Catch up with news of the week! 270+ Jersey City teachers got layoff notices this week Over 270 non-tenured public school teachers received layoff notices this week. While it’s not completely certain they will be laid off, they were notified of the possibility while the board tries to finalize the budget. This is suspected to […]
Stylish Peeps: Dileiny Rodriguez Baron
I was searching through the Jersey City hashtag on Instagram, looking for some stylish people that reside in our ever-evolving city. I messaged 10 people and only 1 person messaged me back. It can be a bit disappointing, but that 1 person is all I need. Meet Dileiny, a beautiful fashion influencer/entrepreneur, a Jersey City […]
18 New Food Spots in Jersey City
Looking for some new spots to try? Unsure of what new shops are around? Here are a few spots that have opened in the last few months and more spots to look forward to in the various neighborhoods of Jersey City! Open Now SaGoTo Bubble Tea World 652 Newark Ave Now that spring is here, […]
Top 8 Ways to Give Back in Jersey City This May
They say April showers bring May flowers… well, in this case they are bringing a whole lot of amazing events that provide great ways to give back in and around Jersey City and Hudson County this month! Between plenty of nature events, a brand new food pantry, and an event just for our seniors, there […]
Top 8 Headlines of the Week in Jersey City
Catch up with some headlines of the week! 1- Jersey City Gets a Whole Foods After almost 2 years of rumors surrounding Jersey City gets a Whole Foods, looks like everyones dream (or nightmare) is coming true. JC Upfront broke the news yesterday with statements from Mack-Cali’s team “The organic grocer will open a 47,542-square-foot storefront […]
Orlando Wharton, Senior VP of A&R at Atlantic Records
Never in a million years would I think that I would be sitting at Atlantic Records interviewing someone like Orlando. Can we fast forward real quick to my college days? I used to be the Hip Hop Director of my College Radio Station- CIXS. Part of my job was to cultivate relationships with record labels […]
Hudson County Community College – NRG Case Study
Empowerment for future generations, sustainability, and giving-back to the community are some core values that NRG Company and Goldman Sachs share. As pioneers in the drive towards a “cleaner energy” future, they have partnered with Hudson County Community College to provide students an opportunity to learn more about how corporate partners can impact society by […]
10 Ways to Spring Clean Your Life
The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, the layers of clothes are slowly coming off, and with that comes new beginnings and a time to reassess our lives. We spring clean our homes; clean out our closets, throw out shit we don’t need, get rid of things we no longer use. But what about […]
Councilperson Solomon Sounds the Alarm on Rent-Control Crisis in Downtown Jersey City
JERSEY CITY, NJ – Responding to Jersey City’s housing-cost crisis, Ward E Councilperson James Solomon today released an in-depth report on the troubling state of rent control in Downtown. The report, which follows a six-month grassroots effort by Solomon’s office and a team of local volunteers, documents a pattern of skyrocketing rent increases, profit-driven tenant displacement, and landlords […]
5 Reasons to Attend the Cinco de Mayo Jersey City Food Truck Fest
It’s that time of year again! The Jersey City Food Truck Fest is coming back to the Urby Parking Lot, and it’s all happening on May 4th from 12PM to 7PM for Cinco De Mayo weekend! If you’re not sure what your plans are for the weekend, here’s 5 reasons why you should make the […]
AngelaCARES 8th Annual Senior Citizens Prom
AngelaCARES is throwing their annual Senior Citizens Prom fundraiser on May 24th at the Mac Mahon Student Center at Saint Peter’s University! The Senior Citizens Prom is an opportunity for the community’s seniors to get out of the house, socialize with others, and enjoy themselves with music and dancing. From 6PM to 10PM, 400 seniors […]
Delivery Servicing: the Necessity and its Positive Impact
We hear often that it is important to speak up for things we believe in. We all know what we want, and we hear others speculating about their wants every day. Here I will voice some effort toward what I would like to see NJ incorporate within their borders with hopes to normalize these standards. […]
JC Cribs Episode 2: Jake & Tyler
Welcome to Episode 2 of JC Cribs! A monthly series where we go into people’s unique homes in Jersey City. For our first second episode, we have Jake and Tyler – dog parents to Cookie a rescue pup, partners in life and in crime! Jake Hudnut is the Chief Prosecutor of Jersey City and Tyler […]
Pets of Jersey City: Shaping our Community One Paw at a Time
If you ever walk down the pedestrian district of downtown Jersey City, walk along the waterfront, or visit Washington Park in the Heights, you’ll notice a common trend: dogs are everywhere in JC. They’re a presence to be reckoned with and definitely making JC theirs. A few weeks ago, I took to Instagram to survey […]
Top 8 Headlines of the Week in Jersey City
Catch up on some news of the week! 1. Art House now hiring a Managing Director Art House is looking for a Managing Director, a full-time employee who would report to the Executive Director and Board of Directors and work as part of Art House’s executive team. Get more information and apply online. 2. VIP […]
Jersey City Weekly Happy Hour Specials: 4/22/19 – 4/28/19
Check out some local spots for happy hour and plan out your week! Monday – April 22 O’Hara’s View this post on Instagram A post shared by O'Hara's Downtown (@oharasjc) Enjoy 20% off all food items on your bill, and if you’re here for Industry Night, you get 25% off your bill. Tuesday – April […]
Recent News about Affordable Housing in Jersey City
It comes as no surprise to anyone who’s lived in Jersey City for over 10 years that the city is changing. It’s becoming more expensive, high-rises are popping up almost overnight, and the cost of living is pushing people out. Gentrification has become a larger discussion recently because we’re seeing more and more people unable […]
GoFundMe for Displaced Families After 3-alarm Fire
A GoFundMe campaign has been created by the City of Jersey City for the 14 individuals who were displaced after the recent 3-alarm fire at 26 Gates Ave in Greenville. They have a goal of $10,000 and any little bit helps. For more information on the city’s fundraisers and for donations, visit the City of […]
7 Conditions CBD May Help Relieve
Today is 4/20 Day, and although adult use of marijuana is not legal in New Jersey yet, CBD is. There are many benefits to using CBD for various conditions! Please note that CBD is not a replacement for medications. Talk to your doctor about using CBD to determine what would work best for you. Anxiety […]
Top 10 Munchie Spots in Jersey City + Hoboken
It’s 4/20, and we all know that this day comes with the munchies. Hit up some of these spots tonight for anything you’re craving, from savory sandwiches to sweet pastries. Luigi’s Ice Cream @ Ani Ramen 218 Newark Ave Saturday hours: 6PM to 12AM View this post on Instagram A post shared by #luigisicecream (@luigisicecream) […]
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