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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.
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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....
The Hackensack City Council has issued a proclamation and passed a resolution commemoratively renaming Club Way to “Lillian Whitaker Way” in honor of the late...
The City of Hackensack is proud to announce the swearing-in of twelve new members of the Hackensack Citizen Officer Partnership (H-COP) program during a recent...
There are five open seats for City Council available. Beginning Monday, January 6, 2025, petitions may be picked up at the Hackensack City Clerk’s Office,...
The Hackensack City Council extends its heartfelt condolences and recognizes the profound impact of Lillian Whitaker, who served as the beloved principal of Nellie K....
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