On July 29th, stop by Liberty State Park for the 1st annual Youth City Challenge Race for kids ages 6-12 years old! Keep your children motivated and active through the fun and challenging obstacle course of 1.5 miles with 3-foot walls, cargo net, police car, taxi cab, military tires, police hurdles, bear crawl sprints, and so much more! Everyone’s […]
Nu Heights Co-Living Space
I am familiar with the co-working space concept, but not so much co-living. I was invited to a fun party at Nu Heights JC, a co-living space located in the Heights of Jersey City. I didn’t really know what to expect! The creation of the Nu Heights co-living space started from the realization that rent […]
Groove on Grove The Hip Hop Edition
Thank you HDSID for asking me to come back for the second year to host Groove on Grove’s Hip Hop night. This year I asked Jay-Hype to co-host with me and the event was a huge success. Special Thanks to all the performers Naja Young and The Lo-Fi’s Mateo Ahki Conundrum Petey x Kraze King […]
9 New Food Spots in Jersey City
Jersey City is full of food variety, and restaurants are opening up every few months. Here are some spots we’re looking forward to visiting! Let us know if we missed any spots that just opened or are coming soon. Who doesn’t love a good list, am I right?! (For the record, we at ChicpeaJC prefer […]
Top 10 Foods for a Flat Belly & Where to Find Them in Jersey City!
Michelle, aka founder of “Busy Bee Organics” writes a guest post for us this month to help with our “Journey to Abs”. Here our her top 10 foods for a flat belly and where to find them in Jersey City! If you need a little extra help kick starting your healthy diet, try the flat […]
Married to the Mossad by Shalva Hessel
As some of you may know, I am Israeli… well, sort of. I was born in Montreal, Canada in a very Israeli household. I moved to Tel Aviv when I was about 11 years old and spent five of my most formative years in this country. This post has nothing to do with Jersey City, but […]
Carolyn’s Soul Food
A few weeks ago, the team and I decided to take a lunch trip to Carolyn’s Soul Food on 76 Orient Ave right here in Jersey City! Needless to say, the food was delicious and we needed to share it with anyone who may not know about it. There are so many options to choose from […]
Kayak Eco-Tour at Liberty State Park
From June to September, explore the natural beauty of the Hudson River estuary with a kayak tour from Liberty State Park! The tour covers the wildlife and habitats of Caven Point right here in Jersey City. Each trip is about two hours long, and includes safety instructions to ensure that every participant knows what to […]
Groove on Grove: Hip-Hop Showcase
Join Chicpea and the HDSID for a hip-hop edition of Groove on Grove on June 14 showcasing local hip-hop artists! You can expect performances by Jay Hype, Naja, SINS – Garon Whitney, Mateo Ahki, Brain Orchestra, Petey x Kraze, King TJay, and Conundrum. Each artist brings their own style and the talent is crazy! Don’t miss out this Wednesday night on the Grove […]
Top Healthy Eats on Central Ave.
Going out to eat usually leads to unhealthy choices, but it doesn’t always have to be that way. Central Ave’s Special Improvement District and HolaDoctor created a healthy living menu to help guide you through healthy options at local restaurants! Dahlia’s Ice Cream Spot View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dahlias's Ice […]
Basic Invite Stationery
Want to step up your Thank You card game? Basic Invite is a business that focuses on customizable cards and invitations, and they recently released a new line of baby-centric stationery! With this collection, you can customize baby shower invitations and thank you cards for baby showers. With Basic Invite, you have over 180 color options and you can preview […]
The Fun(d)raiser for Steven Fulop
We had our fun(d)raiser for Steven Fulop last night at Talde and it was a blast! Thanks so much to everyone who stopped by, helped raise money for the campaign, and spent some time getting to know the mayor. Enjoy some photos from the night!
Fresh Freeze Ice Cream
Every week we will be featuring a new #JCspot on the blog! Food, shops and hangout spots! Where should we go next? First up is Freshy Freeze Ice Cream located on 512 Jersey Ave.
PINT
Lately, it seems as though the only well-known bars in Downtown Jersey City are those that are located in the Newark Avenue Pedestrian Mall or on Grove Street. The rest tend to get overlooked. One of these overlooked bars that I love so much is Pint. Pint is a little bar located on Wayne Street […]
Jersey City Archery
There is no shortage of things to do in Jersey City and when I heard an archery range opened in the Heights, I couldn’t wait to try it! It is the only range that exists in our area. Chris Cotto, the owner and instructor at Jersey City archery and a JC native, invited us to […]
Church World Service Jersey City
This is a hard post to write because there is so much that can be said about the refugee problems in this world. Where do I even begin? This article is not about that. It’s about an amazing organization that helps refugees and a community that welcomes them with open arms. I am proud to […]
Recap of Party for Planned Parenthood
Last Friday, May 26th, I decided I’d go to Party for Planned Parenthood, and I’m glad I did. It ended up being a wonderful night of music, community, and social activism. Organized by Jersey City’s David Acosta and Christine Colonnese of Pyrrhic Productions, Party for Planned Parenthood brought together over 100 people to an awesome […]
3 Donut Spots in Jersey City
It’s national donut day today and we love them and we know you love lists so here you go! The calories don’t count today! I promise. 1. Grind Coffee Shop- 360 Communipaw One of my favorite coffee shops in Jersey City located in Bergen Lafayette gets fresh doughnuts from the Doughnut Plant! Enjoy fancy flavors […]
Your Guide to Outdoor Dining in Jersey City
Summertime is here! Which means it’s the perfect time to sit outside and enjoy the warm weather! There are a bunch of restaurants in the area that offer outdoor seating for those who want to enjoy their meals with the sunshine. Check out our quick list of spots with outdoor seating options in Jersey City! Feel free to leave a […]
Journey to Abs with Devon Levesque
It’s been a while since our last “Journey to Abs” episode! We’ve been crazy planning ChicpeaJCturns3 and getting things back on track! I am excited to get back to my Journey to Abs and sharing fitness and health tips with my readers! For this episode, I would like you to meet fitness pro, model and […]
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