The Hoboken Shelter, located at 300 Bloomfield Street, houses 50 people overnight and provides over 500 meals daily. (Courtesy of The Jersey Journal)
From farmers markets, summer camps and updates in local news, here’s what you’ve missed in this week’s Hudson County news roundup.
Jersey City’s West Side Farmers Market Is Now Open! And Looking For Vendors!
The Farmers Market at Lincoln Park returns for its 12th year.
The market offers fresh produce, local treats, handmade goods and more right at the Belmont entrance along West Side Avenue, next to St. Aloysius Church.
Ran by the West Side Community Alliance (WSCA), they are still looking for more vendors. Those interested can email [email protected].
Avoid Hudson County Heat And Cool Off At This Hoboken Spot
Is Hudson County’s humidity getting to you? You can cool off at the Hoboken Shelter every day from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. at 300 Bloomfield Street.
Anyone is welcome to stop in, cool off and even take a free shower if needed.
The Hoboken Shelter is also accepting donations of:
- Powdered drink mixes like iced tea/lemonade
- Juice
- Milk
- Disposable cups
- Toilet paper
Donations can be dropped off daily!
Registration Is Now Open For This Bayonne Summer Play Club!
Looking for summer fun? Bayonne has its Summer Play Club every Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Soccer 5, located at 240 E 5th Street.
The program begins July 1 and runs through Aug. 12 for $35 per session. You can pay in full for the full six-week program and receive $20 off. The full six weeks is $190.
The Summer Play Club’s activities include:
- Parachute games
- Bubble play
- Obstacle courses
- Movement circuits
- Sensory activities
- Bean bag games
- Cooperative games
- Open field play
- And more!
You can register by calling 201-644-6094. For more information, you can visit projectregulation.com or email [email protected].
A New Concession Stand Has Opened In Jersey City’s Lincoln Park
Lincoln Park Little League Concession Stand is now open daily from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. serving drinks, food, ice cream and more!
The stand is located by the baseball field and has picnic tables and music for everyone to enjoy.
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This Jersey City Coffee House Is Closing Its Door For A New One
The Grind coffee shop is saying goodbye to its Jersey City location after 10 years.
Now, it’s making room for the Rise& cafe.
“As The Grind enters its next evolution, I’m passing the torch to Mateo, Jaquay, Jamil, and the Rise& team, who will continue serving the Bergen-Lafayette community from this space and beyond,” said Grind Coffee via an Instagram announcement.
The Grind will continue its business through its coffee programs, bottled beverages, Grind Society, Grind Apparel and future ventures through Grind Hospitality Group.
Bayonne Community Shows Concerns Over This Historic Pub
Many local residents took to Facebook to express their worriness over Hendrickson’s Corner, after it showed signs of looking for a new owner. The property has reportedly been listed at $2,850,000.
The German-themed pub, located at 671-673 Broadway, Bayonne, was originally built in 1884. It includes a full restaurant and bar, an updated commercial kitchen and a dedicated party room used for private events.
“What a shame if it gets turned into condos! Hendrickson’s was a beautiful place for just hanging out but also their upstairs for repasts, birthday parties!” said Facebook user Marylou Sagos-Lynch.
It’s unclear how long the listing will be up for.
To stay up to date with the historic spot or find specials to go out and support the business, you can visit here.
These NJ Colleges Are Not Bringing In Any Money
Forbes’ released their latest report on colleges’ financial statuses and it revealed which New Jersey institutions are doing well, and which are doing not so well.
The report analyzes the financial health of more than 900 private not-for-profit colleges that enroll more than 500 students.
Schools received a grade between D and A+ based on their financial strength. There were more than 900 colleges graded, and nearly half received a C or worse.
There were eight New Jersey private colleges that earned a D. Forbes says the grade can stem from:
- Poor finances
- Fewer high school graduates
- Less international student enrollment
- Inflation
- More middle and lower-income families choosing more affordable state schools
- Young people are not going to college altogether
Here are the New Jersey private colleges that received a D in the report:
- Pillar College
- Saint Elizabeth University
- Centenary University
- Saint Peter’s University
- Caldwell University
- Drew University
- Rider University
- Felician University
Saint Peter’s University is the only Hudson County school on the list.
The only New Jersey private school that earned an A was Princeton University.
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