Showing posts with label district. Show all posts
Showing posts with label district. Show all posts

Monday, December 5, 2011

7 Blocks in Jersey City's downtown historic district

NEW JERSEY (WABC) -- Jersey City's downtown historic district, Grove St., is accessed by the Newark Penn Station and Journal Square Line.

"I think there is a buzz going on right now, people like to come down here," said Nikol Floros of historic downtown district.

Surrounding the stop is classic architecture mixed with new construction. But the most impressive structure is just three blocks away: city hall. It is where the mayor, city council and city clerk run Jersey City. Sitting outside the granite and marble historic building is a bronze monument built to commemorate the valor of soldiers, sailors, and marines of the civil war.

Also surrounding the stop is an eclectic selection of restaurant, including the food networks' chopped champion. The chef at Soul Flavors is just two blocks and half away. Delicious tastings are complemented by plenty of offerings for the spirit. An art community has sprung up here and some of the restaurants like LITM combine both.

"It's a really vibrant art community here. A lot of people have moved to the area because it is more affordable than other areas," said Andrea Morin, restaurant owner.

For those who want to bicycle to all the restaurants and bars in the area, the number one choice is the Grove Street bicycles, which is three blocks from the station.

"These guys are awesome. I highly recommend them. I love the idea of biking to and from the path train," said Rosalie Munez, resident.

Green and healthy choices, good food, and a vibrant nightlife can all be found within seven blocks of the Grove Street Path Station in Jersey City.

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Sunday, May 29, 2011

NJ school district might ban weekend homework

AP  Eyewitness NewsGALLOWAY TOWNSHIP, N.J. -- Students in a southern New Jersey school district might not have to crack the books on weekends and holidays.

The Galloway Township school district is recommending that homework be assigned only Monday through Thursday. In addition, the district may decide that no more than 10 minutes of homework multiplied by a student's grade level be assigned per night.

Superintendent Annette Giaquinto told The Press of Atlantic City the idea is to ensure students are not assigned busywork and to give them time for family and extracurricular activities.

Some school board members worry that parents have more time on weekends and holidays to help their children with homework.

The school board is not expected to vote on the recommendations until July or August.

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