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Posts from ‘February, 2009’

Our Lady of Victories – Closing?

It was reported last week that Our Lady of Victories Catholic School on Ege Avenue, Jersey City will close on June 2009, making this school year its last.
Currently, the school has 176 students enrolled. Way below the required 225 by the Archdiocese of Newark to be considered “healthy”.
Many parents have expressed disappointment because of the [...]

Rolando Lavarro: First Filipino-American to Run for City Council

Rolando Lavarro — a Jersey City native and alumnus of St. Paul’s Grammar School and St. Peter’s Preparatory School, announced his candidacy as Councilman of Jersey City, Ward A. His campaign kicked-off last night at Fiesta Grill, located at 819 West Side Avenue.
Mr. Lavarro will join the team of Louis Manzo (JC Mayoral candidate)
Mr. Lavarro [...]