This past Saturday, Liberty Humane Society held its biggest event of the year—the 12th annual Bark in the Park fundraiser at Stevens Park in Hoboken. LHS gets all of the injured wildlife as well as stray and lost domestic animals from Jersey City, Hoboken, and Bayonne, which is no small feat. In addition to fundraising much-needed money for […]
Liberty Humane Society
I went to the Liberty Humane Society (LHS) for the first time this past week, but my first visit certainly won’t be my last. Jersey City contracted with LHS in 2004, and since then they’ve converted an old garage to meet their needs and have secured contracts with Hoboken and Bayonne. This great group of […]
5th Annual All About Downtown Street Fair
I can barely keep my eyes open as I write this. At this moment I am uploading over 1,000 images that we took yesterday at the 5th Annual All About Downtown Street Fair. What an incredible day!! Thousands of people came out to eat, shop local, enjoy live music and hang out with their neighbors. […]
Weekend Getaway: Ramapo Mountain State Forest
As dog-friendly and wonderful as Jersey City living is, sometimes our furry friends need to get out, see the world and stretch their legs a little. Lucky for us, there are plenty of destinations under an hour away that make perfect mini-getaways for canines. First on the list, dog-tested by yours truly, is Ramapo Mountain […]
Pageant Pom Mom: The Web Series
What do you get when you mix beauty pageants, Jersey City, and a couple of adorable Pomeranians? The upcoming JC-based web series Pageant Pom Mom, of course! I caught up with Brooke Hoover, the contagiously cheerful mastermind behind the project, to talk about the series, the stars, and the feel-good message underneath it all. (Fun […]
Pup Park Spotlight: Van Vorst Park
Ask any dog owner in town, and they’ll tell you: Jersey City is crazy dog-friendly. As one myself, I’ve definitely noticed how easy it is to have (that is, entertain) a pooch here. Without a doubt, the fantastic dog parks are some of the prime reasons why. So begins a monthly series highlighting each and […]