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WKD RECAP<\/p>\n

There is no mistaking that summer has arrived \u2013 if the beautiful sunny weather wasn\u2019t a dead giveaway, the sudden proliferation of neighbors out eating ice cream sure is. It\u2019s been another busy week in Hudson County and we\u2019ve got all the headlines to keep you up to speed. Among the highlights: Hoboken\u2019s summer programming was announced, which includes free movies, workouts, concerts, and more; team Brazil has arrived in its home-away-from-home in New Jersey ahead of the World Cup; and a new fast casual pasta spot opened in Hoboken.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n

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\u2013 Movies Under the Stars is returning to Hoboken and Jersey City for summer 2026 with free outdoor screenings in local parks and public spaces (The Hoboken Girl<\/a>).\n<\/p>\n

\u2013 Hoboken\u2019s Fitness in the Park series is back for summer 2026 (The Hoboken Girl<\/a>).\n<\/p>\n

\u2013 Battello\u2019s team is opening Barchino, a new pizza restaurant in Jersey City (The Hoboken Girl<\/a>).<\/p>\n

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\u2013 Rapper Fetty Wap was spotted in Hoboken and Jersey City last weekend (The Hoboken Girl<\/a>).\u00a0\n<\/p>\n

\u2013 Hoboken\u2019s My Way Sinatra Sing-Off is returning in August 2026 (The Hoboken Girl<\/a>).<\/p>\n

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\u2013 Hoboken is hosting a lineup of free summer fun for 2026, including outdoor movies, concerts, fitness classes, and other community events (The Hoboken Girl<\/a>).\n<\/p>\n

\u2013 Pronto, a new pasta bar concept, has opened in Hoboken with fresh pasta dishes and a casual Italian dining setup (The Hoboken Girl<\/a>).\n<\/p>\n

\u2013 Jersey City was selected as one of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Flag Cities (The Hoboken Girl<\/a>).\n<\/p>\n

\u2013 The Hoboken City Council gave preliminary approval to a new 2026 municipal budget (The Hoboken Girl<\/a>).\u00a0\n<\/p>\n

\u2013 Hoboken\u2019s Two01 Hair Salon will celebrate its 10-year anniversary on June 14th (Two01 Hair<\/a>).\u00a0\n<\/p>\n

\u2013 Bills backed by Senator Raj Mukherji to support water infrastructure projects in Hoboken and Jersey City passed the New Jersey Senate (HudPost<\/a>).\n<\/p>\n

\u2013 Hoboken released the schedule for its Big Match Block Party series, which will bring World Cup watch parties to neighborhoods across the city (City of Hoboken<\/a>).\n<\/p>\n

\u2013 Insomnia Cookies will open in downtown Jersey City at 244 Bay Street (HDSID<\/a>).\u00a0\n<\/p>\n

\u2013 Jersey City Medical Center honored 300 long-serving staff members and eight retirees at a gala celebrating their years of service (HudPost<\/a>).\n<\/p>\n

\u2013 The City of Hoboken\u2019s Pride crosswalk painting will take place on Sunday June 7th at 8AM at Newark + Washington Street (Nixle<\/a>).\u00a0\n<\/p>\n

\u2013 North Bergen will name its main library branch after longtime Executive Director Sai Rao in recognition of her service to the community (HudPost<\/a>).\n<\/p>\n

\u2013 The Hudson County Executive + Board of County Commissioners celebrated Pride Month with a flag raising at Brennan Courthouse (Hudson County NJ<\/a>).\u00a0\n<\/p>\n

\u2013 Hudson Gives 2026 raised $1,095,810, surpassing the $1 million mark for the first time in the campaign\u2019s history (HudPost<\/a>).\n<\/p>\n

\u2013 Former Hoboken Assemblyman Carmelo Garcia was sentenced to one year and one day in prison in connection with a bribery case (Hudson County View<\/a>).\n<\/p>\n

\u2013 A Hudson County clerical error allowed a vendor to spend more than double the amount of its contract\u00a0(Hudson County View<\/a>).\n<\/p>\n

\u2013 Jersey City Mayor James Solomon said the Liberty Science Center High School project is unlikely to move forward (Hudson County View<\/a>).\n<\/p>\n

\u2013 A new development is planned for 723 Grand Avenue in Jersey City\u00a0(Jersey Digs<\/a>).\n<\/p>\n

\u2013 Hoboken installed new Bigbelly smart waste and recycling bins along Washington Street and the southern waterfront\u00a0 (City of Hoboken<\/a>).\n<\/p>\n

\u2013 Hoboken mom + filmmaker Liat Ron will debut her film Fear and Now in Hoboken on June 24th (via Liat Ron<\/a>).\u00a0\n<\/p>\n

\u2013 Renderings were released for phase one of Jersey City\u2019s Canal Crossing master plan (New York YIMBY<\/a>).\n<\/p>\n

\u2013 NJ Transit officials are looking back at lessons from the 2014 Super Bowl as the agency prepares its transportation plan for the 2026 World Cup (NorthJersey.com<\/a>).\n<\/p>\n

\u2013 United Airlines is looking to add more flights at Newark Airport, according to the company\u2019s CEO (NJ.com<\/a>).\n<\/p>\n

\u2013 The Hoboken Fire Department honored 17 members during a commendation ceremony recognizing their professionalism, bravery, and service (City of Hoboken<\/a>).\n<\/p>\n

\u2013 Team Brazil arrived in New Jersey ahead of the World Cup (Yahoo Sports<\/a>).\n<\/p>\n

\u2013 Repairs are moving forward at Coles Park in Jersey City, with upgrades planned to improve the neighborhood green space (Jersey Digs<\/a>).\n<\/p>\n

\u2013 Hoboken and Hudson County will present the preferred design for Willow Avenue Vision Zero safety improvements (City of Hoboken<\/a>).\n<\/p>\n

\u2013 Newport received 135 applications for its 40th anniversary $1 million philanthropy initiative, which will award grants to Jersey City-based nonprofits (Hudson County View<\/a>).\n<\/p>\n

\u2013 NJ Transit World Cup train ticket sales are reportedly lagging just days before the first MetLife Stadium match\u00a0(NJ.com<\/a>).\n<\/p>\n

\u2013 New York and New Jersey transit officials are preparing for major World Cup travel disruptions and crowd management challenges as fans commute between the city and MetLife Stadium (The New York Times<\/a>).\n<\/p>\n

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