With May on the horizon, Hoboken city officials are gearing up for the city’s annual Memorial Day parade, but this year, there’s a twist: In celebration of the United States of America’s 250th birthday this year, the Memorial Day Parade is looking to be bigger and better than ever.
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Due to the declining amounts of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in the water of the Hudson River, the New York State Department of Health has now declared that catching and eating fish from the River is now mostly safe, with pregnant women and children under 15—the “Sensitive Population”—able to eat up to one 8-ounce meal a month of striped bass, and the general population is able to eat up to four meals a month.
As New Jersey prepares to host the rapidly approaching FIFA World Cup, numerous concerns were raised about the nearby housing options for the grand event.
For years, Washington Street has been the beating heart of Hoboken: home to cafés, small businesses, bus routes, and a steady stream of students from Stevens.
Affordable housing is one of the many problems surrounding Hoboken. With 69% of Americans claiming that they were “very concerned” about the cost of housing, it’s both a local and national concern.
April is an exciting month for movie filming in Hoboken. Last year, there were many sightings of filming and celebrities throughout the year, including Steven Yeun, Timothée Chalamet, and Jeremy Allen White filming or simply exploring the city.
On March 19, the Hoboken City Council voted 5-3 in favor of developing a 25-story housing unit at the site of Garage B on Hudson Street.
Although this past month may have felt like ages for regular commuters, the PATH was officially reopened on Tuesday, February 25, after all track updates were concluded.
Hoboken’s elections will commence on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. The non-partisan municipal elections will determine who will hold office from 2026 to 2030.
On February 18, Stevens students were unsurprised by yet another water main break in Jersey City. This latest break disrupted many operations on campus, forcing classes to run remotely last Tuesday and Wednesday.