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Good morning Jersey City! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How many new early childhood seats are coming to SoHo West?
  • How are Jersey City businesses cashing in on energy-efficiency investments?

Also on today's calendar: Deconstructing the Best High School Admissions Essay and 13 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 76 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Friday: Very warm with some sun, temps: high: 83, low: 62.
  • Saturday: Mostly cloudy and not as warm, with a high of 73 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Ivy Primary Prep to Open New Early Education Center at Hudson House in Jersey City (tapinto.net) — A major expansion of Ivy Primary Prep at Hudson House will bring space for about 150 young children in Jersey City's SoHo West neighborhood by spring 2027, easing pressure on its already full existing site. The new center will offer infant care, preschool classrooms, and possible after-school sports, aiming to serve families from across Jersey City with small class sizes and community-focused programming.
   

• PSE&G and Jersey City leaders spotlight economic and community benefits of energy efficiency investments (binje.com) — Jersey City officials and PSE&G leaders gathered at Jewel Electric Supply to highlight how energy-efficiency programs are boosting local businesses and jobs while cutting energy use. New data show each dollar invested generates nearly three dollars in economic output statewide, supporting thousands of jobs and significant tax revenue, with Jersey City businesses playing a key role in these green upgrades.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Escaping Gilded Cages by James J. Devine describes a path back to progress and prosperity —Ed Watchdog Read on Patch
  • Local Artists to Present Collaborative Exhibition at Jersey City Church —Bill Armbruster Read on Patch
  • This little guy, a rescue, was initially very skittish and would only sleep under the couch.
    Lately, he conks out in the middle of the living room in this position with his legs extended into the air...apparently he now feels quite at home. (Nextdoor The Western Slopes)
  • FREE FREE FREE BUT MUST GO TODAY!!
    Beautiful kitchen table and 4 chairs, well loved but in excellent condition. Person who committed to taking it fell through, DM me if interested!… (Nextdoor JFK Boulevard)
  • Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Jersey City. Apply here.
  • Jobs for Humanity posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative Moving Company in Jersey City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Jersey City here.

🗞 Nearby News

Hoboken

  • Drinks + Treats for Fall 2026 in Hoboken and Jersey City (hobokengirl.com)
  • Shots Reported In Walgreens Parking Lot In Hoboken: Police (patch.com)

Kearny

  • Reentry Program in Kearny Graduates 400 (hudpost.com)

Secaucus

  • Man In Secaucus SWAT Standoff Was Wanted For Parole Violation (patch.com)

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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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