Jennifer Tripucka

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Founder and Editor at Hoboken Girl

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Behind the Business: Ashley Branda, Owner of Two01 Hair Salon + Hoboken BNR

1 month ago | hobokengirl.com | Jennifer Tripucka

peopleWhenever someone asks, ‘Who is The Hoboken Girl’ — we always answer with one thing: “We’re a team of local journalists and writers who love all things Hudson County.” But when it comes to a REAL Hoboken girl, born and raised in the Mile Square, one person in particular comes to mind in this capacity: Ashley Branda.
Individual in Custody in Downtown Hoboken After Police Activity Reported Near Neumann Leathers

1 month ago | hobokengirl.com | Jennifer Tripucka

Early this morning in Hoboken, Hudson River Athletics posted to its Instagram that there was an active situation at the Neumann Leather building on Observer Highway near Willow Ave. The fitness spot posted around 7:00AM on Thursday, February 27th, “According to Hoboken PD, there’s a dangerous person barricaded in the Neumann building.
The Fox and Crow in Jersey City Announces Its Permanent Closure

2 months ago | hobokengirl.com | Jennifer Tripucka

UpdatesJersey City Heights has lost a longtime local haunt — The Fox & Crow announced its permanent closure as of February 2025. The bar had taken January “to rest and recharge,” posting on its social media about a winter break. On Thursday, February 6, 2025, it announced permanence of the closure. Back in early January, The Fox & Crow posted on its social media “Thank you to our incredible community for aother wonderful year! We are taking a winter break to rest and recharge this January.
Hoboken-WTC PATH Service Suspended During Thursday Evening Commute

Jan 23, 2025 | hobokengirl.com | Jennifer Tripucka

One week prior to its official closure of the Hoboken PATH station for a month due to repairs, the PATH has suspended service on its Hoboken-WTC line. The shutdown took place on Thursday, January 23, 2025 during the evening commute. PATH service between Hoboken and the World Trade Center was suspended through the evening rush hour on Thursday due to ongoing repairs, the Port Authority shared on social media.
Otto Strada in Hoboken Closed Till Further Notice Due to Fire in Building

Jan 22, 2025 | hobokengirl.com | Jennifer Tripucka

newsLocal Italian restaurant Otto Strada, located at 743 Park Avenue in Hoboken, suffered a fire in the building on Tuesday, January 22nd in the evening. The Hoboken fire department was quickly on the scene, and helped the restaurant put the fire out quickly. Photo Credit: Julllz___ on InstgramThe Hoboken FD had posted on its social media on Tuesday evening that there was a fire on the 700 block. It was extinguished quickly, and the restaurant evacuated.
Montclair Public Schools Closed Today Due to Security Concern

Jan 13, 2025 | themontclairgirl.com | Jennifer Tripucka

BreakingMontclair Public Schools canceled due to a security concern that arose late last night, January 12, 2025. The alert that schools were canceled on Monday, January 13, 2025 came early this morning to the Montclair Schools alert system. “Late yesterday evening, we were made aware of a potential threat to our district.
Before the Internet Hype, This New Jersey Cafe Drew Its Inspiration from Wicked

Dec 1, 2024 | themontclairgirl.com | Jennifer Tripucka

foodie funThere’s a lot of holding space for the belting banger, “Defying Gravitea,” in the new hit movie, Wicked. But for those local to New Jersey, you may already know that there’s a cafe and bakery in Pequannock, New Jersey already dedicated to its mission. Gina Cassesse, a 5th-generation Italian chef opened her shop Defying Gravitea in May of 2023, dedicated to serving gluten-free and dairy-free treats, with a mission to show that there are “no limits” to eating foods without dairy or gluten.
Is Hoboken the Beauty Capital of New Jersey? - Hoboken Girl

Nov 12, 2024 | hobokengirl.com | Via Rutkowski |Jennifer Tripucka

Is Hoboken the beauty capital of New Jersey? We rounded up over 100 beauty businesses in the Mile Square City.
After 50 Years, Losurdo Brothers in Hoboken Announces Its December Closure

Nov 5, 2024 | hobokengirl.com | Jennifer Tripucka

UpdatesShortly after emigrating from Altamura Bari, Italy in 1971, Nicola and Danny Losurdo opened Losurdo’s Deli out of Hoboken in 1975 and have operated at the 410 2nd Street location ever since. Building their business around a simple concept, “We only make what we can do at the best quality — if we can’t do it right, we don’t do it at all,” it’s clear they’ve done a lot of things right.
Hoboken to Eliminate Free Sunday Parking on Washington Street in November

Oct 23, 2024 | hobokengirl.com | Jennifer Tripucka

newsThe Hoboken City Council voted on the elimination of free Sunday parking in some Hoboken business areas, and as of November 17th, 2024, it’s actually happening. After voting to introduce the ordinance at an August City Council meeting, a public hearing and final vote took place in September — and eliminated free parking on Washington Street starting in November. Currently, parking is free for both residents and visitors on Sundays in certain Hoboken areas.