I'm sure if you've been walking around Jersey City, you've been noticing these little kiosks. For years, I've been talking about how cool it'd be to have citywide Wi-Fi so you can access what you need when you're out and about. All over the world, you can get Wi-Fi anywhere, so why not Jersey City? With these kiosks, it's finally happening. The future is now. I sat down with Brian Platt to get the details on what we can expect! Brian: There are currently about 18 kiosks in the city. They're … [Read More...]
LATEST
Female King Cypher Recap
Sakoyah Simmons is the embodiment of a "Female King.” I had the pleasure of interviewing this local boss babe a few years ago when she was just getting started. I remember telling her then that she would be a mogul one day. Well, she is on her way there! Sakoyah is making waves in New Jersey as she planned the first ever female-only cypher event in hopes to unite female rappers across the the tri-state area. I sadly couldn't make it, as I had a very important date night with my mini-me and Disney movies. … [Read More...]
COLUMNS
Sex and Jersey City: The Podcast – Episode 2
Check out Episode 2! We talk about Ghosting, Mosting, and Haunting – and what we think about the new age "dating patterns." Check it … [Read More...]
Sex and Jersey City: The Podcast – Episode 1
Hi All! We are so excited to introduce to the world our Sex and Jersey City Podcast! An extension of our awesome Sex and JC column on Chicpeajc.com. I … [Read More...]
COMMUNITY
Catching Up w/ Content Creators Academy (March 2019)
Youth in JC Kick-Off Last September, we were proud to be a part of the Youth in JC launch event. Dozens of the area's youth came out to network with … [Read More...]
York Street Project’s Internship Program
For the past 30 years, the York Street Project has dedicated itself to breaking the cycle of poverty for individuals and families, especially helping women … [Read More...]
CULTURE
Slurp Sip Repeat JC- Ani Ramen Roundtable
Ani Ramen is one of my favorite eateries in Jersey City. It's kind of like home away from home. I will come here often on my own, sit at the bar, enjoy a … [Read More...]
Joan of Arc Lives on in Jersey City
Peasant, warrior, witch, martyr, saint. Joan of Arc is one of the most famous heroines in history, an 18-year-old girl who led the French army to victory … [Read More...]
FOOD
5 Restaurants to Try this Weekend
Not sure where to go this weekend? Tired of hitting up the same old spot? Here's five restaurants to try this weekend! Amelia’s Bistro 187 Warren … [Read More...]
Best Spots for Smoothie Bowls in the Jersey City area
Whether your sweet tooth is kicking in or you want a refreshing brunch treat, you can never go wrong with a smoothie bowl. Here's a round up of some of our … [Read More...]
EVENTS
Top 9 Things to Do in Jersey City this Weekend
Ring in the first weekend of spring with local events! From music to brunch, we've got you covered. Thursday LSC After Dark: Under the Sea March … [Read More...]
Winter Youthinjc Networking Event Recap
Our 2nd YouthinJC networking event was held at The C.O.V.E on February 28th from 4-7pm. It couldn't have turned out any better! First, I need to thank … [Read More...]
FUN
Barbers of Hudson County
Barbering is one of the oldest professions around. Did you know that barbers actually used to be surgeons? Barbers would perform surgery, bloodletting, … [Read More...]
Top 10 posts on ChicpeaJC for 2018
Every year we countdown our top 10 most read posts of the year on ChicpeaJc. This year I wanted to be selfish and choose the posts and interviews I enjoyed … [Read More...]
JERSEY CITY
Recap of the 2019 State of the City Address
Every year, the mayor delivers a State of the City address to update the community on what the city's been working on and future plans. Here is a quick … [Read More...]
Top 9 Jersey City Headlines of the Week
There's always so much going on in Jersey City, and as much as we are more of a culture blog than a news outlet, we wanted to make it easy for our readers … [Read More...]
LIFESTYLE
Journey to Abs: Diet & Fitness Q&A
A month ago, I asked my followers and readers to send me their health and fitness questions. The most common inquiry I got was what was my typical week … [Read More...]
Podcasts to Check Out If You Haven’t Already
Podcasts have been getting a lot of traction in the past few years. Whether you're looking for a new podcast or have never found a podcast that you … [Read More...]
PEOPLE
Barbers of Hudson County: David’s Barbershop
Our second episode of Barbers of Hudson County, hosted by Steven Spesh. This month, we visit David's Barbershop located at 2160 John F. Kennedy Blvd on … [Read More...]
Women of Jersey City – March pt 3
We are celebrating Women's History Month on ChicpeaJC by making our #WomenofJC column a weekly thing! Meet the next batch of awesome local ladies who … [Read More...]
SHOP LOCAL
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...]
10 Spots to Escape The Winter in Jersey City
With Jersey City's large number of restaurants and shops, you stumble upon a few spots that feel like you're on a little getaway. With this winter chill, … [Read More...]
STORIES
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...]
Introducing #JCLocals
Jersey City is made up of people from all walks of life, and there's always been a strong sense of community within the people who reside in the area. … [Read More...]