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...]
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...]
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...]
Pampering yourself at home: beauty and self-care
Since this quarantine began, I've made a conscious effort to up my self care routine. In a time like this we need to care for ourselves; our minds, bodies, and of course our skin! If you've been indoors for days now, I'm sure you've noticed your skin getting a little dry. You've probably seen a new pimple or two, your hands are probably dry from all the washing, and you … [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...]
Masks – where to get them and why they’re important
Originally published April 6
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have recently reported that the virus can be transferred through speaking, coughing, or sneezing by people who aren't exhibiting symptoms. With this new update, they recommend wearing cloth face masks when going out in public where social distancing may be difficult, such as supermarkets. The recommended face masks are … [Read more...]
Catching up with Rolando Lavarro
We recently caught up with Councilperson Rolando Lavarro over Zoom to chat about everything going on right now as well as his story. Rolando tested positive for COVID-19 back in March and tells us all about his experience. We both got very emotional talking about the loss of Michael Yun to this virus. Rolando also shares his thoughts on how Jersey City will move forward. Thank … [Read more...]
Jersey City Councilmember James Solomon & Grassroots Organizers Call for City Commitment to Rent Relief
Ward E Councilmember James Solomon and a coalition of Jersey City grassroots community organizations today asked Mayor Steven Fulop and a committee of city officials overseeing Jersey City’s COVID-19 relief fund to devote at least $2 million of the $3 million COVID-19 Relief Fund to low-income Jersey City renters, with priority to residents who have been excluded from federal … [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...]
Local and international COVID-19: May 1, 2020
Local New Jersey is reporting a total of 118,652 positive cases. The statewide fatalities is now a total of 7,228. As of yesterday: there are currently 6,137 hospitalizations connected to COVID-19. 1,765 require critical/intensive care. Last night, hospitals reported 514 new discharges. NJ is received 550,000 COVID-19 tests and 750,000 swabs from the federal … [Read more...]
Donating To Local Organizations and Businesses
If you're looking to help local businesses and organizations as they try to stay up and running for the community, here are some local spots accepting donations for their services and their staff! If you are raising money for staff or an organization, please send details to editor@chicpeajc.com and we'll add you to the list! Donations for organizations York Street … [Read more...]
