Foodies, get ready! From July 23 to August 3, Hudson Restaurant Week is back for its 14th summer at nearly 50 participating restaurants. This foodie-favorite week is the perfect time to take a culinary tour through Jersey City and explore Hudson County through delicious feasts. Hudson Restaurant Week is a two week promotion offering multiple […]
Muller Insurance
I love interviewing people who are OG Hudson County residents and hearing storied about growing up in this area. I was recently invited by Roger Muller to visit his office in Hoboken and sit for a chat. This guy is a character and deserves his own reality TV show. His office was goals; he’s very […]
Where to Donate Blood this Month in Hudson County
January is National Blood Donor Month! The main reason why you should donate blood: you can save a life. If you are well and capable of donating blood, and are willing to go through the process, why not visit a local blood donation center/event? Below are a few blood drives in the area this month. […]
Surviving Veganuary in Jersey City
Veganuary is something people tend to get into as a way of starting the year on a healthier note, incorporating plant-based foods into their diets in order maintain some level of clean eating. It all started with the charity Veganuary, which encourages people to try out a plant-based diet for at least a month, hopefully […]
Giving Back for the Holidays
With winter creeping upon us and the return of pumpkin-spice everything, one thing is for sure: the holiday gift-giving season is here. And while it’s a special time to spoil our loved ones, it is also an opportunity to take a moment and give back to those in need this holiday season. We’ve rounded up […]
Toy Drives in the Jersey City Area
‘Tis the season to give back and spread joy. Check out some local toy drives happening in the area this month! Jersey City’s 21st Annual Toy Drive City Hall, 280 Grove Street, Jersey City Bring a new or unused toy to City Hall until December 13th! They should be brought to the Resident Response Center, […]
The Vera Twins
No, you are not seeing double. The Vera Twins are incredibly talented visual artists, and they are twins! What are the chances of finding brothers, let alone twins, who are so creatively gifted? Not only are they extremely talented, but they are also business-savvy and extremely hard-working. They are true role models for the youth […]
Alex’s Top Places for Veg Eating in the Area
One of the only aspects of gentrification I benefit from is the growing amount of veg-friendly spots around me. Considering how close we are to Manhattan, I’ve compiled a list of some spots I like not only in Hudson County, but anywhere within 30 minutes from my home. This is excluding any place that only […]
The Little Boho Bookshop and the Bake n’ Brew Café
I spent my beautiful Wednesday morning at the new bakery/café located on Broadway in the downtown area, the Bake n’ Brew Homestyle Bakery and Café. The area is perfect for anyone to take public transportation or by walking there, like myself. This brand new café opened right after the week of 4th of July, an […]
Where to get Pan Con Bistec in Jersey City
There’s no shortage of good Cuban food in the area; especially when it comes to the sandwiches. I think it’s safe to assume that everyone’s had a Cuban sandwich (Cubano), or at least heard of one by now. You can pretty much find one on every menu now a day. I’m obviously exaggerating but I […]
Help the PERC Shelter This Month
The Palisades Emergency Residence Corporation (PERC) Shelter in Union City is in need of Soup Kitchen supplies, and they could use your support! If you are able to help, the PERC Shelter is asking that the Hudson County community come together to donate items like disposable plates, cups, and bowls, as well as 50-gallon trash […]
Top 5 Veg-Friendly Pizza Spots in Hudson County
If you ask most people how they feel about pizza, they would go on and on about how much they love it. Once in a while, I find myself out with friends and we just want to munch on some veggie comfort food. We eventually had a list of go-to spots. If you’re ever in […]
Hudson Restaurant Week
Hudson Restaurant Week is back again for its lucky 13th year! It starts Monday, January 23 and runs weekdays until February 3 with many restaurants opting in for the weekend in between. Experience great food and prices that will delight your palate and your wallet. Restaurant Week is one of the most delicious times of the […]
Young Democrats Political Action Meetup
On December 4th, the Hudson County Young Democrats led a discussion targeted on how to address a variety of issues that have arisen as a result of a Trump Presidency. Key items discussed included how to better communicate information around the challenges faced by a variety of different communities both here in Hudson County and […]
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From the Mayor’s Office Mayor Fulop and City Officials Break Ground on State’s Tallest Building. Photos by Mike Demoya Didn’t we just go to the tallest building?! Craziness!! Already home to seven of the state’s ten tallest buildings, Mayor Steven M. Fulop yesterday joined with members of the Municipal Council and representatives of China Overseas America, as […]
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 […]