In December 2018, a meeting was held at the United Synagogue of Hoboken (USH) of seven 20/30-somethings sharing a desire to create fun, innovative, and empowering Jewish community programs for the 20/30 something set in Hudson County. The name of the group, Tribe: Jersey City and Hoboken. The unpretentious de facto chairs of the meeting […]
Ten Spring Break/Weekend Getaways from EWR
Maybe you want to get away for the upcoming spring break, or maybe you just want to plan a vacation to take a break from the hustle and bustle. If you have the resources and overall ability to travel, check out these getaways from Newark Airport! Orlando, Florida If you’re looking for a trip with […]
Sex And Jersey City Episode 4: The Digital Break Up
When Sex and The City first aired in 1998, there wasn’t much social media… if anything at all. No smartphones, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat. Carrie would come home and press the button on her answering machine and you would hear Mr Big’s voice saying, “I’ll pick you up at 8.” Things were much simpler. Season […]
City Council Urges the Enactment of Liberty State Protection Act
All nine members of the Jersey City Council announced a formal resolution urging New Jersey’s state legislature to pass the Liberty State Park Protection Act. We recently wrote about the Protection Act introduced by Assemblyman Raj Mukherji and Senator Sandra Cunningham to protect Liberty State Park from privatization and commercial development plans. This formal resolution will act […]
Foodie Female Founders: Jersey Girls Food Tours
“I’m a foodie” is about as common a description of any person as is “I love to travel”. However, there’s often only one or two friends in my life that I will consult when looking for a particular restaurant. When it comes to being a “foodie,” I want to know the person who dares tries […]
British Swim School Jersey City
My mini-me has been taking swimming classes at British Swim School for almost two years now and we absolutely love it. When Mia was very small, she refused to go into a pool. She was super scared of getting into the water and swimming. After a few classes at the British Swim School, she’s like […]
4 Spots to Get Botox Injections in the Jersey City Area
While most people may know Botox to be a cosmetic filler, it actually has a lot of helpful uses if you suffer from disorders including cervical dystonia, chronic migraines, and strabismus. Whatever the reason, there are a few options for Botox in the area. We highly recommend doing your research beforehand and making sure the […]
7 New Foods Spots in Jersey City
It’s about that time! New spots have opened and more are coming. Here are some spots to visit and keep your eye on! Recently Opened B.GOOD 30 Montgomery St View this post on Instagram A post shared by B.GOOD (@b.goodofficial) B.Good is a healthy food spot that recently opened their second location on Montgomery St! […]
Women of Jersey City – February
Every month we are featuring local bad ass ladies who inspire us. These women are just amazing and unique in their own way and they are doing big things in Jersey City. I feel really lucky to be surrounded by these women who consistently push me to be better. Show them some love and get […]
Jersey City Weekly Happy Hour Specials: 2/19/19 – 2/24/19
Check out some local spots for happy hour and plan out your week! Tuesday – February 19 Harry’s Daughter Stop by for Lover’s Rock, an old school reggae event every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month from 7PM to 11PM. Wednesday – February 20 Hamilton Inn Enjoy half-priced cocktails and $1 oysters from 4PM […]
Lunch at Dulce de Leche on Central Ave
This past weekend, I was heading into the city with my daughter. Knowing I’d be blowing a ton of money while in the city, I decided we would find an affordable place to have lunch in New Jersey. A few months back, I had done some research looking for local Argentinian cuisine. While Googling, I […]
Revetment House
I was recently invited to visit Revetment House, a new building located in the amazing Hamilton Park neighborhood in Jersey City. If you know JC well, Hamilton Park is one of the nicest areas in downtown. You have everything you need around you. Amazing restaurants – Hamilton Inn, Rumba Cubana, Milk Sugar Love, GP’s – […]
Artists of Jersey City-February
This month’s roundup of artists is a mix of illustrators and photographers, each with their own preferred method of creating and sharing art. Are you a visual artist interested in participating, or are there artists you’d specifically like us to reach out to? Let us know: editor@chicpeajc.com. Kierstan Craft What is your medium and why? […]
Foodie Female Founders Series: How Delish
I’m a small business owner living in downtown Jersey City. I constantly take note of the small businesses around me, on my block, at my local farmers market at the Grove Street plaza. It’s kinda like how a redhead always notices another redhead who walks in a room. What I have noticed in Jersey City […]
Jersey City Weekly Happy Hour Specials: 2/5/19 – 2/10/19
Check out some local spots for happy hour and plan out your week! Hudson Restaurant Week is going on until February 8th! Check HudsonRW.com for a full list of participating businesses. Tuesday – February 5 Lover’s Rock @ Harry’s Daughter Enjoy old school reggae every first and third Tuesday from 7PM to 11PM! Wednesday – February 6 […]
County Prep Music Department
I have a special place in my heart for the creative youth; growing up as a teenager I was interested in all things creative and I never felt like I had someone to look up to. In my high school there weren’t many creative classes where I could feed my needs. And now, it’s my […]
Weekend Brunch at SamAm
As a single mom, my goal is to get the most bang for my buck, whenever I spend my hard earned money. For this reason, when I go out to eat I want to make sure that I spend as little as possible, but eat as well (and as much) as I can. For this […]
Top 6 Spots for Super Bowl Sunday
Super Bowl Sunday is here! If you’re looking to chill at a local bar for the game, here are our top recommendations. Hudson Hall Enjoy Hudson Hall’s Super Bowl Sunday specials or get food to go! They’ll have giveaways, shot specials, and their full men available. Harry’s Daughter Sit down at Harry’s Daughter and enjoy […]
Top 10 Ways to Give Back in Jersey City this February
Mallory from JCVolunteers.org back again to give you all the rundown on the top 10 ways to give back in February! Since embarking on this journey at the end of last year to attempt to uncover all the amazing ways to give back in Jersey City, one thing I have noticed is that every time […]
Iris Records on Brunswick Street Closing
After 22 years, Iris Records’ storefront on 114 Brunswick St is closing, with its last day on February 16. They recently sent out a newsletter announcing the closing, and we’re sad to see the storefront go! What happened? It’s no secret that rent is rising and online retailers get more attention, but a large part […]
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