OMG. I can’t believe it’s almost here. This Saturday is the HDSID All About Downtown Street Fair! This year they extended the fair and it’s happening from 12PM to 8PM, you can enjoy food, drinks, and more from 300 vendors! WOAH. Gonna be crazy. Read our last post on the top new vendors this year here. Here […]
Rescue 1 Squad 4
Two years ago, I interviewed the guys at Engine 9 Battalion C for a special post dedicated to 9/11. This interview solidified my love for this gig and was definitely one of my favorite experiences as a Jersey City blogger. The stories of these firefighters inspired me so much and touched my heart, and since […]
Recap of #BossUpJC “How to make a living doing what you love”
On August 21st, we held our first of many BossUpJC workshops at ChicpeaHQ with David Trotta of Whealth + Co. all about making a living doing what you love. At the end of the session, we asked all participants to share a bio of their business, photo(s) of their product/service, website and social media links, […]
The Filipino School of New York & New Jersey
As a Filipino-American woman living in Jersey City, one of the things I love about this city is its diversity—especially its prominent Philippine culture. Here’s a fact: Jersey City has the largest population of Filipinos in the state of New Jersey. When I first moved to the area earlier this year, I knew wanted to […]
Stone House Restaurant
A few weeks ago, we were invited to have dinner at The Stone House in Warren, NJ, a 30-minute drive from Jersey City. The Stone House is owned by Jeanne and Frank Cattrella of Landmark Hospitality who also own Liberty House Restaurant, a Jersey City landmark. After I interviewed VP of Landmark Hospitality John Williams, […]
The Turtle Club in Hoboken
Whenever I think about Hoboken, so much comes to mind! Hoboken is a small town in Hudson County just north of Jersey City’s Newport neighborhood. It is easily accessible via the NJT Light Rail or the Path train. Hoboken is well known for their many restaurant and bar choices along the Washington Street strip. However, […]
DACA: A Personal Perspective
We recently received a message from a woman who sent us a copy of her email to Mayor Fulop. We felt a great portion of her letter was important to share, especially considering Trump’s recent decision to rescind DACA. My name is -redacted-. I have been a Jersey City resident for about 20+ years. I am […]
Top 14 Things to Do in Jersey City this Weekend
Cheers to the weekend! If you’re not sure where to go for the weekend, we have you covered. You can always check out our Event Calendar for more options! Featured Events Groove on Grove: JC Fridays Edition and 10th Season Finale September 8 @ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Grove Street PATH Plaza On September 8th, […]
Empty Sky Memorial 5K Run/Walk
On September 10th, show your support and join the New Jersey 9/11 Memorial Foundation at the first annual Empty Sky Memorial 5K Run/Walk! Starting at 10 AM rain or shine, be a part of a run/walk at Liberty State Park to support the care, maintenance, and completion of Empty Sky Memorial. It’s a USATF Certified Race […]
12 New Food Spots in Jersey City
I can’t even keep up anymore. To be honest, when I moved to Jersey City 10 years ago, I remember getting so excited when one new restaurant would open. Now in a span of just a few short months, we have 13 new spots and I am pretty sure I am missing a few on […]
Jersey City Weekly Happy Hour Specials: 9/4/17 – 9/10/17
Want more? Check us out at haveanight.com and follow us @haveanight_jc! Tuesday – September 5th Happy Hour @ VB3 Happy Hour at VB3 runs from 5-8pm and features $3 domestic bottles, $3 shots, $7.50 bar pies, and $8 arancini. Wednesday – September 6th Wine Wednesday @ Carvao BBQ Enjoy $5 apps plus 50% Off bottles of wine every […]
Groove on Grove: JC Fridays
On September 8th, join Groove on Grove for a JC Fridays edition of their 10th season finale! From 5PM to 10PM, have fun and close out the summer with a bang! This is going to be an awesome night, the perfect outing to bring in the fall and celebrate all things Jersey City. Do not […]
Roots
During a recent trip to Thailand, I stumbled upon a Shaman/Medicine Man on a very small remote island. His name was Ancho Pan or “Teacher Pan.” From the moment he invited us into his home with a warm “Welcome to Paradise! Freedom, Freedom, Freedom” I knew this meeting was a product of fate and synchronicity […]
The Spaghetti Sessions Songwriter Showcase
The Spaghetti Sessions is a monthly songwriting workshop based in downtown Jersey City that’s been home to many dozens of local songwriters. Named for its old tradition of spaghetti dinners after their monthly meetings, each session gives songwriters an opportunity to perform to a room of their peers and receive real-time feedback on their works […]
Bridge Arts Festival
On September 9th starting at 11:00 AM, Bayonne is having the Bridge Arts Festival at the Dennis P. Collins Park and our very own Chicpea will be the Stage MC for the day! The Bridge Arts Festival is a celebration of music, arts, and culture in Bayonne, NJ. There’ll be an artist vendor market, free […]
Delightful Frozen Cocktails in Jersey City
My favorite part about the drinking scene in Jersey City right now is that there are so many different places to go. When the warm weather hits, nothing hits the spot like a good frozen cocktail. One thing I’ve noticed this Summer is many establishments offering up some really great frozen drink options on their […]
Meet this month’s Babes of Jersey City
There are a lot of hot people who live in Jersey City and a few days ago while sitting in the office with Tarol, our amazing writing intern, I looked at her and said, “Let’s start a monthly column highlighting the beautiful people who live in JC.” Tarol was on board, Alex shook her head […]
Ways to Help Hurricane Harvey Victims
Over the course of a week, Hurricane Harvey has caused hundreds of thousands of people in Texas and Louisiana to be left with no electricity, unsafe drinking water, and destroyed homes. While thousands of victims are being rescued, many have been displaced and are desperately in need of supplies. Jersey City has a strong community […]
Top 7 Things to Do in Jersey City This Weekend
September’s finally here! Find something interesting to kick in the new month. Want to find some events for the rest of the week? Our Event Calendar has other options! Featured Event The Hair Room JC helps Houston August 28 – September 2 The Hair Room JC, 213 Montgomery St Anatalie of The Hair Room JC hails […]
Street Style: Shawn Harris
On his way home from work, Sales Associate Shawn Harris Jr. stopped on Grove Street to discuss his outfit for the day. He sported Gucci Snake Ace sneakers, tiger socks and sunglasses, Verdon shorts, and a vintage Tommy Hilfiger polo. Accesories included a Skagen watch and Polo duffle bag. Whats your name? Shawn D. Harris […]
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