Today is Father's Day, and in dedication we wanted to dedicate this month's babes of Jersey City to local hot dads doing their thing. They are all so cute!! Meet the 14 dads who made our list: Eddie Gonzalez – @Itsjust_eddie My name is Eddie, I’m 29, and I’m the General Manager of one of the best bar/restaurants in Jersey City. Aside from managing full time, I'm a full time Dad. I'm an avid hiker or anything outdoorsy, into fitness/working out. Aside from that, I love spending time with my perfect … [ READ MORE ]
LATEST
8 Family-Friendly Summer Activities in Jersey City
Finally! Warm weather is here and Jersey City is sprouting with an abundance of family friendly activities that range from farmers markets to concerts. Here is what you need to know! 1. Van Vorst Park 257-287 Montgomery St Van Vorst Park is a magical place in the summer. Located in Historic Downtown, its landscape is surrounded by lush gardens and an open lawn. Beginning this month, Van Vorst will host its free outdoor film series. It will take place on Wednesday nights. Screenings in June and July … [ READ MORE ]
Movies in the Park is back!
Movies in the Park is back in Jersey City for the summer! Movies in the Park is a series of free outdoor movies at parks throughout Jersey City. All showtimes are around sunset, and dates can change in the case of bad weather. You can find updates on the Jersey City Cultural Affairs Facebook page. The first screening in E.T. on June 14th at Canco Park at 7PM. Below are the expected dates and locations for the summer. … [ READ MORE ]
5 Food + Drink Spots to Try this Weekend
Looking for a new place to visit this weekend to get out of the same ol' routine? Have friends coming over and want to impress them with Jersey City's local food and drink? Here's some ideas for this weekend! Central Bistro 403 Central Ave https://www.instagram.com/p/Bx2Zt2GHJf0/ Central Bistro Restaurant is open 7 days a week and offers brunch, making it a great spot to grab a meal while hanging out in the Heights. They're also BYOB and have outdoor seating! WHEALTH 615 Pavonia … [ READ MORE ]
The Real Estate Disruptor
On June 14th, head over to Kearny Point for The Real Estate Disruptor! Join a group of influencers as they reveal insider secrets on how to build a profit-driven brand guaranteed to maximize your leads, multiply your wealth, and generate media coverage. Location and Time June 14 @ 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM Kearny Point, 78 John Miller Way Speakers Speakers include: Ralph Dibugnara - @dibug - President of Home Qualified and Creator of Real Estate Disruptor Eulogio Medina - @_whattagoodchoice - … [ READ MORE ]
Top 14 Things to Do in Jersey City this Weekend
Find something fun to do in the area this weekend! Featured Events The Real Estate Disruptor June 14 @ 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM Kearny Point, 78 John Miller Way, Kearny, NJ Join a group of influencers as they reveal insider secrets on how to build a profit-driven brand guaranteed to maximize your leads, multiply your wealth, and generate media coverage. Event Details Thursday 6th Borough Comedy Festival June 12 – June 15 Art House Productions is hosting its second annual 6th Borough … [ READ MORE ]
A Quick Lunch Trip to White Mana
Everyone loves a good simple burger. As much as I enjoy my fancy burgers, there’s nothing better than lettuce, tomato, pickles and a perfectly cooked patty on a soft bun. A few weeks ago, I needed my burger fix. After trying to find parking near Grove, I stopped cursing and headed out of Jersey City. While sitting on Tonnelle Ave, in traffic (shocking), I saw White Mana Diner up ahead. While I’ve driven past this iconic locale, I never once thought to stop. I was hangry AF so I pulled in quick. From … [ READ MORE ]
A Conversation with Chris Gadsden and Pam Johnson
A few weeks ago while on a family trip to Israel, I was sitting at our Passover dinner and my phone started blowing up with Instagram notifications. DMs, tags, comments from people about a post that was taken down by Chris Gadsden. Chris had posted on his Instagram and Facebook about a rumor that Holland Gardens, a 75 year old public housing complex, would be phased out. This post went viral, but was later taken down. People were tagging me, asking for answers so without thinking I started inquiring. I was … [ READ MORE ]
Culturally Diverse Events in Jersey City, by Priya Neil
Every year, large, celebratory events occur across Jersey City. While most of us can probably identify the more well-known ones such as the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, there are others which do not even appear in most of our radars. Although the “Brown” community of Jersey City is with no doubt, a majority of our population, the events pertaining to their culture have gone unnoticed. Having attended a majority of them, I can say on their behalf that they were not events worth missing. The Annual … [ READ MORE ]
Your 2019 Father’s Day Gift Guide
Father's Day is quickly approaching. Shop for the dads in your life at some local shops! Virile 510 Jersey Ave https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu2EKSGH95h/ Virile offers great grooming services, including a Father & Son package! You can contact them for pricing – it starts at $50 and you'll get 5% off all male grooming products during your visit. om.life 18 Park View Ave https://www.instagram.com/p/BwrWUE8hiN9/ Get your dad the gift of a day getaway! om.life Wellness Spa has gift cards … [ READ MORE ]
Jersey City Weekly Happy Hour Specials: 6/10/19 –6/16/19
Check out some local spots for happy hour and plan out your week! Monday – June 10 Light Rail Cafe Kick off the week with $2 off draft beers and $5 margaritas. Tuesday – June 11 Saku Hoboken Head over to Saku Hoboken for tasty sushi and a selection of wine, beer, cocktails, and sake. Hamilton Inn Stop by Hamilton Inn for their Burger + Lobster special – a 1 1/4 pound lobster for $21 or 2 for $38, $6 inn burgers, and $5 draft beers. Wednesday – June 12 Sake Dinner @ Ani … [ READ MORE ]
COLUMNS
Letter from Chicpea: How I Regained Control of My Body & Found Inner Peace
I get asked a lot about how I stay in shape and look great at my age. I do have articles coming up specifically about health and fitness from my … [ READ MORE ]
Letter from Chicpea: The True Story of ChicpeaJC, PT 2
If you're just joining us, make sure you read Part One first. To be honest, the reason this story is in two parts is because writing these posts, these … [ READ MORE ]
COMMUNITY
Students Demand Action Calls You to Action!
