Sunday Photos: Wet JSQ

Facing South (Provident Bank Building, Vroom St.)

The skies are gloomy in Journal Square, which means going (or driving) around is no fun. It was raining early this morning, but it downgraded to drizzle as of 9AM. Reason why I was able to walk “Spree” (not my dog) along Tuers Avenue (between Vroom Street and [...]



If You’re a Victim, Report the Incident

I just witnessed a failed mugging at Tuers Avenue and Academy Street. An old man was shoved to the ground by two teenagers who asked money from him. Nothing was taken from him since he had no money. When the old man started shouting, another man (let’s call him Joe) and I came to assist, [...]



Election Day: No Long Lines in JSQ

Fire Station on Sip Avenue

In some places of Jersey City, there were long lines of voters for today’s presidential election. I’ve read stories like some people finished voting in 3 hours(!). However, here in Journal Square, it is the exact opposite. I didn’t see any long lines or any confusions when I walked (and [...]



Martin Luther King, Jr. School Sidewalk

This is not really news-worthy but I’m posting anyway … a portion of the sidewalk at the back of Martin Luther King, Jr. School (PS11) has been reopened today. It was shutdown last week due to some repairs.

Before

After

This is on Tuers Avenue, between Newkirk Street and Academy Street in Journal Square, Jersey City.



Piles of Magazines on Tuers Avenue

On my way to the Saint Aedan Parish Fair/Carnival, I saw these various magazines dumped on the sidewalk of Tuers Avenue. Actually, almost 90% of them are already on the road. Not a pretty sight in Journal Square.

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