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Artichoke Basille's Opens 3rd NJ Shop, More Coming Soon Artichoke Basille's Opens 3rd NJ Shop, More Coming Soon
Artichoke Basille's Opens 3rd NJ Shop, More Coming Soon Famed New York City pizzeria Artichoke Basille's is opening a third New Jersey location. The shop at 246 Bay St., in Jersey City will open on Friday, Feb. 18 at noon. This location is the third of five franchised stores slated to debut across New Jersey as part of a deal penned in 2018 with franchisees Premal and Leela Shanghvi. The first 100 customers can cash in on an exclusive deal that includes two massive pizza slices, a drink, and an Artichoke t-shirt for $25. Twenty percent of all sales on opening day will be donated to the Jersey City Free Public Library, a Jersey City organiz…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Jersey City Library Renamed For First African-American Director Jersey City Library Renamed For First African-American Director
Jersey City Library Renamed For First African-American Director After a half-century of service, Priscilla Gardner, the director the Jersey City Public Library, will be taking a well-deserved retirement.  But even after her departure, a testament to her long legacy in Jersey City will remain: the main branch on Jersey Avenue was renamed in her honor this week.  “After 50 years of dedicated and meaningful service to our city, it is fitting that the main library be named in honor of Priscilla and all of her hard work,” said Mayor Steve Fulop.  The Jersey City Free Public Library is a valuable resource in our community, and Priscilla create…

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by Paul Milo