Toxic Legacy

Much of Jersey City was once put to use for heavy industry. While most of that industry has moved away, the toxic chemicals are still left behind. Jersey City Independent writes about chromium left at a site on Garfield Avenue.

Jersey City Builds "Workers'" Housing

Jersey City may be gentrifying, but that doesn't mean working class folks need to move out as the city has taken to building affordable, "working class" housing, reports the Times. In this case, several units in a Greenville project being made available.

Greenville Blog Launched

Some enterprising folks over in Greenville have launched a neighborhood blog. Accompanying the blog is a host of community-centric web stuff, like messages boards.

Cochrane Stadium to Get Artificial Turf

Cohrane Stadium will be getting artificial turf installed, notes the Journal, and hopefully with less lead than other area fields.

Jersey City Church Makes Most Endangered List

Preservation New Jersey, a heritage advocacy group, released the 2008 list of the 10 most endangered sites in the state, with Jersey City's Sacred Heart Church making the list. Past Jersey City nominees have included the downtown Powerhouse and the Apple Tree House.

City May Sue to Save Hospital

Greenville Hospital may not be closing just yet if the city has its way, notes the Hudson Reporter. The hospital recently received state approval to close, and despite several other hospitals in close proximity, the city doesn't wish to see the 100 bed facility close.

Greenville Hospital to Close

The Star Ledger reports Greenville Hospital, an extension of LibertyHealth Systems will close next month.

Library Reopens Today

The Jersey Journal reports that the Greenville Branch of the Jersey City Library reopens today.