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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...
The Hackensack Health Department in partnership with the Bergen County Community Health Improvement Partnership (BCCHIP), is thrilled to announce the 4th Annual Wellness Journey. This...
The City of Hackensack, in partnership with NJ Clean Communities and Hamline University, is proud to present the “Adopt-A-Drain” program for their residents. This initiative...
The City of Hackensack hosted a Black History Month Celebration at the Civic Center on February 25th, providing a platform to honor the contributions of...
Employees of the Hackensack Health Department proudly wore red earlier this month to support National Wear Red Day, raising awareness about cardiovascular disease, the leading...
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