On Thursday night, three female writers competed in a performance poetry tournament to qualify to represent Jersey City at the “Women of the World Poetry Slam” in Dallas, Texas. “WOWPS” is a national competition hosted by Poetry Slam Inc., an organization that also certifies slam venues across the country. Jersey City Slam is a certified […]
Razza’s Ricotta Crostini
The chefs at Razza pride themselves on using high-quality ingredients to make their amazing pizza. They use flour that is milled in Clifton, New Jersey, and they even have their own yeast culture that they use to make the dough rise. Everything down to the bread and butter is homemade. […]
JC Getaways: Celebrate Mardi Gras New Orleans Style (via JC and NYC)
As February comes to a close, many local watering holes will be celebrating Mardi Gras the same way St. Paddy’s Day and Cinco de Mayo are observed – with cheap booze. While there’s nothing wrong with that, there’s a lot more to Mardi Gras – especially in New Orleans, which is one of my favorite […]
20 Survival Tips for New Dads
Whether it’s three in the morning or high noon, this is your life now. It’s real and it’s happening…wake up and smell the poopy diaper. As a father of three (8 weeks, 5 years, 9 years), I have had my share of sleepless nights and diaper changes. Over the years, I have learned a lot […]
ChicpeaHQ + CP5 Ribbon Cutting
Two weeks ago was a monumental occasion. Ever since I started ChicpeaJC, I dreamt that I would eventually get to a point where I would have a space and a team. After two and a half years of hard work, perseverance, and passion, my dream came true. Instead of writing a full recap, we decided […]
Top 10 Things to Do in Jersey City This Weekend
It seems like a fun-filled weekend, perfect for anyone looking to party or looking to watch a performance. With plenty of options available, we have your top choices for the weekend! Kick it off at the Science Center with “Sexy Science,” or end the weekend with a nice little shopping spree at Transmission. Either way, we hope you […]
Flex Work Spaces at Kearny Point
Yes, this is a Jersey City blog! But as of late, I’ve been setting out to explore people and places in the area, particularly with things that could have a direct, positive impact on our community. Our community here is growing tremendously, and there is a huge amount of entrepreneurs and creatives doing their own thing. […]
Mother Florence Holmes
In every community, there is always someone in the neighborhood that we call Mother outside of our own mother. This person is loving, kind, sweet, and has no filter. This person speaks the truth and when not around, everyone looks for her. Well, I’m here to talk about one Mother in the Community, Ms. Florence […]
LSC After Dark: Sexy Science
February is known for being a month full of love, thanks to Valentine’s Day, and Liberty Science Center is taking that to the next level. On February 16th, join us for the next LSC After Dark event: Sexy Science! From 6PM to 10PM, guests 21+ will be exposed to everything related to love. At LSC After Dark, you’ll learn […]
The HeARTist: Sen$ei
Sen$ei is a shadowboxing introspective triple threat artist who knows how to rap, produce, and engineer. Born and raised in Jersey City, a motivated road trip to a hip-hop festival in Texas inspired the New Jersey native to pursue a career in music. I got an opportunity to sit down with Sen$ei and talk about […]
Jersey City Weekly Happy Hour Specials: 2/13/17-2/19/17
Want more? Check us out at haveanight.com and follow us @haveanight_jc! Monday – February 13th Galentine’s Day @ Left Bank Burger Bar Left Bank is celebrating Galentine’s Day by offering 1/2 Price drinks for ladies all day long. Now that’s how you start a week! Tuesday – February 14th Complete Valentine’s Day Restaurant & Bar Guide Still […]
Top 5 Beauty Gifts for Valentine’s Day
It’s February and love is in the hair, or is it air? In my world, it all kinda runs together. What I love the most about February is the opportunity we have to remind each other how much we do love one another. With the current political climate, what a better time than now to […]
Professional Restoration in Jersey City
I met Peter and Julie a little over a year ago at a local fundraiser. Peter is one of the founders of Professional Restoration, a company that specializes in remediation, restoration, and reconstruction of homes or businesses that have suffered from various misfortunes like a fire, flood, natural disaster, etc. I can’t even begin to […]
JC Getaways: Archery Tag in Staten Island, NY
Many people consider Staten Island to be “The Forgotten Borough”. 95% of the time I go to Staten Island is because you HAVE to set foot in it to get to the Verrazano Bridge to get to Brooklyn. So believe me when I say I never thought I would go there more than three times […]
Where to Share Drinks this Valentine’s Day
photo credit to Ethan Covey Photography What better way to spend your Valentine’s Day than at some of the most romantic and sharable joints that Jersey City has to offer? Cozy up to bae at a spot that’s equal parts sweet and sexy from a dinner spot, to wine bar, to a cocktail den with […]
Things to Do for Valentine’s Day Weekend in Jersey City
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and you don’t want to wait until the last minute to make plans! Here are some things happening in the area that we hope spark some interest this Valentine’s Day. Saturday 1. Valentine’s Dessert Tour in Downtown Jersey City February 11 @ 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM Cocoa […]
Stylish Peep: Astrid Martinez
The next stylish peep on ChicpeaJC is Astrid Martinez, a twenty year old badass with blue hair. When I met her, I could not help but ask how she maintains that vibrant blue. It takes a lot of care and technique, that is for sure, and that’s something that I could never do. I’m definitely […]
Top 9 Things to Do This Weekend in Jersey City
Whether you care for Valentine’s Day or just want to hang out for the weekend, we have a selection of events just for you! From performances to drinks, we hope you find something you love this weekend. Can’t find any events you’re interested in, or want to find events for the rest of the week? Our Event Calendar […]
Dominique Bariso of Jersey City Chiropractic and Acupuncture
I met Dominique Bariso at a professional networking group a few months ago in Hoboken. We all met around 7 AM at a local diner and all the professionals/entrepreneurs had to introduce themselves. I’m a morning person, but I am not used to actually talking to anyone at that time. Dominique stood up and spoke […]
Top Places for Valentine’s Day Goodies in Jersey City
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and we have two words for you: “sweets” and “flowers.” Of course, you can always stop by a Duane Reade for a box of Russell Stover chocolates, but there are some other options that take it the extra mile. Here are a few of our favorites you should […]
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