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
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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
Top Things to Do for Valentine’s Day
As Valentine’s Day approaches, you probably want to plan ahead to make sure you give your special someone a night to remember. Here are some things going on in Jersey City! Hamilton Inn 708 Jersey Ave Hamilton Inn is having a three-course Valentine’s Day dinner for $60 per person. Contact them to make a reservation.Read more
Where to Take Salsa Lessons in Jersey City
If you’ve always wanted to try out a dance class or if you think your dancing is a little rusty and want to fix it up, sign up for a salsa class in Jersey City! Why not try something new? Learning dances in group settings might seem a bit nerve-racking to some, but it can beRead more
Artists of Jersey City-February
This month’s roundup of artists is a mix of illustrators and photographers, each with their own preferred method of creating and sharing art. Are you a visual artist interested in participating, or are there artists you’d specifically like us to reach out to? Let us know: editor@chicpeajc.com. Kierstan Craft What is your medium and why?Read more
4 Hot Spots for Vegan Pizza in the Area
Back in 2017, we mentioned our top 5 veg-friendly pizza spots in the area. We’ve had more options pop up in the past couple of years, and we just had to share! Here are some more tasty vegan pizzas in the area you should try (if you haven’t already). Hungry like the Wolf – HobokenRead more