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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

Basic Spanish Classes at Miller Branch Library

Hablas espanol? No?
Don’t worry, the Miller Branch Library in Bergen/Lafayette offers free basic spanish classes every Wednesday from 4pm – 6pm. The only catch is you have to call them so they can give you a little orientation on what to do.
The lady that I spoke to this morning said they have materials and books [...]

Newsweek: McNair Makes The List of America’s Top Public Schools Again

Not a real cover.

McNair Academic (123 Coles St., Jersey City 07302) has been ranked 30th nationwide in 2008 survey. McNair is the only public school in New Jersey that made the list.
How Does Newsweek Rank Public Schools?
…Public schools are ranked according to a ratio devised by Jay Mathews: the number of Advanced Placement, Intl. Baccalaureate [...]

Wellness Wednesday: Etiquette Workshops for Children

[ May 21, 2008; 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. ] Here’s one event that I think is very important for the children of today to participate: ETIQUETTE WORKSHOPS.

Cunningham Branch Library will be hosting a session led by Sonja Garlin to teach children the right manners and courtesy when dealing with other people.

There is a 20-children limit per session and pre-registration is required. If you [...]

Honeywell and NJ Audubon Society’s Summer Ecosystem Adventure for Teachers

[ August 18, 2008 to August 22, 2008. ] Are you an educator? If not, do you know of a Jersey City teacher who might be interested in Educational Summer Adventure?

I was contacted by Tamisha and Jennifer informing me of this great opportunity for JC and/or Hudson County teachers to learn how to bring learning into the outdoors.

For the very first time, [...]

Hudson Catholic Regional High School To Remain Open

Hudson Catholic Regional High School on Bergen Avenue, Jersey City will remain open next school year

Here’s a good news: Hudson Catholic will remain open for next school year!
Three weeks ago, it was reported that the school was closing due to poor enrollment and financial difficulties. However, alumni, students, parents, and residents combined forces after [...]