Celebrate March Madness and the Final Four (Auburn, Michigan State, Texas Tech and Virginia) at Harborside on April 6th! Get your tickets now for $20! Use discount code CHICPEAJC for 40% off. From 5PM to 11PM, there’ll be two 20-ft screens along with 20 additional TVs throughout the venue to view the game. You can […]
Fashion Designer Helen Castillo & Vegan Chef Edgar Soto
Two years ago we founded Content Creators Academy, a non-profit mentorship program for local youth interested in Digital Media and Entrepreneurship. The students meet twice a week and learn a variety of skills related to digital arts; graphic design, photography, video, branding and blogging! I had the pleasure of teaching one of the classes and […]
Say Goodbye to Parking Meters and Hello to ParkMobile
The Mayor sent out a newsletter confirming Jersey City is finally getting the option to pay for parking on our phones! IT GOES LIVE ON MONDAY. Woo! Does that mean less tickets? Less hassle looking for change? Forgetting to fill the meter? The anxiety, am I right?! Feels like JC was the last to do […]
Dylan Chidick
Dylan needs no introduction, as in the last two weeks he’s been all over local and national news. NBC, CNN, CBS, The Shade Room, you name it. He’s literally everywhere. Dylan’s story is incredibly inspiring. I was one of the last to get an interview with him. I felt like I was sitting with a […]
A Mom and Daughter Lunch Date at Rumba’s Cafe
Recently, my daughter and I had a movie date. Since I’m not fond of spending one billion dollars on 2 drinks and corresponding snacks, I decided we’d leave the house early and grab a bite beforehand. We were headed to Secaucus, so it didn’t hurt to drive a few minutes further into Jersey City. We […]
Shakespeare@, Jersey City’s New Theater Company
Jersey City’s new theater company, Shakespeare@ is launching their inaugural season with a classic production of Hamlet, set against the stunning architecture of Grace Church Van Vorst (39 Erie St in Jersey City) and aided by the masterful storytelling of a cast of veteran and rising stars of stage, television and film. These include Jonathan […]
Top 10 Jersey City Headlines of the Week
Catch up with some of the news you might’ve missed this week! 1. Vote on cannabis bill is cancelled Not enough votes were gathered, and the vote was ultimately cancelled as a result. Another setback in legalizing marijuana in New Jersey. 2. Jersey City Board President Sudhan Thomas negotiated with the teachers’ union without informing […]
Women of Jersey City – March pt 4
This month we are dedicating it to the amazing ladies of Jersey City. Every week we are featuring local women who continuously inspire us. The future is indeed female! Elena Cartagena I first interviewed Elena a few years ago right after Pasta Dal Cuore opened. She is so passionate about her business! The food at […]
90s Dance Party at Headroom Bar & Social
We’re baaaaack! On March 29th, join us for a night of drinks and dancing with a 90s Dance Party at Headroom Bar & Social, located at 150 Bay St. From 9PM to 2AM, get ready to dance along to music spun by some of the best local DJs and maybe even win our costume contest. […]
NJCU Graduates Enraged with Changes to Ceremony
A few days ago, a New Jersey City University student reached out to tell me of recent news regarding the college admin’s decision to hold separate graduations for each individual school. Here’s what we know: “There will be a ceremony for all graduating seniors at Prudential Center where it’s always been held; however, no names […]
Will Weed Become Legal in NJ on Monday?
On Friday the Mayors of the two largest cities in New Jersey, Mayor Baraka and Fulop announced their support of the proposed legislation with attention to full automatic expungement for all non-violent cannabis arrests. The most important and controversial policy issue of our time is the proposed legalization of adult use of cannabis which will be voted […]
Zahara Day Spa
I’m turning 36 this summer and, until now, didn’t really make skin care a priority. I was blessed with good skin thanks to my Moroccan father. But in the last year, I’ve noticed changes and decided I needed to take a proactive step to maintaining my face’s youthful features. I’ve heard some amazing reviews about […]
What’s the Deal with those Kiosks in Jersey City?
I’m sure if you’ve been walking around Jersey City, you’ve been noticing these little kiosks. For years, I’ve been talking about how cool it’d be to have citywide Wi-Fi so you can access what you need when you’re out and about. All over the world, you can get Wi-Fi anywhere, so why not Jersey City? […]
Female King Cypher Recap
Sakoyah Simmons is the embodiment of a “Female King.” I had the pleasure of interviewing this local boss babe a few years ago when she was just getting started. I remember telling her then that she would be a mogul one day. Well, she is on her way there! Sakoyah is making waves in New […]
Barbers of Hudson County: David’s Barbershop
Our second episode of Barbers of Hudson County, hosted by Steven Spesh. This month, we visit David’s Barbershop located at 2160 John F. Kennedy Blvd on the West Side of Jersey City. Open since 2013, David’s Barbershop has been widely involved in the community. Watch below to learn more about them and their story! We will […]
Recap of the 2019 State of the City Address
Every year, the mayor delivers a State of the City address to update the community on what the city’s been working on and future plans. Here is a quick recap of what went down yesterday at City Hall. You can watch the full State of the City address on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDjGZQe395M Accomplishments Thus Far 1. […]
5 Restaurants to Try this Weekend
Not sure where to go this weekend? Tired of hitting up the same old spot? Here’s five restaurants to try this weekend! Amelia’s Bistro 187 Warren St If you’re looking for a cute date night spot, check out Amelia’s Bistro for dinner. They just released their new menu! Cafe Dolma 270 Grand St Bring the […]
Top 9 Jersey City Headlines of the Week
There’s always so much going on in Jersey City, and as much as we are more of a culture blog than a news outlet, we wanted to make it easy for our readers to stay up to date on what’s happening in town. The good, the bad, the ugly. Have a story or tip to […]
Women of Jersey City – March pt 3
We are celebrating Women’s History Month on ChicpeaJC by making our #WomenofJC column a weekly thing! Meet the next batch of awesome local ladies who inspire us. Michele Sorvino I just love this woman. She’s successful, funny, opinionated, and such a HOT MOM. I met Michele years ago when I attended my first Golden Door […]
Foodie Female Founders: Midnight Market
In Asia, night markets weren’t created by hipsters to be quirky and retro. Night bazaars have existed as far back as the Tang Dynasty in 836 AD and became common in 1950-60’s Taiwan where migrant urban workers would grab a meal alone or with families. If you haven’t been to a foreign night market, […]
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