Journal Square Jersey City 07306

Hit-and-Run: JFK Blvd and Bond St

Hit-and-Run at JFK Blvd and Bond St

Weeks after the horrific accident at the boulevard and St. Paul’s Avenue, another speeding incident occurred at the same main road and Bond Street claiming the life of a 47-year old musician from Bayonne.

Jersey Journal reports that witnesses said that Gene “Bluejean” Hughes – a recording artist – [...]

Rating: 0.0/10 (0 votes cast)

USPS Five Corners to close?

USPS Five Corners and USPS Journal Square

More than two years ago when the news about USPS trimming down offices across New Jersey first broke, I wondered, which of these two branches here in Journal Square will get the boot?

The question has been answered: USPS Five Corners on Newark Avenue is being considered for closure.

Note: [...]

Rating: 0.0/10 (0 votes cast)

Bergen Avenue: Two Incidents at the Same Time

Two accidents: Same time, different places

Some weird accidents happened just about ten minutes ago on Bergen Avenue. Police, firemen, and Emergency units responded to two incidents at around 10:37 this morning.

A middle-aged woman of Indian descent fell off while crossing Bergen Avenue at the corner of Academy Street in front of C-Town Supermarket. I [...]

Rating: 0.0/10 (0 votes cast)

DMV-MVC Reopens Monday; Changes Schedule

Taken last Saturday (July 16, 2011). Long line outside the DMV. Sorry for the crappy phone pic

Last year, DMV-MVC announced that Mondays will be closed. But due to long lines and inconvenience to the customers, DMV/MVC Chairman and Chief Administrator Raymond P. Martinez announced on Jul 11, 2011 that the agency will reopen the [...]

Rating: 0.0/10 (0 votes cast)

In the News: Robbery and Decomposed Body

Some Journal Square news this week (July 11-17, 2011): A robbery took place on Thursday July 14, 2011 on Pavonia Avenue. The thieves — both teenagers — were captured by a cop in plainclothes while traveling on Sip Avenue. (I hope the report indicated a more precise location; is it west of JFK or east [...]

Rating: 0.0/10 (0 votes cast)

Farmers’ Market 2011 at Journal Square

Farmers’ Market at Journal Square started about three weeks ago and will continue until the fall season every Wednesday and Friday. If you are a first time resident of JSQ, this event simply means you get a chance to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables locally grown here in NJ.

The market is located just outside of [...]

Rating: 9.0/10 (1 vote cast)

Pedestrian Killed in Alleged Drag Racing

Two brothers are involved in an alleged drag racing incident that killed a pedestrian last night (July 12, 2011) at 10:45PM, according to NJ.com.

Fire Director Armando Roman said fire officials were called to School 31 at St. Pauls Avenue and Kennedy Boulevard at 10:45 p.m. and found a two-car crash and the pedestrian pinned against [...]

Rating: 0.0/10 (0 votes cast)

7-11-2011: Free Slurpee at 7-Eleven Jersey City

Today marks the 84th Birthday of 7-Eleven, which means Free Slurpee for everyone!

We have three 7-11 stores here in Jersey City, two of them are in Journal Square: one at the corner of Sip and Bergen Avenues across the PATH Station, and one on the boulevard between St. Pauls Avenue and Route 139. The third [...]

Rating: 9.0/10 (1 vote cast)

Weather: 90′s in 07306

It’s going to be brutally hot today (Jul. 11) and tomorrow (Jul. 12) here in our zip code, as we reach the 90′s! The temperature reading for today shows 90 degrees, and tomorrow, it will just get worst: 93 degrees with rain.

How to stay cool:

Drink lots of water! Avoid excessive exercise Stay in cool buildings Turn the AC [...]

Rating: 0.0/10 (0 votes cast)

Heavy Traffic in Journal Square due to Suspicious Package

Just got home (6:06PM) from work after an hour drive — 30 minutes just on Summit Avenue alone! The traffic is all the way to the heights area (somewhere between Carlton and Troy Avenue). I sensed something was going on when cars were moving VERY slowly as all intersections are jammed.

Van Reipen and Pavonia Avenues [...]

Rating: 0.0/10 (0 votes cast)