Everyone loves a good simple burger. As much as I enjoy my fancy burgers, there’s nothing better than lettuce, tomato, pickles and a perfectly cooked patty on a soft bun. A few weeks ago, I needed my burger fix. After trying to find parking near Grove, I stopped cursing and headed out of Jersey City. […]
A Conversation with Chris Gadsden and Pam Johnson
A few weeks ago while on a family trip to Israel, I was sitting at our Passover dinner and my phone started blowing up with Instagram notifications. DMs, tags, comments from people about a post that was taken down by Chris Gadsden. Chris had posted on his Instagram and Facebook about a rumor that Holland […]
Culturally Diverse Events in Jersey City, by Priya Neil
Every year, large, celebratory events occur across Jersey City. While most of us can probably identify the more well-known ones such as the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, there are others which do not even appear in most of our radars. Although the “Brown” community of Jersey City is with no doubt, a majority of our […]
Your 2019 Father’s Day Gift Guide
Father’s Day is quickly approaching. Shop for the dads in your life at some local shops! Virile 510 Jersey Ave View this post on Instagram A post shared by Virile Heart & Heritage (@virile) Virile offers great grooming services, including a Father & Son package! You can contact them for pricing – it starts at […]
Jersey City Weekly Happy Hour Specials: 6/10/19 –6/16/19
Check out some local spots for happy hour and plan out your week! Monday – June 10 Light Rail Cafe Kick off the week with $2 off draft beers and $5 margaritas. Tuesday – June 11 Saku Hoboken Head over to Saku Hoboken for tasty sushi and a selection of wine, beer, cocktails, and sake. […]
Jersey City Awarded $2 Million for New Electric Garbage Trucks to Improve Air Quality
Mayor Fulop just announced that Jersey City has been awarded more than $2 million by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to purchase five new electric garbage trucks. The new clean energy trucks will be the first of its kind in Jersey City, and are the latest addition to the City’s energy efficient municipal […]
Types of Cannabinoids Found in Full Spectrum CBD Products
The cat is out of the bag when it comes to CBD. It’s pretty much everywhere you go, so accessible you can find it at some gas stations. But quality over quantity. It’s super important to educate yourself before purchasing a random CBD product. That is why I teamed up with the best in the […]
Henry Snyder Track Team Heads To Nationals on June 13th
Both Henry Snyder’s boys and girls track teams have qualified to attend the New Balance Nationals in Greensboro, North Carolina from June 13th to June 16th. The boys in the 1600m Sprint Medley and the 800m Sprint Medley, and the girls in the 4x200m, long jump, discuss and javelin. Their hard work has paid off […]
JC Cribs: 323 7th Street
Climb the stairway to seventh-street-heaven in this top-to-bottom show-stopper, single family home in gorgeous Hamilton Park. From the 7.5″ European oak floors all the way up to the mezzanine roof deck, this new construction with 4 bedrooms, 3 full and 2 half bath, over 2,000sq ft home offers a versatile layout, ample outdoor space, and manhattan-level, […]
The 6th Borough Comedy Festival is back!
The 6th Borough Comedy Festival is back for its second year! What is the 6th Borough Comedy Festival (6BCF)? 6BCF is a comedy festival hosted by Art House Productions from June 12th to June 15th throughout Downtown Jersey City. Over 130 performers are in attendance to entertain with material ranging from sketch comedy and improve […]
14 Food Spots to Visit Outside of Downtown
Jersey City is bigger than Downtown, and there are hundreds of restaurants and shops that are worth your money and time. Some of the best food and drinks are out there, waiting for you to try them out. Here are our top 15 picks for food spots outside of Downtown Jersey City. Corto – Heights […]
Top 7 Ways to Give Back in Jersey City This June
We’re headed into my favorite part of the year full of beach days, barbecues, and sunshine well into the evening. Here are some great ways to take advantage of those extra-long days, by giving back around town! Now Through June 9: Jersey City Jazz Festival The Jersey City Jazz Festival, taking place May 31-June 9, […]
Expanding with the Small Business Lease Assistance Program
The Small Business Lease Assistance Program was recently approved by the Board of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) to support the growth of retail and services in Jersey City. This program would provide grants to street level new and expanding small businesses through the reimbursement of a portion of annual lease payments for […]
ChicpeaJC Turns 5 Gala Recap
On Thursday May 30th 2019, ChicpeaJC turned 5 with a gala/fundraiser event benefitting Content Creators Academy. To be honest with you all, it almost never happened. A few months ago, when I needed to decide whether or not I was going to have the event, I was going through a really hard time in my […]
Jersey City Weekly Happy Hour Specials: 6/3/19 – 6/9/19
Check out some local spots for happy hour and plan out your week! Monday – June 3rd Hudson Hall Enjoy a half-dozen oysters and draft beer for $10, $5 sausage sandwiches, $4 Pilsner Urquell, and more to kick off your week. Tuesday – June 4th Orale Enjoy 50% off tacos (cash only) for Taco Tuesday! […]
Foodie Female Founders: Asia B Desserts
I remember when I was 25. I had taken a job on Wall Street because that’s what everyone I went to college with thought she should be doing. All we knew was that it was a “good job.” To be 25 and know what you love doing is a blessing and gift. The founder of […]
Hudson Montessori School Social Studies Fair Recap
Hudson Montessori recently held their annual Social Studies Fair on May 11th, and the theme was “Our Journeys” and included a student expo showcasing migration patterns of animals, people, Jersey City, and the school’s history. In previous years, the Hudson Montessori School students have displayed great knowledge and understanding of themes like Save Our Biomes and […]
Pets of JC: Natural Healthcare for your Pets
Natural and holistic healthcare for humans has been around for centuries. However, acupuncture, homeopathies, meditation, massage, etc. have gained traction over the decade. With the recent CBD movement, even more craze around non-pharmaceutical approaches to our healthcare has blossomed. As our pets have made their way to the forefront of our daily lives, I was […]
Jersey City Jazz Festival Launches 10-Day Party throughout the City
From Friday, May 31 – Sunday, June 9, Jersey City is transforming into a city-wide celebration of jazz! Formerly the Riverview Jazz Festival, the festival has rebranded and relocated the closing festival to the Newark Ave Pedestrian Plaza near the Grove Street PATH station. Over 250 musicians will perform at 30 events held throughout the […]
ChicpeaJC Turns 5 on May 30th at Art House Productions
On May 30th, join the ChicpeaJC team as we celebrate our five-year anniversary at ChicpeaJC Turns 5, a fundraising anniversary event. From 7PM to 11PM, join us for a black-tie celebration at Art House Productions to help raise money for CCAJC, a non-profit mentorship program for local youth interested in digital media. CCAJC will be […]
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