You know there's a problem when leaders act like children and children act like leaders. Students Demand Action (SDA) is a national organization of high … [ READ MORE ]
Henry Snyder Track Team Heads To Nationals on June 13th
Both Henry Snyder's boys and girls track teams have qualified to attend the New Balance Nationals in Greensboro, North Carolina from June 13th to June … [ READ MORE ]
CULTURE
Chicpea Goes to Asbury Park
Summer is knocking and beach season is upon us. As someone who lived in Tel Aviv for a few years and spent almost every day at the beach, and now living in … [ READ MORE ]
Child Labor Laws and the Minimum Wage in New Jersey
I started working at the age of 15. I worked at the farmers market every Sunday. Every other Sunday, I would get paid $60. I thought I was rich until I did … [ READ MORE ]
FOOD
14 Food Spots to Visit Outside of Downtown
Jersey City is bigger than Downtown, and there are hundreds of restaurants and shops that are worth your money and time. Some of the best food and drinks … [ READ MORE ]
7 reasons to make Graze & Braise your go-to meal prep
As you all know we love to eat at ChicpeaJC! Sometimes a little too much. So we like to balance it all with healthy eating when we can. Graze and Braise … [ READ MORE ]
EVENTS
Top Pride Events Outside of Jersey City
It's Pride Month! While Jersey City celebrates Pride in August, here are some events going on in New Jersey and New York this month to celebrate Pride … [ READ MORE ]
Top 10 Things to Do in Jersey City this Weekend
It's a jam-packed weekend! Thursday Harborside Fitness Week June 6 – 9 Harborside, 210 Hudson St Enjoy free fitness events happening in … [ READ MORE ]
FUN
Sex and Jersey City, The Podcast 1: “Sex Magic”
Guest Host Shawn Engel @WitchyWisdoms Joins us to talk about "Sex Magic" and how to manifest the relationship you want through meditation, intention and … [ READ MORE ]
Highline TV HDTV Antenna Product Review!
I haven't had cable in a few years. I've been sticking to Netflix, Hulu and the old Internet to get news and updates. That being said, I desperately miss … [ READ MORE ]
JERSEY CITY
Jersey City Awarded $2 Million for New Electric Garbage Trucks to Improve Air Quality
Mayor Fulop just announced that Jersey City has been awarded more than $2 million by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to … [ READ MORE ]
Top 6 News Headlines of the Week in Jersey City
JCBOE agrees on plan to prevent layoffs To hopefully avoid the layoff of hundreds of teachers, the Board of Education adopted its new budget with a … [ READ MORE ]
LIFESTYLE
Types of Cannabinoids Found in Full Spectrum CBD Products
The cat is out of the bag when it comes to CBD. It's pretty much everywhere you go, so accessible you can find it at some gas stations. But quality over … [ READ MORE ]
JC Cribs: 323 7th Street
Climb the stairway to seventh-street-heaven in this top-to-bottom show-stopper, single family home in gorgeous Hamilton Park. From the 7.5″ European oak … [ READ MORE ]
PEOPLE
Foodie Female Founders: Asia B Desserts
I remember when I was 25. I had taken a job on Wall Street because that’s what everyone I went to college with thought she should be doing. All we knew … [ READ MORE ]
Judith Utz: A Novel Take PR, Open Ink Press, and Professional Writer
As Emily Dickinson once said, "I know nothing in the world that has as much power as a word." Judith Utz has a passion for all things reading and … [ READ MORE ]
RANDOM SHIT
Delivery Servicing: the Necessity and its Positive Impact
We hear often that it is important to speak up for things we believe in. We all know what we want, and we hear others speculating about their wants every … [ READ MORE ]
Top 10 Munchie Spots in Jersey City + Hoboken
It's 4/20, and we all know that this day comes with the munchies. Hit up some of these spots tonight for anything you're craving, from savory sandwiches to … [ READ MORE ]
SHOP LOCAL
Zahara Day Spa
I'm turning 36 this summer and, until now, didn't really make skin care a priority. I was blessed with good skin thanks to my Moroccan father. But in the … [ READ MORE ]
Where to Get CBD Supplements in Jersey City
CBD is known for its pain relief and relaxation components, but did you know you could get CBD-infused products from local businesses? Check out these 5 … [ READ MORE ]
STORIES
A Holocaust Survival Story
Today is Holocaust Remembrance Day in Israel and in commemoration I wanted to share a really amazing story about my grandparents, who both survived the … [ READ MORE ]
Newport Mall Shooting
Newport Mall was an integral part of my formative High School years. As a young High School student at the nearby McNair Academic High School, the mall was … [ READ MORE ]