A Jersey City Culture Blog
Special guest Whitney joins us for a special episode where we discuss LGBTQ dating in Jersey City and what goes on in the Lesbian dating world. You can listen to all our episodes on Soundcloud and Spotify! (Coming soon to iTunes) … [Read more...]
Mayor Fulop and the Jersey City Redevelopment Agency announced the scheduled start of construction on the Berry Lane Skate Park, funded by the Tony Hawk Foundation. It's scheduled to break ground this fall! The skate park will be the largest in Jersey City at nearly 12,000 square feet, and will be the first poured-in-place concrete skate park in Hudson County and one of the … [Read more...]
This past semester, we were lucky to partner with some local musicians on a project for our students at Content Creators Academy Jersey City. Students worked in groups to produce music videos for upcoming songs from the local artists—they wrote the scripts, made storyboards, scouted locations, set shooting schedules, and then shot, directed, and edited the music videos. This … [Read more...]
If you're a Jersey City business looking for a free vendor space, Pop Up Jackson Hill in Bergen-Lafayette is accepting applications! What is Pop Up Jackson Hill? What can I expect as a business owner? Pop Up Jackson Hill is an innovative approach to increasing small business presence in Jersey City. Spaces in Pop Up Jackson Hill are 10ft x 10ft and access is given during … [Read more...]
It's that time of year! We're a month away from the 9th annual All About Downtown Street Fair and ChicpeaJC is taking over the HDSID Instagram and Facebook leading up to the big day on September 21st. Last year, we took over the HDSID Instagram and Facebook from August 15th to September 15th to countdown to the Street Fair. In similar fashion, we'll be sharing our favorite … [Read more...]
Jersey City native Reyhan Lalaoui finished high school at 14 and became the youngest valedictorian in Hudson County Community College history by 16. This year, at only 18, she graduated from Saint Peter’s University with a Communications degree. But Reyhan’s biggest accomplishment? Her web series, Suicide Spenders, which she wrote, directed, edited, produced and stars … [Read more...]
The idea of having to create a contract or agreement for your nanny may seem like a hassle and much too formal for a nanny gig, but it is beneficial. Anything can happen and it is extremely important to protect yourself as an employer, and even as an employee. The contract is a reference tool used to avoid any conflict and confusion about the job. If written thoughtfully and … [Read more...]
Ever since my trip to Thailand, I've caught the travel bug. Seeing the world and experiencing new cultures, cuisines and learning new things about myself has been incredible for my personal and professional growth. Alba has been in our family for a few years helping take care of Mia (and me). She works really really hard and one day, I looked at her and said, "You need a … [Read more...]
In case you missed the news, Talde announced its closure on August 13th. We've been flooded with messages from readers and followers asking us what we know about the abrupt closure. We honestly had no idea and it was challenging finding answers. Here is what we know... https://www.instagram.com/p/B1Hdi_dHNSX/ In 2015, Talde opened as the second location of chef Dale … [Read more...]
It's that time of year again – La Festa Italiana 2019 is in full swing! From 5PM to 11PM on August 14 through August 18, enjoy yummy foods and treats, live music, dancing, and activities for the whole family. This year marks the 116th annual La Festa Italiana, a street festival in honor of Our Lady of the Assumption & St. Rocco. Back in 2016, we sat down with Nick … [Read more...]
Make plans with your friends, grab your favorite drinks, and head over to some of our favorite BYO spots in Jersey City! Pasta Dal Cuore 527 Jersey Ave https://www.instagram.com/p/B09Ge59n6rT/ Food offered: Italian cuisine + fresh pasta. Open for dinner. Cafe Dolma 270 Grand St https://www.instagram.com/p/BttWSxWnRTM/ Food offered: Greek fusion + American … [Read more...]
“Felicity the Chiweenie” on Instagram all started as a joke. Countless family, friends and even strangers had consistently remarked about how photogenic she was. “Her expressions are so funny,” they’d say. “She’d could be on TV,” another would mention. Every time someone suggested I put her on Instagram or get her an agent, I would simply shake my head and counter, “No way. I … [Read more...]
The Historic Downtown Special Improvement District just announced that Milk & Cream Cereal Bar is coming to Downtown Jersey City! https://www.instagram.com/p/B06DbdenO3X/ What's Milk & Cream? Milk & Cream Cereal Bar is an ice cream shop with timeless classics alongside some interesting cereal-based creations. Their original location is in Lower Manhattan, which … [Read more...]
