When Bob Menendez was mayor, he did a lot for the community and when he was elected for Senator he continued to give back to Union City and Hudson County,” commented a Union City public works employee.
Category: The Locals
Annual Bergen Square Day Helps Locals Embrace Community And Cultural Exchange
The event has been recognized as a great way for community members and local businesses to become acquainted with each other and further expand the local economy while also furthering their relationships with one another.
Meet Ennica Jacob, The Haitian-American Journalist Making Moves In The Media Industry
Ennica Jacob is a rising star in the media industry. A credited writer, producer and journalist. This media talent already has a decorated career and she is just getting started.
‘Utterly Not Acceptable’: Jersey City Residents Push Back On Potential West Side Bus Closures
“We live in an urban community [where] public transportation is needed. I can’t imagine residents only using Ubers, and light rails. It doesn’t work for everyone. Buses are more convenient as there are stops available on almost every street and corner.
The Supreme Court’s Ruling On LGBTQ+ Customers Has Made Me Panic
“There’s a fine line between opinions and rights. And when you’re, when you’re giving a service to the public, there’s a line you shouldn’t cross,” a Jersey City hair salon owner said of the Supreme Court’s Ruling.
College Changed Me, But New Jersey Treats Me The Same
All these habits seem to represent the unconscious shift from who I was before college and who I am now, four years later, returning to New Jersey.
Meet Captain Bayonne: The Hero of Hudson County
Captain Bayonne is Bayonne’s very own superhero! From racing drivers along Broadway, to fundraising to help the people of Bayonne, the Captain does it all!
Jersey City Jollibee Workers Protest Filipino Fast-Food Chain After Alleged Illegal Firings For Seeking Better Pay
The campaign is accusing the Journal Square branch of illegally terminating nine workers. Keyser A. Garganera, a former worker, told Slice of Culture that without its Jollibee workers, there is no Jollibee.
What Will A ‘Right To Counsel’ Program Mean For Jersey City Residents?
The Right to Council campaign in Jersey City launched on July 24, 2022. According to Julia Tache, the launch prior consisted of weekly canvassing, doing diligent research for right to counsel and creating a petition that has garnered over 700 signatures for the ordinance.
Gen Z Maverick Plans To Shake Up Hudson County Politics
Martinez, 23, is the youngest candidate to run for the 8th District seat in Hudson County Politics history and is going up against Robert J. Baselice, the current seat holder.
