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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....
In light of the impending snowstorm for tomorrow, January 16th, all city offices will have a delayed opening of 10am. We strongly urge residents to...
Please be advised that due to the expected storm and current State of Emergency throughout New Jersey, the Hackensack City Council Meeting scheduled for tonight...
Bringing necessary changes to any organization can be challenging, and this is particularly true of an institution like the Hackensack Police Department which has been...
On Friday, December 15, the City of Hackensack graduated four outstanding individuals from the Bergen County Police Academy, stepping into their roles as Full-Time Officers. The regal...
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