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Holiday events light up New Jersey and New York

The height of the holiday season is almost here, and both Stevens students and Hoboken residents are heralding it by putting out the last of the decorations, pulling out the heavy winter clothing, and getting ready for a robust slate of local events and celebrations.

Election day: how to vote in Hoboken

At the heart of our democracy is the ability to exercise our rights and one of our most fundamental rights is the ability to choose our leaders.

Hoboken Harvest Festival returns after two-year hiatus

The Hoboken Harvest Festival, an autumn event organized by the City of Hoboken and the Hoboken Business Alliance, will be running on October 22 for the first time since 2019.

Blue Violets cannabis dispensary gets closer to opening on Washington Street

Co-founding couple, Maxwell and Lauren Chang Thompson are taking steps to open the Blue Violets cannabis dispensary on Washington Street. With approval from the city’s Cannabis Review Board, the pair spoke before the Planning Board at City Hall to review their plans and address questions and concerns.

Hoboken proposes $27 million in city improvement projects

At Stevens, inevitably, the school works closely with the city of Hoboken. Hoboken policy ultimately impacts Stevens campus and students. On September 21, the city council of Hoboken proposed a $27.5 million bond ordinance to fund projects to improve the community in the upcoming years.

SilverStrides gets elder Hoboken residents active

The inaugural SilverStrides 1 Mile Walk/Run was held on Pier A in Hoboken this past Saturday, September 24. Erin Kreis, Founder of SilverStrides, said that the event was a big success with an attendance of “43 participants ranging from 4-80 [years old].”

Hoboken’s 20 MPH speed limit takes effect

Hoboken drivers will be slowing down on city streets due to a new policy change made this past summer. On July 7, Hoboken Mayor Ravi S.

Hoboken launches zero waste initiative

With more people becoming aware and concerned about protecting the environment, many new policies have been enacted in order to combat carbon emissions and invest in alternative energy sources.

Hoboken to offer COVID-19 booster shot

In the city’s most recent efforts to fight the spread of COVID-19, Hoboken Mayor Ravi S. Bhalla announced on September 13 that Hoboken will have new pop-up booster clinics to distribute the bivalent COVID-19 vaccine.