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🌱 Patch AM: New Owner Of Hoboken McDonald's Restaurant Plans To Make Changes
Spotted on the Hoboken calendar: Join The Brunswick School for a Pop-up Open House Wednesday, August 19th
Hey there, Hoboken! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- New Hoboken McDonald's owner promises deeper community ties and upgrades
- How Hoboken readers can still access library services during the closure
- Is downtown Hoboken's T Thai gone for good? Here's what we know
Also on today's calendar: Join The Brunswick School for a Pop-up Open House Wednesday, August 19th and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 87 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Humid with a few showers, temps: high: 83, low: 69.
- Friday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 84 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. New Owner Of Hoboken McDonald's Restaurant Plans To Make Changes (patch.com) — Hoboken residents will see changes at the Washington Street McDonald's as new owner Elijah Adderley takes over, emphasizing employee development and deeper community involvement. He plans partnerships with local schools and organizations, and wants the restaurant known not just for fast food, but for its long-term impact on Hoboken's community and workforce. 
2. Hoboken Public Library Closes for a Restoration of Its Historic 1897 Interior (jerseydigs.com) — Hoboken's main public library branch at 500 Park Avenue is closed for a major restoration of its historic 1897 interior, with a partial reopening expected in early October. During the work, children's, teen, and adult services are shifting to the Grand Street branch, the Harrison Street learning center, outdoor park storytimes, lockers outside the main building, and the Hoboken Historical Museum.
3. Did T Thai Close in Hoboken? Here's What We Know (hobokengirl.com) — Longtime downtown spot T Thai at 102 Hudson Street appears to have quietly closed, with its phone disconnected and the space now listed for lease despite online listings still showing it open. As locals speculate, the uncovered facade has revealed signage from an older Hoboken butcher shop, offering a rare glimpse into the neighborhood's past while the future tenant remains unknown.
4. New 72-hour train could connect New York and Los Angeles by 2028 (traveltomorrow.com) — A private rail operator is pitching a 72-hour New York–to–Los Angeles train that would start and end at Hoboken Terminal instead of Penn Station, with PATH and ferry links into Manhattan. The proposed Transcontinental Chief would carry both passengers and vehicles on existing tracks, but it still lacks Amtrak's partnership and is now optimistically targeted for a May 2028 launch.
5. FBI Adds Fugitive Real Estate Fraudster to Most Wanted List (wrenews.com) — Federal authorities say a fugitive real estate executive once living in Hoboken has been added to the FBI's Most Wanted List over an alleged $650 million investor fraud scheme. Investigators believe he may now be in the Philippines, and they're offering a $150,000 reward while his family says he's recovering from a serious stroke and maintains his right to due process.
📸 Around Hoboken
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hoboken
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★ Featured events ★
- Join The Brunswick School for a Pop-up Open House Wednesday, August 19th →
The Brunswick School (Hamilton Park Area), 371 7th St, Jersey City
9:00 am - The Largest Renew Selection Secaucus Has Ever Seen →
45A Enterprise Ave N, Secaucus
10:00 am
Wednesday August 19
Wednesday August 26
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Other local events
- City Council Meeting
City of Jersey City Council Chambers 280 Grove St. Jersey City NJ 07302
6:00 pm - Senior Freeze Property Tax Relief Application
City of Jersey City St. Aloysius Church Duffy Hall
6:00 am - JCCS Court Outreach @ St. Lucy's Shelter
City of Jersey City St. Lucy's Emergency Shelter, 619 Grove St., Jersey City, NJ 07
9:00 am - Youth Connect
Hudson Pride Center Union City Location, 4428 Bergenline Ave, Union City, NJ, 07087, United States
6:00 pm - Planning Board Meeting
City of Jersey City via Zoom
5:30 pm - Beyond the Binary
Hudson Pride Center Jersey City Location, 3000 John F. Kennedy Blvd Suite 306, Jersey City, NJ, 07306, United States
6:00 pm - Rainbow Elders Virtual Meeting
Hudson Pride Center 176 Palisade Ave 3rd floor, Jersey City, NJ 07306
6:00 pm - Positive Living Lab
Hudson Pride Center Union City Location, 4428 Bergenline Ave, Union City, NJ, 07087, United States
6:00 pm - Paid Family Leave Insurance Workshop →
Church Square Park Toddler Playground, 5th St, Hoboken
10:30 am
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Friday August 28
📣 Hoboken Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- SFC Media Day
Kearny High School MetLife Stadium, 1 MetLife Stadium Dr, East Rutherford, NJ 0707
8:30 am - Jerry Walker Mobile Office Hours
Kearny Farmers Market Town Hall, 402 Kearny Ave, Kearny, NJ, 07032, United States
9:00 am - South Orange Farmers Market →
Newark Arts SloanStreetParkingLot, 12 Sloan St, South Orange, 07079
1:00 pm - City Council Meeting
City of Jersey City Council Chambers 280 Grove St. Jersey City NJ 07302
6:00 pm
Wednesday August 19
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