City fire escapes hold a special place in my heart. I’ll tell you why in a moment, but I just wanted to make sure you understand why this is a blog post and not just a caption on IG. I’m a city girl–like, literally, but also, at heart. I was born and raised in NYC. I […]
Your Guide To Paris
Written by Shannon Coleman Paris: the city of lights, romance and love. You hear so many wonderful things about Paris – the music, food, breathtaking sights – and the city definitely does not disappoint. The city is as magical and beautiful as they say it is. After living and studying in Paris for five months, […]
10 Instagrammable Restaurants and Cafes in Jersey City
Whenever I am travelling, or even going to NYC, I always do my research for the most “Instagrammable” places. But why should I have to leave my hometown just to take a nice picture? So, I went out to ten different restaurants and cafes all across Jersey City with super cool decor (aka lots of […]
Asian Culture in Jersey City: by Priya Neil
The definition of being Asian in Jersey City: Chinese New Year. Dumplings. Halal. Curry. Lotuses. Tagalog. Diwali. Eid. Newark Ave. Brown. Yellow. Accents. Culture. Tradition. Ancestors. Being Asian to me means waking up as early as 4 A.M to study for any upcoming exams and going to bed at 8 P.M that night as to […]
Top 10 Ways to Give Back in Jersey City this February
Mallory from JCVolunteers.org back again to give you all the rundown on the top 10 ways to give back in February! Since embarking on this journey at the end of last year to attempt to uncover all the amazing ways to give back in Jersey City, one thing I have noticed is that every time […]
Life in My City by Jawan Robinson
When most people talk about the place where they grew up, they usually have crazy stories about how they had fun hanging out with their friends or doing different things that were specific to their city. However, growing up in my city was very different than what other people experienced. My city is a place […]
Opportunities available at ChicpeaJC
Are you looking to get some experience, or do you want to work with the ChicpeaJC team? Look through the opportunities below and you might find something you’re interested in! Photography Intern for the Summer – At least 2 full days a week and available for special events – Have a DSLR and a laptop or […]