ShareSaveSteam Cafe located at 274 Newark Ave. will host a forum featuring artists whose work is in their latest show ‘In The City’ next week. At the event guests will have an opportunity to get to know the artists as people and creators learn what the piece they have displayed means to them and discover … (Read more at JC Independent)

ShareSaveA new Saturday exhibit is opening at the Liberty Science Center located at 251 Philip St. in Liberty State Park this week. On Memorial Day weekend the science center opened new summer exhibits exploring energy and the dark. Starting in June new exhibit ‘Crazy Glowing Bubbles’ will open for kids ages 4 and up. In … (Read more at JC Independent)

ShareSaveBicycle advocacy group Bike JC will hold its third annual ride through each of Jersey City’s six wards this Sunday. The 16mile group bike ride starts and finishes at Exchange Place where a festival featuring homemade goods from Not Yo Mama’s Craft Fair live music a nonprofit showcase and food and beer will be stationed … (Read more at JC Independent)

ShareSaveJersey City dog owners must renew their dog licenses by June 30 all singleyear licenses expired April 30 or face fines and late fees city officials say. All licenses are effective May 1 singleyear licensing fees are 8 for neutered dogs 12 unneutered. Residents can also license their dogs for 36 months at a reduced … (Read more at JC Independent)

As the Board of Education moves into what could be the final month of deliberations over the districts new superintendent critics of the process continue to allege the Board appears ready to merely rubber stamp the states preference for the position. (Read more at JC Independent)

ShareSaveRising Tide Capital will host an orientation for their Community Business Academy today. The free information session will show local entrepreneurs how they can to start and grow a successful business. The event will be held at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 440 Hoboken Ave. at 6 pm. For more information see a listing for the … (Read more at JC Independent)

ShareSaveResidents Briefed on Plans for New Park About 40 were briefed on plans for a Jersey City landfill in the shadow of the Pulaski Skyway slated to become a park. Red Light Cameras Help Charge JC Drivers 1.7 Million in Fines Records show that drivers caught on camera running red lights at Kennedy Boulevard and … (Read more at JC Independent)

ShareSaveA quick note to our readers JCI’s offices will be closed on Monday May 28 for Memorial Day. We will resume publishing on Tuesday May 29. In the meantime enjoy your holiday Jersey City Check out This Weekend’s Best Bets for arts and entertainment events. (Read more at JC Independent)

ShareSaveAccording to a recent update on their official Facebook page Torico’s Premium Homemade Ice Cream Parlor will reopen on June 1. The popular ice cream parlor located at 20 Erie St. has been closed for renovations since October 2010. Since then Torico’s fans have been posting to their Facebook page almost every month wondering when … (Read more at JC Independent)

ShareSave If you thought you knew everything about Jersey City artist Robert Piersanti’s work you’ll be in for a surprise when his new solo exhibit ‘Model Citizen’ opens at LITM on June 5. Piersanti is best known as the painter behind modern pinups that and reference rock ‘n’ roll and pop culture. These works are … (Read more at JC Independent)

ShareSave The other day I was at a playground watching my friends son gather a swat team of boys while he shared his collection of toy guns and rifles. The team was assembled the boys hashedout the game rules and began their dramatic enactment of a siege or coup that I didnt bother to understand. … (Read more at JC Independent)

Fire Director Armando Roman is blasting the school district for sending students into Ferris High School under dangerous conditions Monday during a planned halfday session it arranged after a boiler room water pipe burst. (Read more at JC Independent)

ShareSaveFor full listings check out the Cultural Calendar. Want your event listed on our calendar You can submit it yourself just click here and follow the simple instructions. TODAY Jersey City opens its outdoor pools and turns on park sprinklers in time for Memorial Day weekend. New exhibit ‘Got Power’ at The Liberty Science … (Read more at JC Independent)

ShareSaveThe Liberty Science Center located at 251 Philip St. in Liberty State Park in Jersey City is hosting new exhibits activities and events for the summer. Their new ‘Got Power’ exhibit opens today just in time for Memorial Day weekend. In the exhibition suitable for kids ages 8 and up the whole family can learn … (Read more at JC Independent)

ShareSaveJersey City Observes Memorial Day Jersey City will suspend alternateside and metered parking and close City Hall for Memorial Day on Monday. There will be regular pickup for garbage and recycling. New Company Provides ‘Moms Choice’ A Jersey City resident has opened an inhome service provider that places child adult and senior caregivers with a … (Read more at JC Independent)