PARTY’S HERE! Last weekend was extremely intense and we are all still in a food coma after Project Eats and the Lucky 7’s BBQ. This weekend list is short and sweet and does not involve food…. ok that is a lie. Anyway, let’s take it easy! Hang with the family at the Village Block Party, […]
Sugar Supply Jersey City
I’ve been a huge fan of Maryanne, mom and lady boss of Sugar Supply ever since I first saw her beautifully decorated cupcakes at a local event. Maryanne customizes her cupcakes to suit the event, brand or person she is catering for. Maryanne is not just a baker, she is an artist with the ability to […]
Help Another Man’s Treasure!
It is no secret that I am absolutely obsessed with Another Man’s Treasure. I’ve been shopping there since I moved to Jersey City 7 years ago. Not only do I love their fashions, I also their service! Every shop keeper is extremely knowledgeable and so helpful, which you really don’t get anywhere these days. Meika […]
Lizmary Perez
A few days ago, I got an email from future stylish peep Ashley Jacklyn, telling me about her soon-to-be sister-in-law, Lizmary Perez. A 17-year-old beauty pageant queen who is running for USA National Miss Garden State Teen. Ashley told me that Lizmary has till July 22nd to get enough votes to make it to the Top […]
Jersey City Project: Eats
A few days ago, I put up a post that I was looking for new contributors so I can expand ChicpeaJC to include more voices! To my surprise, I got many emails of people who were interested. I gave a few of them the task of helping me cover Jersey City Project Eats as I […]
June and the Pushas
I interviewed Junestar months ago for a post, he was one of those people who I heard about ever since starting this blog. He is crazy talented, stylish, friendly and a huge supporter of the art scene in Jersey City. While I was interviewing him he talked about his new band “June and the Pushas” […]
Angelique Giron
I know I am not the best writer in the world but I love it nonetheless. That being said, I never actually wrote for myself until most recently, I was in a funk and needed to vent. I opened up a “new post” and went nuts, I basically purged all my thoughts and feelings into […]
Fighting Bullying with Soccer
Bullying is not a joke, without delving too much into the details of my life, I was a victim of bullying as a child and as an adult. A few months ago, Frank Gigante, a producer of an anti-bullying film “Broken Silence” reached out to me so I could tell my story in one of […]
AVE
A few days after the Mayor Steven Fulop interview went up one of his supporters, Victor Velazquez saw it and contacted me to tell the story about his wonderful children. Victoria, Alexia, and Emmanuel are part of a Gospel turned Pop group called “Ave.” I checked out their music and they are incredibly talented! They have […]
ChicpeaJC is looking for Contributors!
ChicpeaJC turned one over a month ago. Up until a few weeks ago I was a one woman show until I hired Crystal Davis! Crystal, a JC native, has been helping with all sorts of tasks from transcribing interviews, calendar management to covering events. Soon she will also be doing her own series of interviews! […]
Biggest Jersey City Ice Cream Social!
I fell in love with Milk Sugar Love a little over a year ago when I was first introduced to Emma, girl-boss of this adorable shop in the Hamilton Park area. After interviewing her and trying all the delicious ice cream flavors and treats, I knew this would be a long lasting relationship which it […]
AngelaCARES 2nd Annual Gala!
A few days ago, the most popular man in Jersey City, John Lynch, put me in touch with Angela McKnight, founder and CEO of AngelaCARES, to help cover the 2nd annual Gala Celebration of Community Excellence: The Purple O.S.C.A.R. (Opportunity Servicing Community Achieving Recognition) Awards! This Gala highlights and honors youth, senior citizens, and community organizations that […]
Fermin Mendoza
Life can be so magical at times, things just fall into place and you meet or encounter people you are supposed to. Fermin Mendoza is one of those people that I was meant to meet. A few weeks ago, the Mayor posted a picture on his Instagram of a new mural by Route 440 painted […]
The Jersey City Map
Michael Billy and Jarl are all over Jersey City….literally and figuratively they are on the JC “map”. They are co-founders of the JCITFF, Founders of Humanity Pride Productions and now recent owners of Discovery Map Hudson NJ. Which “Are colorful, hand-drawn maps of resort towns and cities, free to area visitors…advertising Restaurants, Accommodations, Retail Stores, […]
Renato’s Pizza Masters
Every month I have a standing lunch “date” with David Diaz the District Manager of the Central Avenue Special Improvement district. Normally David gives me a few choices of where to go eat, but at our last lunch at the Ecuadorian Bakery Angel Azul, I told him our next spot needs to be Renato’s Pizza […]
Let Us Prosper Jersey City
There are a few street wear brands coming out of our fine city that are putting Jersey City on the map in the fashion world; Faded Royalty, MBS, Chilltown Collective, Modest Mind (there are more I am for sure forgetting) and the newest in the game, Let Us Prosper. It makes me so proud to […]
Summer Pattern Styles
A few weeks back I was having a few rough days. I barely left the house and when I did I put my hair up in a pony tail and wore whatever was easiest and tried to avoid seeing anyone… let’s just say I didn’t feel up for anything. These things happen though! The only […]
Groove on Grove Presents: Ladies on the Mic!
Groove on Grove is the place to be on a Wednesday evening; live music, good times, good people and it’s all free! This Wednesday there is going to be a special Groove on Grove lineup, it is the fifth annual “Ladies on the Mic”! Which means only women rockers will be stepping up to the […]
JCITFF Red Carpet Blockbuster Party- The Video!!
Here it is friends! The video of the JCITFF Red Carpet. Besides the fact that I am a huge dork, I think it came out great! I had an absolute blast covering this event, and I am so appreciative of the opportunity to do this. I think this will always be a highlight in my […]
Morlees
As everyone knows, much of Jersey City is changing tremendously. There are new businesses opening all over town, especially in the downtown area. My favorite thing to write about, however, are local businesses that have been around for years; businesses that have invested in and have been a part of the community for longer than […]
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