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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 recognized April as Autism Acceptance Month, featuring a special video message from actress and advocate Holly Robinson Peete. The proclamation reaffirmed Hackensack’s commitment to a community where neurodivergent residents are respected, supported, and empowered to thrive. Robinson Peete, a mainstay...
On January 28, the Hackensack Mayor and Council approved a $6.5 million emergency transfer to the Hackensack Board of Education, ensuring educational continuity for the...
The City of Hackensack will hold a special meeting of the Mayor and Council this Wednesday to authorize a $6.5 million emergency transfer to the...
The news of the school district’s budgetary shortfall is understandably unsettling, and the City shares the concern felt throughout Hackensack. While this is a difficult...
The City of Hackensack is moving forward with an inspired plan to transform its downtown landscape with the assistance of a grant through the New...
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