Jersey City Times
New Downtown Classroom Space Possible But Talks ‘Very Preliminary,’ Says School District
Jersey City Public Schools may acquire free classroom space through a new partnership with a developer, potentially easing severe overcrowding at the Cornelia F. Bradford School.
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4mCouncil to Discuss Powerhouse District Redevelopment Plan, Arlington Park, County Affordable Housing
Jersey City Council meets to address significant infrastructure upgrades, park renovations, fiscal recovery plans, housing initiatives, and various municipal contracts to improve city services and public amenities.
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8mPublic School Juniors’ English Proficiency Falls, Math Proficiency Rises After State Test Changes
Jersey City Public Schools reports mixed NJGPA results with math scores rising and English declining, while celebrating a new state designation as a high-performing school district.
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7m'Stale, Moldy, Bland' School Lunches Provoke Heated Questioning at Board Meeting
Two topics sparked frustration and consternation among members of the Jersey City Board of Education at its October meeting Thursday: the quality of the preplated meals served in many district schools, and a new Jersey City Public Schools organizational chart.
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3mIn Development: Modern Mixed-Use Building in Bergen-Lafayette Moves Ahead, Irking Locals
A through lot connecting two addresses in the Morris Canal Redevelopment Plan Area will become home to a new five-story mixed-use residential building. Not everyone is happy.
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4mNew ShopRite Opens Downtown Touting Sustainability and Hi-Tech Shopping Carts
A massive new ShopRite has opened in Downtown Jersey City, featuring innovative smart carts, sustainable energy technology, and expanded amenities to enhance the local shopping experience for the community.