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🌱 Patch AM: Which candidates are vying for Jersey City’s at-large BOE seats?
Spotted on the Jersey City calendar: 2026 Middle and High School Virtual Fair
Good morning Jersey City! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Which candidates are vying for Jersey City's at-large BOE seats?
- Why did Jersey City's teachers union abandon incumbents in this BOE race?
- Confused by Jersey City schools? Start with this clear parent roadmap
Also on today's calendar: 2026 Middle and High School Virtual Fair and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Sunshine and less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 67 degrees.
- Sunday: Intervals of clouds and sun, temps: high: 84, low: 73.
- Monday: Humid; a p.m. shower or two, with a high of 83 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Danielle Walker (New Jersey) (ballotpedia.org subscription) — Jersey City residents will choose at-large Board of Education members on November 3, 2026, with Danielle Walker among the candidates seeking a citywide seat. Ballotpedia's listing explains how locals can learn more about Walker and other contenders, including through its candidate survey, to better understand their positions on school issues before voting. 
2. JCEA endorses 'Leadership That Listens' slate in 13-person Jersey City BOE race (hudsoncountyview.com) — Jersey City's teachers union, the JCEA, is backing the four-candidate "Leadership That Listens" slate in this fall's crowded Board of Education race, breaking with its past support for incumbents. With multiple slates and an independent in the November 3 contest, the endorsement could shape decisions on staffing, facilities, academic programs, and the future of Jersey City Public Schools.
3. Jersey City Public Schools: A Family Guide (hudsonreporter.com) — If you're raising kids in Jersey City, this guide breaks down how Jersey City Public Schools work, from zoning and magnet options to charters, county schools, and funding. It walks you through enrollment, pre-K, special education, multilingual supports, and ways to evaluate and engage with local schools so you can navigate choices confidently.
4. Surveillance images released after 40-foot sailboat stolen from Jersey City marina (news12.com) — New Jersey State Police are asking Jersey City residents for help after a 40-foot sailboat was reported stolen from Liberty Harbor Marina late on August 22. Surveillance images show a suspect changing clothing during the theft, and the vintage Hinckley Bermuda boat is still missing, with investigators urging anyone with tips to call the Carteret Station.
5. Kean University President Repollet calls on school to 'Rise and Climb Higher' in Opening Day address (roi-nj.com) — Kean University's merger with New Jersey City University to create Kean Jersey City is being framed as a long-term commitment to preserving public higher education access in Jersey City and Hudson County. President Lamont Repollet's Opening Day address highlighted the new campus as a central pillar of a unified Kean system, promising more research, career preparation, and global learning opportunities for local students.
📸 Around Jersey City
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Jersey City
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- Jumpstart Program - Freshman
James J Ferris High School Jersey City, NJ 07302
8:30 am - 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 - Jump Start Program -Sophomores
James J Ferris High School Jersey City, NJ 07302
8:30 am - Positive Living Lab
Hudson Pride Center Union City Location, 4428 Bergenline Ave, Union City, NJ, 07087, United States
6:00 pm - Jump Start Program - Juniors and Seniors
James J Ferris High School Jersey City, NJ 07302
8:30 am - Hoboken HS Football Home vs Glen Ridge HS
Hoboken Public School District Louis M. Taglieri Jr. Stadium
6:30 pm - Youth Connect
Hudson Pride Center Union City Location, 4428 Bergenline Ave, Union City, NJ, 07087, United States
6:00 pm - 2026 Middle and High School Virtual Fair →
Parents League Virtual Fair
9:00 am
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
Thursday September 3
Friday September 4
Monday September 14
📣 Jersey City Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Fall Sportsmanship etc
Kearny High School Kearny, NJ 07032
7:00 am - Food Distribution
Kearny Public Works Department 357 Bergen Ave, Kearny, NJ 07032
10:00 am - Jumpstart Program - Freshman
James J Ferris High School Jersey City, NJ 07302
8:30 am - Live Animal Show with the Turtle Back Zoo (ages 5 and up)
Kearny Public Library Kearny Main Library, 318 Kearny Ave., Kearny, NJ, 07032, United States
2:00 pm
Saturday August 29
Tuesday September 1
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
- Candid Dispensary Now Open in The Heights, Bringing 'Bluntly Better' Cannabis to Jersey City
JERSEY CITY, NJ — The Heights has a new neighbor. Candid Dispensary, a licensed adult-use cannabis retailer, is now open at 3662 John F. Kennedy... (More info)
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Rainbow seen on the west side.
This of course means everybody will have good luck today. (Nextdoor Lincoln Park) - **Local Contractors , Handyman & Skilled Trades Wanted**
Pressolutions LLC is looking to connect with reliable **handymen, plumbers, electricians, carpenters, painters, and other skilled tradespeople** for… (Nextdoor Riverview North)
- Burlington posted a job opening for Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Jersey City. Apply here.
- Kearny Public Schools posted a job opening for High School English Teacher in Kearny. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Jersey City here.
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: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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