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The Hackensack Performing Arts Center showcases theater, music, and visual arts, bringing artists and neighbors together through performances, exhibits, and community events.
Hackensack’s M&M Recreation Center offers youth sports, fitness, and community programs, with courts, multipurpose rooms, and spaces for seniors, events, and year-round activities.
The Johnson Public Library serves Hackensack with books, digital resources, classes, and programs for all ages, supporting learning, job search help, and lifelong community connection.
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At last night’s City Council meeting, the Mayor and Council unanimously voted to appoint veteran educator, author, and acclaimed spoken word artist Toney Jackson as the first Poet Laureate of the City of Hackensack, celebrating his decades of artistic leadership and lifelong dedication to uplifting the community through the arts....
Hackensack Clean Communities and the Hackensack Police Department’s LEAD (Law Enforcement Against Drugs and Violence) program teamed up for a powerful new initiative that brought...
The City of Hackensack is proud to announce the launch of the “Hometown Heroes” Veterans Banner Display Program, a heartfelt initiative to honor and celebrate...
The Hackensack Health Department in partnership with the Bergen County Community Health Improvement Partnership (BCCHIP), is thrilled to announce the 4th Annual Wellness Journey. This...
The City of Hackensack, in partnership with NJ Clean Communities and Hamline University, is proud to present the “Adopt-A-Drain” program for their residents. This initiative...
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