Photo by Adrienne J. Romero / The Jersey Journal.
Despite on-and-off rainy weather, the festivities—and more—continues in Hudson County. Here’s what you missed in this week’s news roundup.
Full Jackson Street Bridge Closure, Plan Ahead
Jackson Street Bridge, a bridge on the Passaic River between Newark and Harrison, is expected to proceed with scheduled closure from Monday, July 6 to Wednesday, July 8 for conduit installation, if weather permits.
The bridge will be fully closed for vehicular traffic from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Drivers should plan an alternate route. Pedestrians will be able to pass, if safe to do so.
For further alerts, you can visit the town of Harrison’s official website.
Join The World On Central!
Central Avenue Special Improvement District (CASID) is hosting a two-day event on July 10 to 11 with live performances, music, culture and more.
On Friday, July 10 there will be live entertainment, street performers, exclusive specials and promotions and watch parties at businesses on Central Avenue. This will run from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Manhattan Avenue to North Street.
On Saturday, July 11 in addition to live performances, a DJ and street performers, there will also be a beer garden, a youth and family zone, plus the quarterfinals on jumbo screens. This event will be from 3 p.m. to 12 a.m. on Bowers Street to South Street.
North Bergen Church Launches Kids Club
Grove Church is offering a free summer kids club for Tuesday nights in July.
The Christian church, located at 1132 46th Street, is opening its doors for songs, interactive bible stories, “wacky games,” science experiments and snacks for kids in kindergarten to seventh grade.
For more details on the club offering, you can click here.
Their meetups are from from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and you can catch their next dates on:
- July 14
- July 21
- July 28
Sign Up For This Yard Sale In The Jersey City Heights!
The Pershing Field Neighborhood Association is organizing their annual yard sale and is encouraging residents from all over The Heights to participate.
The yard sale will take place on Saturday, July 25 with a master map of all participants. To sign up or find more information, you can click here.
James J. Braddock Park Farmer’s Market Is Back
The James. J Braddock Park Farmer’s Market held its soft reopening on July 2 at the Veterans Memorial located at 90th Street and Bergenline.
The farmer’s market will be open every Thursday until Oct. 29 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Residents will be able to shop from various local artisan vendors and fresh produce from Lentini Farms.
Listen To Tunes At This Bayonne Park
Sounds by the Bay is back this summer at Didomenico Park, located at 16th Street in Bayonne.
The show goes on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Here’s their next dates:
- July 15: Iconic Women of Rock
- July 22: Suit & Mai Tai
- July 29: Amish Outlaws
- Aug. 5: The Fireflies
- Aug. 12: Country Hazzard
- Aug. 19: Super Trans AM
- Aug. 26: Rain date
Bayonne To Get Another New Coffee Shop
A new coffee and crepes spot named Brew & Batter will soon be landing at 557 Broadway in Bayonne.
“Our goal is to create a warm and welcoming neighborhood café where friends, families, and neighbors can gather over handcrafted coffee, delicious crepes, refreshing drinks, and light bites,” read a Facebook post in Facebook group “Bayonne talks.”
Specials and an official grand opening will be announced on their socials.
“Wishing you the best from CaffeAmore in Bayonne! Always great to see new local spots opening up in the neighborhood. Looking forward to checking you out soon,” wrote Caffe Amore, another Bayonne coffee spot.
Kean University And New Jersey City University Have Fully Merged
On Wednesday, July 1, New Jersey City University (NJCU) officially became a part of Kean Univeristy—debuting as Kean Jersey City—becoming one of the biggest mergers of two public colleges in New Jersey’s history.
A little over a year ago, NJCU announced its selection of Kean as a partner to assist fiscal challenges the Jersey City university was facing.
“This merger reflects what can happen when we put students first and focus on the long-term strength of public higher education,” said New Jersey Senate President Nicholas Scutari ’89, who sponsored the Senate bill that advanced the merger.
Students from NJCU will now become Kean students gaining access to academic programs, research opportunites and support services. With the merger, Kean will add 25 undergraduate degree programs and 20 graduate options, including three doctoral programs.
“Today’s announcement is an important step toward protecting something Hudson County cannot afford to lose: access to a high-quality, affordable four-year public university in Jersey City,” said Hudson County Executive Craig Guy.
“For generations, New Jersey City University has opened the door to higher education for students who otherwise might not have had the opportunity to earn a college degree. I have been in many conversations with Kean University President Lamont Repollet and am confident that this critical mission can continue and grow for future generations. Our students, working families, and diverse communities deserve access to an outstanding public university close to home.”
The merger also brings new opportunities for student-athletes as Kean Jersey City will compete as a member of the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) and sponsor women’s soccer and men’s basketball beginning with the 2026-2027 season.
But the debut of Kean Jersey City also comes with some losses: many NJCU employees were laid off, some degrees and minors were removed and sport programs were also affected.
West New York Receives Environmental Grant
The town of West New York has been awarded a $20,000 Sustainable Jersey Grant, which is funded by the PSEG Foundation to support their Native Plant project.
The township is partnering with Wild Ones, a nonprofit organization, to help restore native habitats, strengthen environmental awareness and connections between the community and nature.
“This investment helps us continue building a greener, healthier, and more sustainable future while inspiring neighboring towns to grow alongside us,” read an Instagram post.
“Together, we’re planting the seeds for lasting environmental impact and a stronger tomorrow.”
Man Charged With Fatal Shooting In Jersey City
Terrance Glenn has been charged with first-degree murder in connection to the death of Leighton Brown.
On Wednesday, July 1, Glenn, 49, reportedly shot Brown, 47, around 12:50 a.m. on Fulton Avenue after the two were heard arguing over a phone that a witness said was thrown out of Glenn’s apartment by Brown .
When Jersey City police arrived at the scene, Brown was found outside Glenn’s apartment bleeding. They transported Brown to the Jersey City Medical Center where he was pronounced dead at 6:35 a.m.
Glenn is also being charged with three second-degree weapons offenses and is currently in custody pending a court hearing.
