Most are focusing on local issues and deferring the Israel-Hamas war as an international issue not relevant to their job description. The current districts up for bid this election season encompassing Hudson County are districts eight, nine and 10.
Representatives are on site to assist people with applications for services like childcare, veterans’ benefits, mental health services or rental and housing assistance to Hudson County residents.
Despite the accomplishments, Williams said he tries not to brag too much and acknowledged that his upbringing and current reality are a “blessing.”
Mario Costa, owner of the diner which has been open since 1946, says he’s thrilled to have his business chosen for Bob Dylan’s biopic. “Oh I love it,” Costa told Slice of Culture. “It’s history, you know? … and it’s good for the diner. We’ve been here forever.”
“I started to write again and attend different open mics. After I had started to organize my own children events and my own community events. I thought to myself I could create a space where many poets will feel welcomed,” said Mocha Mic With Millie.
“By using soccer as a means to build stronger connections and a stronger community, we strive to create a vibrant and supportive network of players who share our passion for the game,” he told Slice of Culture.
This month we’ll be diving into a subculture that originated close to home and took over the 90s fashion, creating an intersection of hip-hop music and fashion.
“All the familiar faces, it becomes like more family than customers,” Mendes said. “Just makes it more homey.”
“People of color are very proud of where they come from…I think that’s part of our culture–the fact that this is ours, and Hudson County, there’s just something special about it… I think we learn to love where we’re from…,” Vargas told Slice of Culture.
Here’s 10 local women-owned businesses that you can support this Women’s History Month that are based out of Jersey City, Union City, West New York and more.
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