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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 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...
Three ordinances introduced at last night’s Council Meeting to reverse two 30-year and one 15-year PILOT agreements. At the first official meeting of the newly...
Starting the first week of August, garbage pickup will occur twice a week—indefinitely. This change help keep our city cleaner while extending the life of...
Hackensack welcomes its most diverse leadership team, celebrates community unity, and looks ahead to a new era of progress. The City of Hackensack officially welcomed...
The City of Hackensack is proud to announce a vibrant lineup of free community programming for the summer season, offering residents and visitors a wide...
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