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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 rename the intersection of Beech Street and Second Street as Gordon “Scooter” Whiting Way, honoring beloved coach, educator, mentor, and lifelong Hackensack resident whose decades of service left a lasting mark on the City and generations of...
The Johnson Public Library is now offering a free “Books by Mail” service for Hackensack residents who are homebound or have a disability. Through this...
The Hackensack City Council will adopt a resolution at Tuesday’s meeting asking the New Jersey Attorney General to formally determine whether it is legal for...
Due to the current severe weather conditions, all city offices will remain closed today. Additionally, tonight’s Shade Tree Committee meeting has also been canceled, the...
Please be advised that street parking on snow streets will be prohibited once snow accumulation exceeds 2 inches. To accommodate this, the City is granting...
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