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Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 17 events, day by day →
Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.
Thrift with a purpose: Whether you're into the thrill of the find or just love stretching a dollar, Jumble Store Thrift Shop is a go-to for locals who like quality secondhand scores without the fuss.
Panels, pulls, and play: East Side Mags is Montclair’s hub for comics, graphic novels, and the kind of collectibles that make your shelves look heroic.
Back-patio darts, anyone? Lazy Lanigans keeps things simple in the best way, with hearty pub grub, cold beer, and a roomy back patio where darts and friendly trash talk thrive.
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The fall festivals are set to take place in Hoboken, Jersey City, and surrounding Hudson County in 2026.
Full story at hobokengirl.com ↗
The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) has announced that the Pulaski Skyway, a four-lane bridge connecting Jersey City and Newark, will temporarily close from Friday, August 28 at 11PM until Saturday, August 29 from 11PM.
Full story at hobokengirl.com ↗
A new Irish bar, Kitty O'Shea's Irish Bar, has opened at 49 Beacon Avenue in the Jersey City Heights neighborhood after Bobby Dee's closed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Full story at hudsonreporter.com ↗
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) and Nuveen have agreed to provide a $101 million loan for Great Point Studios’ upcoming film production facility in Newark.
Full story at jerseydigs.com ↗
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