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Documentary Short on Historic Perth Amboy Citizen Thomas Mundy Peterson airing now on local cable

March 18, 2019March 18, 2019

Thomas Mundy Peterson was the first African American voter in the United States. He cast his vote in Perth Amboy, NJ on March 31,1870, the […]

Things to do March 15 – March 17

March 14, 2019March 17, 2019

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Perth Amboy, check out South Amboy’s parade. Enjoy live music, food and drink specials this weekend and more. Shop Rite […]

Perth Amboy native Jose Batista Ayala is “The Funny Flight Attendant” April 7 at Sangria Lounge

March 13, 2019March 14, 2019

Perth Amboy native Jose Batista Ayala will be performing his one-man show “The Funny Flight Attendant” at Sangria Lounge on State St in Perth Amboy […]

Snowy Owl Spotted in Perth Amboy, NJ

March 10, 2019March 10, 2019

A Snowy Owl was on a roof in Perth Amboy NJ on Sunday March 10th 2019. Suzanna Halasz spotted it on her neighbors roof and […]

USA-PA violates drinking water standards

March 1, 2019March 1, 2019

USA-PA who supplies Perth Amboy water says that the water that they supplied us was found to have contaminants and they have violated drinking water standards. […]

Perth Amboy Independence Day Fireworks set for July 3rd 2019

February 28, 2019February 28, 2019

The Annual Independence Day Fireworks Display and Boat Parade will be held on July 3rd 2019. The announcement was made by Barry Rosengarten, Chairman of […]

Proprietary House featured in NJ Colonial Architecture Book

February 27, 2019February 27, 2019

Proprietary House, The Royal Governor’s Mansion on Kearny Ave in Perth Amboy is a featured building profiled in the book “New Jersey’s Colonial Architecture Told […]

Perth Amboy receives $20,300 from Middlesex County for arts, culture, and history programs

February 22, 2019February 23, 2019

Five awards were given by Middlesex County Freeholders for 2019 for music, culture, history, theater and visual arts programs run by Perth Amboy nonprofits and government. […]

Waterfront Arts Festival photo by Caroline Torres

City issues Call for Artists for 2019 Waterfront Arts Festival

February 22, 2019February 22, 2019

The City of Perth Amboy Recreation Department has invited artists to display and sell their artwork at the 2019 Perth Amboy Waterfront Arts Festival in […]