Check out some local spots for happy hour and plan out your week! Tuesday – February 19 Harry’s Daughter Stop by for Lover’s Rock, an old school reggae event every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month from 7PM to 11PM. Wednesday – February 20 Hamilton Inn Enjoy half-priced cocktails and $1 oysters from 4PMRead more
Ward A Community Meeting recap + update on local construction
The first community council meeting of the year was on February 7th. It was held at Infinity Institute High School from 6:30 pm to 8 pm, hosted and held by Councilwoman Denise Ridley of Ward A. This meeting main objective was to address the topic of construction in the community. We mainly see a lot of newRead more
Jersey City Locals: Yvonne
Video by Laura Galarza
With our #JCLocals interviews, we hope to highlight the perspectives of different residents in the area, especially those who have explored the city or have seen it change over the years as longtime residents. Our third JC Local is Yvonne, a 30-year-old Jersey City native who also works as a nanny in the area. AsRead more
Roots and Wings
I had lunch with a homeless person. It wasn’t planned, I was supposed to meet up with a friend who never showed up. I never got the homeless man’s name, but he came into the Dunkin Donuts rumbling through the garbage looking for a cup. He saw me staring at him like he had 3Read more
Jersey City’s Plastic Bag Ban
Starting June 28, 2019, retailers will no longer be providing single-use plastic bags and non-recyclable paper bags for customers. This includes corner stores, supermarkets, restaurants, clothing shops, liquor stores, and hardware stores. It’s currently in effect in Hoboken and several other cities in NJ. Why plastic bags? Plastic bags are difficult to recycle because of theirRead more
Five New Jersey Vegan-Friendly Spots Worth the Trip
While we have some great vegan options in the area, it’s always nice to get out once in a while and try out new foods or different restaurants. I like to switch it up and look into new spots whenever I’m out of the area or hanging out with friends. As a result, here areRead more
Valentine’s Day Resident Event at Journal Squared
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Journal Squared hosted yet another fun community event last week! This month, they had a hands-on creative workshop, teaching residents how to handcraft Valentine’s Day cards for your loved ones. It was held in the Penthouse Sky Lounge, surrounded by the jaw-dropping panoramic views of Jersey City and New York City. This event was hostedRead more
Top Things to Do in Jersey City this Weekend
Whether you’re going all out for Valentine’s Day or just want to enjoy a relaxing weekend, here’s some things to check out in the area. Kick things off with tonight’s Sweetheart Skate at Newport Skates to enjoy free skating with cookies, hot cocoa, and coffee (while supplies last). Thursday For more Valentine’s Day events, check outRead more
Lunch at Dulce de Leche on Central Ave
Written by Contributor Maria Fernandez
This past weekend, I was heading into the city with my daughter. Knowing I’d be blowing a ton of money while in the city, I decided we would find an affordable place to have lunch in New Jersey. A few months back, I had done some research looking for local Argentinian cuisine. While Googling, IRead more
Top Documentaries to Watch When It’s Too Cold to Do Anything Else
It’s cold, maybe it’s snowing, and you don’t really want to leave your home this weekend. If you have access to Netflix, order some food and check out these documentaries if you haven’t already! Casting JonBenet If you’ve been trying to solve the JonBenet Ramsey case on your free time as many of us doRead more
Babes of Jersey City – February Couples Edition
It’s February and we’ve still got a few more weeks of bearing the brunt of the cold. While we’re totally over it, we’ve got February’s round up of hot, local couples to heat things up. Normally we just do “Babes of Jersey City,” but it is the month of love after all. So here theyRead more
Revetment House
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I was recently invited to visit Revetment House, a new building located in the amazing Hamilton Park neighborhood in Jersey City. If you know JC well, Hamilton Park is one of the nicest areas in downtown. You have everything you need around you. Amazing restaurants – Hamilton Inn, Rumba Cubana, Milk Sugar Love, GP’s –Read more
Hudson Montessori School’s Maker Faire
Photos by Peter Bonacci
On Saturday January 26th, Hudson Montessori School held their annual Maker Faire to showcase their STEAM programs. Each classroom had a theme focusing on a different aspect of their programs. Students put together projects to demonstrate methods of art, robotics and coding, ecosystems, and hydro tech. The event kicked off with a pancake breakfast amongRead more