Hi! I'm a lifelong New Jersey resident who grew up in Matawan/Aberdeen, Freehold, and Old Bridge. I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in the 1990s. After college, I spent 20 years as a beat reporter and editor at a newspaper chain in Hudson County, and have written for the Washington Post and Atlantic.com. I've also published two novels, one of which was adapted into a nerdy romantic comedy that's currently streaming on Netflix (called Carrie Pilby). I believe in the power of local journalism to do so much good in large and small ways. Reach me at caren.lissner@patch.com
The City of Hoboken today announced the finalized Zero Waste Plan, in alignment with its ongoing commitment to environmental sustainabil ...
The Hudson County Prosecutor's Office is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred overnight in Hoboken.
From truffled turnips to pho to kiwi eclairs, here are 5 new restaurants serving up something different in North Jersey.
Don't let the sunny skies fool you. Sunday's beautiful weather may change tonight with a brief, powerful downpour. See when.
D'oh! Some deer! See what the police said about deer that were spotted Saturday in upper Hoboken.
Hoboken businesses were turned into Folk City and Cafe Doughin on Friday night for a Bob Dylan biopic starring Timothee Chalamet.
Police made an arrest on Park Avenue in Hoboken on Thursday morning in a suspected "road rage" incident, and continue to investigate.
Several NJ public high schools rank among the best in the country, US News said, and 2 of those are in Hudson County.
After pivoting during the pandemic, a female business owner and (very modest) artist is saying goodbye to longtime North Jersey customers.
Mayor Ravi Bhalla and the City of Hoboken today announced the Youth Climate Action Fund, inviting applications for microgrants of up ...
Longtime Hoboken resident Caroline Leavitt is about to embark on a 28-stop tour, including at Little City Books. She also needs your vote.
Help clean up Wyckoff, get some exercise, and if you're a student, get community service hours. Sign up to 'Team Up To Tidy Up' below.
The crew of "A Complete Unknown," a Bob Dylan biopic starring Timothee Chalamet, was setting up in Hoboken Friday. Find out more.
A cannoli contest, Sinatra Singalong, and more will be part of the annual "Mutzfest" Sunday under the Viaduct from Hoboken to Jersey City.
There is joy in Ridgewood. See photos from one of the most popular annual events.
One person was treated for injuries after two vehicles crashed in front of a Ridgewood school, a witness said.
A Hoboken man was charged with making terroristic threats against another man for refusing to buy a poker table, police said.
Chick-Fil-A is not too chicken to open two new stores in NJ next week. One will replace popular restaurant The Fireplace in Bergen County.
An Instagram influencer from Bergen County has been sentenced for bilking the Muslim community out of $8M, prosecutors said.
A Hoboken councilman accused a colleague of making comments related to waste management stereotypes, and says he's sick of his digs.
