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Long retired, the Colgate Clock in Jersey City sits in a weedy field by the Morris Canal. Life goes on in Lower Manhattan on a dreary winter day as the World Trade Center grows taller. Feb 2012.Lane For U!Delaware Lackawanna train yards in Hoboken on the right before the terminal was built in 1907. The tracks were elevated then on tall piles. Erie railroad yards and Pavonia Avenue on the left. Jersey City. 1883Daily life on the Morris Canal small and large basins with lots of sailboats, coal barges, horses and wagons, factories, trains entering the Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal. Jersey City. 1883Lower Manhattan and the new World Trade Center as seen through the railroad yards of Hoboken from Observer Highway. A contrast between old technology and the new. Feb 2012Jersey City

Three Jersey City Parish Festivals This September

[ September 9, 2009 6:00 pm to September 13, 2009 10:00 pm. September 17, 2009 12:00 am to September 20, 2009 12:00 am. September 18, 2009; 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm. September 19, 2009; 1:00 pm to 11:00 pm. ]

There are three (3) Jersey City Parish Festivals in different areas of the town, and St. Joseph’s Parish in Journal Square kicks off tonight. Common activities of fundraisers/festivals include food, entertainment, and raffle. Proceeds benefit the parish or its school, so support this event if you can.

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Two Jersey City Festivals This Weekend

[ June 27, 2009; 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. June 28, 2009; 8:00 am to 7:00 pm. ] Let’s hope for a good weather this weekend as there will be two ethnic festivals here in Jersey City.

This Saturday (June 27, 2009), the Egyptian Festival will feature traditional Egyptian music and dance, such as the “horse dance,” and children’s entertainment in Journal Square.

On Sunday (June 28, 2009) in Downtown, Jersey City, Filipinos will [...]

Santacruzan 2009 in Downtown Jersey City

[ May 24, 2009; 10:00 am to 9:00 pm. ]
Next week – May 24, 2009 – a Santacruzan will be held in Downtown, Jersey City. It is a day-long Filipino street fair and festival with various performances, live bands, booths and it will be highlighted by a religious procession in honor of the Virgin Mary.

31st Annual Santacruzan 2009 and Street Fair
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Mayor Healy’s Neighborhood Block Parties 2009

[ May 4, 2009 5:30 pm to May 8, 2009 8:00 pm. May 14, 2009; 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm. ]

It’s May and it’s time for Mayor Healy’s Jersey City Block Parties. Unlike last year, this year’s block parties will happen each day of the week starting May 4, 2009 — except for the block party for Ward A at Columbia Park, as it has been rescheduled due to bad weather.

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2nd All Points West Music & Arts Festival @ Liberty State Park

[ July 31, 2009 12:00 am to August 2, 2009 12:00 am. ] After its successful debut last year at Liberty State Park, All Points West is back in Jersey City! Like last year, the music and arts festival is a three-day event featuring various artists like Beastie Boys, Vampire Weekend, MGMT, and Q-Tip.

All Points West Music and Arts Festival 2009
Description: Music, Bands, Entertainment
When: July 31, 2009 – [...]