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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

Jollibee Fast Food Coming to Jersey City

Philippines’ largest fast food chain will open its door soon in Jersey City, the 2nd branch in East Coast, according to FilipinosInJC.com. Popular for its Filipino-style fried chicken and hamburgers, Jollibee brings to all Pinoys here “a familiar feeling of home with the langhap-sarap taste that they remember and have continued to love“.  It is [...]

Philippine-American Friendship Day Parade Changes Route, Venue

[ June 27, 2010; 8:15 am to 6:00 pm. ] View Larger Map

The 20th Annual Philippine-American Friendship Day Grand Parade and Festival will start and end in the West Side area of Jersey City. In the previous years, the festival took place in Exchange Place, by the waterfront Jersey City.

This year’s event will kick off at Lincoln Park and festivities will be held at Hudson [...]

Betting on a Cure Fundraising Event at Hyatt Regency Jersey City

[ June 10, 2010; 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm. ]
Tonight at Hyatt Regency Jersey City, a fundraising event that will benefit victims of blood cancer. It’s a casino night and more, such as dinner, DJ Music, raffle prizes, etc.

BETTING ON A CURE
Description: annual fundraising benefit, games, prizes, dinner
Where: Hyatt Regency, 2 Exchange Place Jersey City
When: June 10, 2010 7PM-11PM
Web: http://bettingonacure.org/

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Memorial Day at The Historic JC & Harsimus Cemetery

[ May 31, 2010; 12:00 pm; ]
Tomorrow – Memorial Day (May 31, 2010) – The Historic Jersey City and Harsimus Cemetery will honor the fallen heroes at 12PM. There will be Memorial Day Ceremony & Musical Performances and the event will be attended by various city/state officials, and civic groups. Refreshments will be served during this free event.

Memorial Day Observance Ceremony
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CBA Orientation for Filipino Entrepreneurs

[ April 17, 2010; 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ]

Rising Tide Capital, Inc. is inviting all Filipinos in Jersey City to attend their FREE orientation this coming Saturday, April 17, 2010 at Five Corners Library on Newark Avenue. So if you’re planning or thinking of starting your own business but you don’t know how, give this orientation a shot. RSVP now if you are [...]