Home prices rise 19.5 percent in Jersey City
Home prices across the U.S. have increased 6.5 percent over the past year, according to a GoBankingRates study. In some parts of the U.S., however, prices have skyrocketed. Twenty cities in particular are beating the national average and Jersey City is one of them with an increase of 19.5 percent over the past year. —CNBC
Snoop getting $100k for his July 4 performance
It’s no secret that Snoop Dogg is headlining this year’s Freedom & Fireworks show, but the Jersey Journal just unveiled that the Exchange Place Alliance — a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the Exchange Place district — is paying Snoop Dogg $100k for his forthcoming performance at the Freedom & Fireworks show. —NJ.com
Harry’s Daughter extends Friday happy hour
Beginning this Friday, Harry’s Daughter will open at 2pm with an extended happy hour from 2pm to 7pm. How can you possibly make that better? They’ll also be showing the 2pm World Cup game. ¡Gol! —Harry’s Daughter
New gelato shop opens in West Side
There’s a new gelato shop in town. Located at 55 Mallory, Jersey & Co. Gelato soft opened earlier this month and will celebrate their grand opening this Saturday. The shop also carries vegan sorbets such as Peach Mango and Kibana (Kiwi/Banana). —Jersey & Co. Gelato
La Nacional reopens in New York
La Nacional is not in Jersey City, but it’s one of my favorite Spanish restaurants in New York (along with Socarrat Paella Bar). The Chelsea-based restaurant, which is blocks away from the 23rd Street Path station, recently reopened. —Eater
My understanding is that SIDs get their money from the local government. How can they justify spending $100K of regular people’s money for one person’s performance?
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