Jersey City is a fast-paced place. Any person that is even remotely familiar with this place will agree that the all day and all night, Jersey City people are going full speed. High-rise buildings pop up everywhere within weeks, police cars are always zooming up and down the streets with their sirens wailing and there’s […]
Jersey City leads Relief Efforts for Families Devastated by Earthquake in Puerto Rico
Mayor Fulop and Councilman Daniel Rivera have announced a resolution to adopt four cities in Puerto Rico devastated by a 6.4 magnitude earthquake and damaging aftershocks earlier this month. With a fundraising goal of $200,000, Jersey City officials are leading efforts to provide recovery assistance for families in the most affected areas. The resolution being presented at […]
5 Days in Puerto Rico
Ever since my trip to Thailand, I’ve caught the travel bug. Seeing the world and experiencing new cultures, cuisines and learning new things about myself has been incredible for my personal and professional growth. Alba has been in our family for a few years helping take care of Mia (and me). She works really really […]
58th Annual Jersey City Puerto Rican Day Festival + Parade
Bring out your flags, put your outfits together, and be ready to dance – the Jersey City Puerto Rican Day Festival + Parade is back for its 58th year! On August 18th and 19th, celebrate Puerto Rican culture at this year’s Festival de las Flores. Starting at 12PM, join the parade from Lincoln Park to […]
Top 9 Things To Do in the Jersey City Area this Weekend
The weekend is here, and JCAST is kicking off! This weekend is filled with a ton of art shows, most of which you can find on thejcast.com. There are still some events going around to help out Puerto Rico, so don’t forget to check those out! If you know of any other fundraisers/benefits going on […]
Top 7 Things to Do in Jersey City this Weekend
The weekend is finally here! Our lineup of top things to do is a little bit different this time around. With all of the efforts being made to gather donations for Puerto Rico, we find it important to not only highlight the local events going on for PR, but to also encourage anyone to donate […]
Hurricane and Earthquake Relief – How You Can Help
If you’re keeping up with world news, you know we’ve had a stream of hurricanes and earthquakes lately. My immediate reaction to these natural disasters is to not only find ways to help, but also to share those resources. If you’re looking to help, there are a few donation spots and online resources. If you […]