Love and friendship
Union City's older lovebirds got to celebrate Valentine's Day early, as the city held its annual Senior Citizens Valentine's Day Luncheon on Saturday, Feb. 11 at the Colin Powell School.
Members of the Union City...
Story time
During the holiday season, students in Mrs. Rodriquez's class at Union City’s Saint Augustine School heard the religious story of the “Candy Cane.” Vice Principal Sister Johanna Quinto said, “The children made candy canes...
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Hackensack UMC Palisades announces community service scholarship
Community service-minded Hudson County students may apply for a new scholarship initiative from Hackensack UMC Palisades. The hospital recently announced a Community Service Merit Scholarship Program, which recognizes...
Local mayors take stand vs. Trump
Donald Trump sharply intensified the nation’s immigration debate last week when he signed an executive order removing federal funding from cities that refer to themselves as “sanctuary cities.” Although there is technically no legal...
Snow day? Rain delay?
When the National Weather Service predicted a rainy nor’easter for Monday, Jan. 23, three school districts in Hudson County closed, and several others remained open but canceled afternoon activities. It was a rare event....
The ‘Power List’
The status of each of Hudson County’s most influential people rises and falls from year to year. Influence can mean different things, not only political power. Artists, activists, and not-for-profits influence the lives of...
Honoring a freedom fighter
Union City commissioners and locals held a small ceremony Friday, Jan. 27, honoring Cuban nationalist Jose Marti on what would have been his 164th birthday. Marti, who was born in Cuba, fought for Cuban...
The secret and the shame
Hudson County has seen an alarming jump in domestic violence incidents in recent years, raising questions as to what’s behind the increase and the best ways to combat it.
December’s double murder at Jersey City’s...
New pharmacy opens in West New York
Some Weehawken and other nearby residents will have easier access to medications from now on. The North Hudson Community Action Corporation held a grand opening for a new pharmacy at its center on 5301...