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In today's newsletter:

• Want to inspire Jersey City students at County Prep’s Career Day?

Also on today's calendar: Learn ways to teach your child how to ride e-bikes safely and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: Why aren't koalas actual bears? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Showers; breezy, cooler, with a high of 56 and low of 42 degrees.
• Monday: Cool with partial sunshine, temps: high: 51, low: 36.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and cool, with a high of 53 and low of 45 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• In-House Career Day on May 1, 2026 (businessdailynetwork.com) — Hudson County Schools of Technology is seeking local professionals to speak at an In-House Career Day at County Prep High School, 525 Montgomery Street in Jersey City, on Friday, May 1, 2026. Volunteers are asked to present several short sessions between 10:00 a.m. and 1:15 p.m., offering students real-world career insights and helping shape the next generation of local talent.    

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📸 Around Jersey City

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Jersey City

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday April 30

• Learn ways to teach your child how to ride e-bikes safely
  Virtual,
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday April 24

• Office Hours: Real Estate and Career Coach Sessions
  Kọ Cafe (Ko Cafe) , 722 Grand St , Jersey City
  11:00 am

Friday May 1

• Friday Night Flicks
  411 Monmouth St , Jersey City
  6:00 pm

Saturday May 2

• Earn Extra Cash - Survey's & Market Research - Live Workshop - Saturday May 2, 2026 at 11:00am
  Online
  11:00 am
• Intertwined: 2026 NJCU BFA Thesis Exhibition Group B
  New Jersey City University Visual Arts Gallery , 100 Culver Ave , Jersey City
  3:00 pm

Wednesday May 6

• Preschool Fair 2026
  Léman Ballroom , 41 Broad St , New York
  5:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday April 19

• In-Person Free coding Workshop for Kids at Secaucus, NJ (7-14)
  Meadowlands Plaza Hotel , 40 Wood Ave , Secaucus
  11:00 am
• South Orange Downtown Food Stroll
  Spiotta Park , 20-32 Village Plaza , South Orange
  12:00 pm
• Mandy Patinkin
  Prudential Hall , 1 Center St , Newark
  4:00 pm
• Mandy Patinkin at New Jersey Performing Arts Center
  New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) , 1 Center St , Newark
  4:00 pm

Monday April 20

• Toddler Time & Tiny Tots
  Harrison, NJ Calendar Harrison, NJ 07029
  10:30 am
• FREE STILL LIFE DRAWING CLASS
  Express Newark , 54 Halsey Street , Newark
  11:30 am
• Drop-In Gaming + Roblox (all ages)
  Kearny Public Library , 318 Kearny Ave , Kearny
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Aviva Coming Soon: New Rentals on The Edge of Liberty State Park in Jersey City —Kevin Soto Read on Patch

• JPMorgan Chase & Co. posted a job opening for Prime Brokerage Margin-Client Service Operations Associate in Jersey City. Apply here.
• Saint Peter's University posted a job opening for Collections Coordinator Part-time in Jersey City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Jersey City here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Hoboken

• Spring Heatwave in Hoboken, NJ Transit World Cup Headaches, Plus More News You Missed April 13-18 (hobokengirl.com)
• Local Events For Sunday, April 19th & Monday, April 20th Jersey City, Hoboken, Bayonne and Secaucus (riverviewobserver.net)
• Hoboken Public Library Celebrates National Library Week with All-Star Lineup of Guest Readers (tapinto.net)

Kearny

• Kearny Financial (KRNY) Stock Price, News & Analysis $KRNY (marketbeat.com)

Newark

• 6 Firefighters Injured, Dozens Displaced After Massive Fire In Newark (patch.com)
• Around Newark: Election Results + ICE + Billionaires + Taxes (patch.com)

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Ok Jersey City! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They don't meet the koalafications! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

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