer, and more reliable ride.”
Starting May 17, the seven-day service on all four PATH lines will return for the first time in nearly 25 years. This means riders will now have direct service from Hoboken to World Trade Center (WTC) and between Journal Square (JSQ) and 33rd Street.
There will also be multi-trip discounts available with TAPP.
Meet The New And Improved Louisa Park In Weehawken!
Craig Guy, the Hudson County Executive made an appearance at the ribbon cutting of the newly refurbished Louisa Park in Weehawken!
The $1.8 million renovation project was funded through the city of Weehawken and a $500,000 grant from the Open Space Trust Fund.
The park now has:
- Refurbished playground
- New splash park
- Bathroom
- New basketball courts
- Pickleball courts
- Boasts swings
- ADA accessibility
The initiative was met with positivity among Facebook users. “Thank you Mayor Turner [Weehawken Mayor], the town council members along with Craig Guy! Putting our children first has always been a priority and a part of the culture of Weehawken,” one user commented.
Local Honduran Born Chef Is A Chopped Champion
Bryan Girón, chef and owner of Perquin, is the first Honduran born Chopped champion.
The chef appeared on the popular Food Network show on April 28 bringing the “Perquin fire” to the Chopped kitchen.
Community outpoured love for the local chef gathering at the restaurant located in downtown Jersey City for a celebratory watch party and tons of online comments including from his alma mater Bayonne High School. The Bayonne School District posted on Facebook. “We are so proud to see one of our own representing Bayonne on such a big stage.”
The restaurant serves Honduran and Latin American inspired dishes, with Girón’s unique flavorful touches influenced by his culinary background and family.
“DESDE LAS COLINAS, TEGUCIGALPA PARA EL MUNDO – HONDURAS EN LA CASA 🇭🇳🇭🇳🇭🇳🇭🇳🇭🇳 (from the hills, Tegucigalpa to the world, Honduras in the house) said Girón in an Instagram post.
Guttenberg Pride Block Party Is Returning And They Need Vendors!
Applications are now open to be a part of Guttenberg’s most vibrant day of the year!
GP’s Restaurant located at 24 69th Street, is hosting the official Guttenberg Pride Block Party again this year on June 27 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and is looking for local businesses, artists and community organizations to be part of it.
Local artists and vendors selling goods and community organizations can participate for free. Brands, promotional activations and larger commercial participants will be offered paid placement opportunities.
You can apply here if you are interested in being a vendor.
Take Advantage Of This Free Writing Space In Jersey City
Hario Lagrito, a Filipino Fantasy Writer, has announced a free writing space in the heart of Jersey City.
Every Monday from 7:00 p.m. to 2 a.m., Scribble House will serve as a writer sanctuary with an open writing space, workshops and classes.
Scribblehouse Sanctuary will be located at Sip Studios located at 140 Sip Ave in Journal Square. To enter, you can message @hariolagrito on Instagram.
Another Whole Foods Is Coming To Jersey City Along With A 55-Story Tower
The green light has officially been lit for a mixed-use complex with a ground-floor grocery store in Journal Square.
The property is set to be next to Jersey City landmark, Loews Jersey Theater, and across The Journal, a newly built 64-story tower.
The new development designed by Handel Architects, which would rise over 588 feet, would take over the two-story retail building on Kennedy Boulevard including the home of Boulevard Drinks, which has been in the Jersey City community for 90 years.
The property is set to include 840 residential units, where only 84 are affordable. The development will have a 420-bike storage room, but no car parking.
On the ground floor, a Whole Foods is set to take space, which would be the second Jersey City location after the Downtown Greene Street place.
Youth Foundation Of Jersey City Hosted Their Annual “Night of Broadway” Fundraiser
On Thursday, the Youth Foundation of Jersey City hosted their fifth annual “Night of Broadway” which helps raise funds to support youth educational, athletic and art programs.
Students performed well-known Broadway songs and scenes, with a special performance by Broadway star Samantha Williams who earned a Grammy nomination for her performance of Carolina, Or Change.
Other performances also included City Kidz Playhouse, Jump4Jerry and Shehnaaz Dance Academy.
You can learn more about the Youth Foundation of Jersey City and their mission through their website.
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