Hoboken Week in Review – 3/1/2009
3/1/2009:
March starts out white!
Heavy snow is expected to start falling in the area in the next 12 hours – and will likely be the biggest snowstorm of the season!
So, what made the most discussed entries for the week ending Sunday, March, 1 2009?
Hottest topics of the week
- The Annual Hoboken St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Many Hoboken residents have reason to be excited about this coming Saturday’s annual drunkfest. Many more can’t wait till it’s over. - Unemployed Hobokenites – Now what?
Readers exchange ideas (and barbs) with each other regarding the economy and the job market. - “Stick ’em Up!”
A frantic woman gets threatened downtown. Where was the community police then? Oh yeah, casing out cars uptown! - Graffiti bandit in Hoboken!
Some readers were wondering what a wacky stenciled graffiti was. The conversation gets nutty. - The new Obama National Anthem
Obama’s recent televised speech brought out some interesting feedback. - No bad breath allowed at the W Hotel
And to make sure, the W Hoboken is handing out a care pack to all PATH commuters this Wednesday. - Mega-Nothing!
No one won the 171 Million dollar jackpot on Friday – and it balloons to 212 Million for Tuesday’s Drawing. - A simple taxi ride in Hoboken
Turns into a “disturbance” many times a week. What is so difficult about that? - Hoboken set to fix a few of the bumpy roads
Meanwhile, residents think they’re paving the wrong ones – with others getting neglected once again. - Shovels, snow boots, wet feet, a big mess
Things you’ll see Monday if the big snow storm actually happens.
Other noteworthy stories
- A week in the life of a Hobokenite #1
Resident Sarah is the first reader up for the challenge. Watch the fun video! - Bad economy spurs good ideas
Mario’s Classic Pizza offers a “Bailout” discount for yummy pizza! - New Business added to the Hoboken411 Directory:
- Annjoy – an online gift shop
- Lili’s Parties – Make events for your kids less of a headache
- Premier Pilates – Finally added this fitness studio!
- Winerium – A wine-tasting event planning service
Event Calendar
Don’t forget to check the Hoboken411 event calendar!
Your Sunday graphics are great! And “puke” looks amazing in white.