We've been venturing to NYC in the last few weeks as an attempt to "travel" and explore. We've had the pleasure of enjoying a few outdoor spots safely (post coming soon). I did drive in to the city as to avoid using public transportation. Parking is a breeze. But NYC is very different now. If you find yourself wanting to leave Hudson County for a day and want to head into … [Read more...]
City announces Municipal Outdoor Pools Open
Press release
Mayor Fulop announced today the reopening of two public pools as well as all city playgrounds and splash pads as the scorching summer temperatures set in and the city works to reopen its public spaces and services to the community at large, on the heels of three-plus months of the pandemic lockdown. The recent summer heat spell has beckoned the call to open municipal pools, … [Read more...]
Reopening of Personal Care Shops in Jersey City- A Guide
My name is Lynn and I am extremely high-maintenance. I came to this conclusion two weeks into the quarantine when my acrylic nails started growing out, my grey hairs emerged to reveal my true age, my eye-brows developed their own identity and so did my bikini line. There's more but I will leave that here. 3 months in quarantine really put the amount of work we put into our … [Read more...]
Recent updates to New Jersey’s COVID-19 measures
As New Jersey continues to see the flattening of the curve in COVID-19 cases, each week has seen a new lift in measures. Here are all the updates we've seen in the past couple of months! Stay-at-home order has been lifted https://twitter.com/GovMurphy/status/1270401529149894656 As of June 9th, Governor Murphy has lifted the stay-at-home order in New Jersey. However, … [Read more...]
10 ways I help myself stay somewhat sane | Mental Health in a Pandemic
It comes as no surprise that this pandemic could have a negative effect on people's mental health. I certainly didn't realize how normal it all felt to me until I saw this post and felt it hit a little too close to home: https://www.instagram.com/p/B99qx7HJAhO/ I'm accustomed to depressive isolation; I did it as recently as December 2019, so it was fresh in my mind. I … [Read more...]
The plan to re-open Jersey City
New Jersey is the one first states to act on COVID-19 measures and have been placing orders to keep everyone as safe as possible, from closing parks and places of large gatherings to implementing a mask rule for any retail stores. As the state continues to reopen, the city opened larger parks to provide spaces where pedestrians could walk and get fresh air while still … [Read more...]
14 spots to buy cocktails to-go in Jersey City + Hoboken
ICYMI: cocktails are now able to be sold for delivery and takeout from local restaurants! Here are some spots in Jersey City and Hoboken that are bringing back their mixed drinks. Be Awesome Feed Somebody/Ani Ramen 218 Newark Ave The crew at BeAwesomeFeedSomebody- Ani Ramen's non-profit pop up, recently added to-go cocktails to go along with their delicious Detroit … [Read more...]
Local businesses that have reopened
As more places reopen in the area, we want to make sure everyone's on top of their local options. Every week, we'll be sharing and updating lists of local businesses that have reopened for curbside shopping or takeout/delivery. The Boil 8 Erie St https://www.instagram.com/p/CATf-yggUPq/ If you've been craving seafood boil, The Boil is back and open Wednesday through … [Read more...]
Babes of Jersey City – Essential Workers
What a weird time, is the beginning of every conversation these days. It truly is, but you know what's wonderful about what's going on? Is that the world is recognizing who the true heroes are. Not our celebrities and reality stars, definetly not our politicians. But our Doctors, our nurses, our police officers and firefighters, our grocery workers, and janitors, scientists, … [Read more...]
I Got 2 Left Feet But I Wanna Learn! Dance Class 4 The ABSOLUTE Beginner
Let's have some fun and learn to dance online with Master Teacher/Choreographer Jacquie Bird!! About this Event PSSST! Talkin' to YOU the complete and total novice who has always wanted to learn to dance but you got 2 left feet. You may have tried dance classes but in the end felt intimidated, frustrated, confused and no closer to your goal so you quit. Or … [Read more...]
9 New Steps Taken Towards The Re-Opening Of The State
Too soon? or too fun?
We've been on lockdown in New Jersey for over two months now and obviously the pressure to re-open the state, country and economy is intensifying. But is it too soon? Social distancing is absolutely working in stopping the spread of the virus and I think many will agree with me that there is fear our state is peeling back the near lockdown orders too quickly. As the cases … [Read more...]
Jersey City Launches Virtual Court Proceedings to Protect and Enforce Residents’ Rights
Press release
Mayor Fulop, Municipal Prosecutor Jake Hudnut, Municipal Court Chief Judge Carlo Abad, and Municipal Court Director Wendy Razzoli announced the provisions in place to allow for virtual court proceedings beginning Monday, May 11th. For the health and safety of everyone involved, the transition to virtual court utilizing Zoom video conferencing will reduce foot traffic at the … [Read more...]
Babes of Jersey City – Nurses
This week is Nurses Appreciation week, and we wanted to kick things off with Babes of JC- Nurses edition. We are so thankful to these incredible people for all that they do. Our frontline workers are our true heroes! Beatrice Fontano – @bf0ntan0 Bea Fontano and her family immigrated to Jersey City from the Philippines in 1998. The housing provided by her father’s … [Read more...]
