New Plan: The Journal Square 2060 Redevelopment Plan

The Journal Square Redevelopment Plan has been revised last Friday. From the sources that I’ve read, (NJ.com, JC Independent, and JC City Planning Division), there will be some changes in the plan which include: zonings (nine zones in the JSQ including the Beacon area), and more open spaces (city will build decks over the open [...]



George Washington Tribute in Front of Jersey City’s Apple Tree House

Inset: From left to right, Jack O'Brien, Barbara Dabinett and Dom DeVito of the drum and fife corps, Spirit of Liberty, play "Chester" during the 26th Annual Presidents' Day Celebration at the historic Apple Tree House on Academy Street in Jersey City this morning. Copyright Reena Rose Sibayan — Jersey Journal

Yesterday morning (February 15, [...]



July 4 Closings in Journal Square Jersey City

Two days from now we are going to celebrate July 4 Independence Day in Jersey City. However, facilities will start closing as early as tomorrow and will resume normal hours of operation on Monday, July 6, 2009

Find out which offices are closed in observance of Independence Day …



Nice Open View From PATH Station

Site of the Twin Tower

Now that the dilapidated structures are finally gone, the square looks brighter than ever. The site is clearly flat, but still fenced off. The view from PATH station stairs is good. However, the construction and renovation for the Greater Journal Square Redevelopment, which Mayor Healy calls “The Vision” will start [...]



Shattered Glasses Are Dangerous

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I noticed this shattered glasses on the street of Journal Square last week — climax of snow. People were avoiding this spot and dog-walkers had to go to other side of the street.

Who do you think is responsible [...]