Our City: Stories That Shape America
Our City: Stories That Shape America
Weekly Conversations with Mayor J. Christian Bollwage
Our City: Stories That Shape America is a weekly interview series hosted by
Mayor J. Christian Bollwage, produced in partnership with GoElizabethNJ250.
Each episode highlights the people, places, and stories that define Elizabeth, New Jersey,
and connect our city to the larger American experience as we approach the 250th anniversary
of the United States.
From community leaders and business owners to historians and everyday residents,
these conversations document how Elizabeth’s past, present, and future continue to
shape the story of America.
Watch recent episodes below or tune in weekly on Cablevision Channel 18.
About the Our City Series
Our City: Stories That Shape America is part of the GoElizabethNJ250 initiative,
created to capture Elizabeth’s voice during the lead up to America’s 250th anniversary
in 2026. The series focuses on how national milestones, local decisions, and personal
stories intersect right here in Elizabeth, New Jersey.
Each week, Mayor Bollwage welcomes a new guest to discuss topics such as:
- Elizabeth’s role as New Jersey’s first permanent English settlement.
- Local businesses, tourism, and economic development.
- Civic engagement, public service, and community leadership.
- Immigration, culture, and the lived experience of residents.
- Historic preservation and the road to America’s 250th anniversary.
Together, these episodes form a living archive of how Elizabeth continues to grow,
adapt, and contribute to the broader story of America.
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