A Look at Historic Smithville, New Jersey
Written by Allison Mirenda Thanks to MTV, South Jersey is worldly known for its beaches and party-goers, but if you are willing to go exploring, you may surprise yourself with hidden gems scattered…
How Hudson Montessori School nurtures critical thinkers
Article from Hudson Montessori School Traditional American schools tend to focus so much on math and reading that too often science, social studies, and the arts trail behind. At Hudson Montessori School, the…
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JCAC announces two new local art grants
Press release from JCAC – March 2, 2021 The Jersey City Arts Council (JCAC) is proud to launch two new grant opportunities for artists living in Jersey City: the Antenna Grant for Women in…
Books that will change your life
Written by Kashish Makker We all have books that change our perspectives and add some value or insight to our lives. If you’re looking for books that will make you think or will…
Hudson County Will Prioritize Vaccinations For Residents 75+ This Week
The Hudson County Vaccine Distribution Center will prioritize vaccinating individuals who are over the age of 75 this week. The move comes as part of a statewide effort to vaccinate New Jersey’s most…
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10 Reasons to Workout in the Morning
Before becoming a mom, I used to live at the gym. I would literally go straight there from work and spend my whole evening sweating it out, chatting with people at the gym,…
An interview with Jordan, @theblackgirlglow
Meet Jordan – a blogger, event planner, and philanthropist based in Hoboken, NJ. She’s hardworking and dedicates her career to giving back to the community. We had the opportunity to speak to her…
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NuView Weddings
NuView Productions is a wedding videography company that specializes in documenting life’s special moments. I caught up with founder Michael Fiore to hear more about his company and what makes them especially unique…
R&B + Soul artists who deserve more recognition
At any given moment, I’m listening to R&B and Soul music of every decade. As someone who loves sharing music with friends, there are so many amazing artists out there whose names I…
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Out with the old, in with the new.
Out with the old, in with the new….. I am moving into a new apartment in a few days; although I’ve moved many times in my life, this move is the most significant…
Giving Digitized
Next month will mark a full year since lock-down in Jersey City, a FULL year. A concept hard to grasp. Our lives in the last year has changed forever, some for the worst…
Best Health and Wellness Apps to Download this Year, according to our readers
Written by Kashish Makker With polls done on Instagram (got to love technology!), we asked everyone for their favorite health apps they swear on. From HIIT apps to sleep trackers to meditation apps,…
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15 Black creators to follow on TikTok
TikTok is a hub for all things funny, educational, relatable, and anything in between. Over the past couple of years, the platform has been criticized for the disproportionate exposure for Black creators in…
Babes of Jersey City – Singles Edition
Ashley Rathappillil – @ashleyratha Describe yourself in 1-3 sentences. A 29-year-old first generation Indian American from Chicago that moved to JC 2 weeks before the world shut down. Virgo like Beyoncé What do you do…
Babes of Jersey City – Couples Edition
We love love. And we are so excited to share the stories of all these wonderful couples! Meekie and Shawna-kay@jamaica_0827 What do you both currently do for a living and what are your…
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