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City of Perth Amboy Reports First Presumptive Positive Case of Coronavirus

March 19, 2020March 19, 2020

In a Facebook live video on Tuesday evening March 17th, Mayor Wilda Diaz notified residents of the first presumptive positive case of the novel Coronavirus […]

Perth Amboy Restaurants Offering Take Out and Food Delivery

March 18, 2020March 21, 2020

During this period when Perth Amboy restaurants and bars cannot open for eat in service due to the State ordered shut down due to the […]

City of Perth Amboy Issues State of Emergency and Announces Executive Orders effective March 16, 2020 to Combat COVID-19.

March 16, 2020March 18, 2020

Perth Amboy Mayor Wilda Diaz and the Perth Amboy Office of Emergency Management have declared a State of Emergency and order the following emergency protective […]

The Perth Amboy Waterfront Arts Festival is Saturday May 23

February 22, 2020February 22, 2020

The Perth Amboy Waterfront Arts Festival is Saturday May 23, 2020. Enjoy art, food and live music on the historic Perth Amboy Waterfront. If you […]

Business Improvement District Seeks Candidates to Serve on Board

February 20, 2020February 21, 2020

Are you interested in working to help improve Perth Amboy’s Downtown? The Perth Amboy BID (Business Improvement District) is recruiting new members to serve on […]

New History Documentary Explores Perth Amboy Terra Cotta Industry

February 19, 2020February 19, 2020

A new documentary by Perth Amboy historians tells the story of Perth Amboy’s Terra Cotta industry. The film includes rare photographs, including ones copied off […]

Special: Perth Amboy Blogger Profiles The Gateway Neighborhood

February 19, 2020February 19, 2020

Blogger Alfonso Faura takes you on an entertaining tour of the Gateway Neighborhood of Perth Amboy and highlights its cultural diversity and points of interest […]

Valentine’s Day Fun in Perth Amboy

February 1, 2020February 1, 2020

Valentine’s Day, February 14th 2020, falls on a Friday this year so its perfect for a date night or for celebrating with friends. There are […]

300 Perth Amboy teachers rally for pay raise at City Hall Circle

January 28, 2020January 29, 2020

On a cold January 28th afternoon, more than 300 came out to rally for raises at Perth Amboy City Hall Circle. Supporters in the crowd […]