Join Art House Productions for the 2019 Snow Ball, their annual fundraising gala, on January 26th! From 7PM to 12AM, head over to Art House at Cast Iron Lofts (262 17th Street) for a black-tie event to help raise funds for a new season of arts and education programs along with a production of You’re ARead more
About Lynn Hazan
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, we all want to take a little vacation. Escape the cold right here in Jersey City! SW3AT Sauna Studio View this post on Instagram Book your session atRead more
Artists of JC – a Spotlight on Local Visual Artists
With the new year rolling in, the team and I were brainstorming new ideas for the blog and decided to highlight local artists in Jersey City. Visual art is a big part of Jersey City’s culture. No matter where you are, you’re likely to see graffiti, murals, or galleries dispersed throughout the neighborhoods. We wantedRead more
Jersey City Weekly Happy Hour Specials: 1/15/19 – 1/20/19
Check out some local spots for happy hour and plan out your week! Tuesday – January 15 Hudson Hall Tuesdays at Hudson Hall are full of happy hour specials. From 12PM to 7PM, you can enjoy a half-dozen of East Coast Oysters and any draft beer for only $10. Then from 4PM till closing, youRead more
Letter from Chicpea: The True Story of ChicpeaJC Part 1
I’ve talked about this a few times, but never really shared the full story of how this blog came about, why I am here, and how I got here. Since my first letter to you guys a few weeks ago and the encouragement I got from being open and honest with my readers, I feltRead more
Newport Mall Shooting
written by Jai Patel
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 my destressor. Each Friday I would frequent the Food Court with my friend Gekson with a modest budget of $20. It was my time to goof aroundRead more
10 Underrated Food Spots in Jersey City
Jersey City is filled with incredible spots. It seems like there’s something new opening up every week! It’s easy to fall into a routine of visiting the same places, or maybe you didn’t even realize how many other places hide within the streets of Jersey City. There are handfuls of underrated spots in the areaRead more
Barbers of Hudson County
Hosted by Steven Spesh
Barbering is one of the oldest professions around. Did you know that barbers actually used to be surgeons? Barbers would perform surgery, bloodletting, even teeth extractions. Barbershops are known to be social hangout spots, you don’t just go to get fly for the weekend. It’s sort of like a social club. There are many talentedRead more
Carlos Lejnieks, CEO of Big Brothers and Big Sisters in Hudson County
Big Brothers and Big Sisters is an amazing organization that pairs adult volunteers with children in need of mentoring and support. For over 100 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters has worked toward providing children with the ability to succeed and thrive in life. BBBS creates monitored mentorship pairs between adult volunteers (Bigs) and youth (Littles) ages 6Read more
Top Soups in Jersey City
Including your favorites!
While the temperatures drop and we feel the painful winds against our skin, all we can ask for is a nice, hot bowl of soup. We have a few favorites and we asked you guys for your input. Here’s what we’ve got! Ani Ramen View this post on Instagram How about a bowl of ourRead more
Orthique: Clear Aligners to Elevate Your Smile
Sponsored Post
A smile is one of the most defining parts of our identity in the eyes of others. Most people look to improve their smiles with aligners or braces, whether it’s for aesthetic reasons or for health concerns like their bite. We’ve all heard of Invisalign and Smile Direct Club, but we have a local comparableRead more
Jersey City Weekly Happy Hour Specials: 1/7/18 – 1/13/18
Check out some local spots for happy hour and plan out your week! We also have options for anyone who wants to go out without drinking, like shows and local art events in the area. Monday – January 7 White Star Bar Start off your week with a burger & beer for just $14! OpenRead more
Letter from Chicpea: Single & Fucking Fabulous
shot by Alissa Laurie
I recently read a 2016 article titled “25 Famous Women on Being Alone” where they list successful women from all ages who are single. Honestly, the concept of the article pissed me the f off. Being single does not mean you’re “alone.” Just because a woman is not in a relationship, doesn’t mean she is alone.Read more