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Man Arrested for Setting Fire to Social Club

September 9, 2021September 9, 2021

Perth Amboy Police arrested and charged the man responsible for the Monday Labor Day fire on State St at the Dominican Softball Social Club. Rey […]

Perth Amboy voters sent vote by mail applications from Voter Participation Center

September 4, 2021September 4, 2021

Some Perth Amboy voters have been sent vote by mail applications in the mail, so they can vote by mail in the 2021 NJ general […]

Urban Leadership Charter School Launches New Leadership Skills Program

September 1, 2021September 1, 2021

This September, the students at the Academy for Urban Leadership Charter School will be participating in a new program designed to build leadership skills. The […]

Gov Murphy Endorsed by AFTNJ in Perth Amboy

August 24, 2021August 24, 2021

Donna Chiera, President of AFTNJ, today endorsed Gov Phil Murphy for re-election in her hometown of Perth Amboy NJ at City Hall Circle. She was […]

Perth Amboy Artworks Returns with Waterfront Music Series

August 16, 2021September 13, 2021

Perth Amboy Artworks is back for the 2021 Season with a Waterfront Music Series! The Waterfront Music Series is kicking off with an evening of […]

2020 Census Reports Perth Amboy Population 55,436

August 13, 2021September 4, 2021

The government released 2020 census results and reported that the Perth Amboy population count is 55,436, a 9% growth rate. It is now the largest […]

Mayor Caba Signs Measures to Put De-Escalation at the Forefront of Perth Amboy Public Safety

August 11, 2021August 11, 2021

August 11 2021 Perth Amboy NJ- At a press conference at City Hall Circle, Mayor Helmin Caba signed an ordinance establishing the Citizens Public Safety […]

AFTNJ and YMCA Host Vaccination Clinic and Book Fair Aug 11

August 10, 2021August 10, 2021

The American Federation of Teachers New Jersey (AFTNJ) is partnering with the Raritan Bay Area YMCA, 357 New Brunswick Ave. in Perth Amboy, for an event […]

Perth Amboy Eliminates Bike Registration Requirement

July 29, 2021July 29, 2021

It is no longer necessary to register your bike in Perth Amboy or have a registration displayed on your bike. Officers also cannot confiscate unregistered […]