It’s August in Jersey City which means two things: It’s hot! And it’s time for JC Pride! With a new location for the big day, this month will mark the festival’s 15th year in celebrating the LGBT community and its allies. I met with Eduardo Baez, the co-producer and co-host of the festival, who sported […]
Your Guide to Pride!
Here’s your go-to guide for this year’s Jersey City LGBT Pride Festival 2015 events: County Pride Flag Raising Thursday, August 20, 2015 5:00 – 5:30 PM Brennan Courthouse City Pride Flag Raising Friday, August 21, 2015 2:30 – 3:00 PM Pride Festival Press Conference 3:00 – 3:30 PM Jersey City City Hall New York Liberty Basketball Game—Pride […]
Liberty Physical Therapy
Liberty Physical Therapy is a state-of-the-art facility offering Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapy services in downtown Jersey City. Chitra, the owner and physical therapist started her practice a few years ago from a tiny space and has now expanded and completely revamped her office along with her husband Deepak. They recently invited me over for […]
Jersey City Puerto Rican Festival, Part Two
If you missed any of the Puerto Rican festivities this weekend, you definitely missed a party. I stopped by Exchange Place this past Saturday to see what would be in store. I went in search of one of my favorite Puerto Rican dishes, Pernil! All I can say is wow! It […]
PASS THE ROC
A few weeks ago, Nikki Walker a fierce Jersey City PR chick emailed me about her client Jarrod Greene, CEO of PASS THE ROC a clothing brand that started in Jersey City many years ago. She told me about a big event they are throwing for the community which is happening this Saturday, August 22nd […]
Jersey City Police Department Gets New Body Cams
We here at CHICpeaJC are total tech geeks and when we got the scoop from city hall that our police would be getting police cams we had to share the news! Jersey City is on the high road to setting the bar on safety and diversity in the nation and it’s not going to stop! We […]
The New Mom’s Guide to Jersey City
I remember the day perfectly. It was a particularly warm afternoon in July when I loaded up a van with all my worldly possessions, an eight-month old baby, books to study for the bar (but that’s a story for another day) and drove through the Holland Tunnel connecting New York City to New Jersey. We […]
Festive Weekend Recap
Written by ChicpeaJC and Yuvraj This week I am supposed to be on “vacation”. My whole immediate family is here visiting from Israel so I am taking as much time as possible to spend time with them. That being said, as much as I love hanging with the fam, there were a few things I […]
Health Challenge Week 3
ChicpeaJC Health Challenge, Week 3: This week was a challenging one. My family is in town from Israel, and planning meals has been impossible. That being said, it’s all about baby steps. I did my best to choose the healthiest options and at least keep up with all my workouts. The thing is this journey […]
Aiko Kahn
A few years ago, when I was about 8 months pregnant, I walked into a local hair salon after about a year of not cutting my hair and sat in Aiko’s chair to get ready for the big day. Since then my hair and Aiko have been inseparable. Aiko eventually left the salon to work […]
Arlington Park Farmers Market
I have a new routine every Saturday morning. I get up and make a green juice, go for a run at Liberty State Park, then bike on over to Arlington Park Farmers Market and buy as much fresh meat and produce as I can fit in my backpack. OK fine, only that last bit is […]
Top Five Things to do in Jersey City this Weekend
I usually say that the weekends are going to be crazy, but I’ve just now realized that’s been an understatement this entire time. This weekend is literally packed full of cultural celebrations and festivals, and music and definitely plenty of food! Friday Puerto Rican Heritage Festival & Parade 2015 August 14th – 16th Various times […]
Giselle
A little over a year ago, at a local block party, I heard an angelic voice, the voice of an opera singer. It was Giselle. When I first laid eyes on her it was literally love at first sight. She is one of the prettiest and most talented people I have ever seen. At first […]
National Immunization Awareness Month
The month of August basically means that school is out and kids are playing everywhere. We’ve got nice weather, lots of sun and probably some rain which is probably the perfect time for dormant diseases to get cozy for the school season. Immunization is important for all of us, especially our children. With school right […]
Perennial Reel- Prisms/Deserts + Blue Dress
Looking for some summer jams to soundtrack your day at Liberty State Park? Maybe, something to accompany you on a bike ride down by the waterfront? Look no further than super chill indie outfit Perennial Reel. This three-piece hailing from The Heights burst onto the New Jersey scene back in 2013 with their debut full […]
The Brunswick School
A few months ago, while visiting the Brunswick Center, I got a peek into the Brunswick school. A new preschool for children starting from the age of 6 months old to kindergarteners. My first reaction when I saw the space was “wow”… no joke, as a mom of a toddler I’ve visited MANY pre-schools in […]
Pup Park Spotlight: Van Vorst Park
Ask any dog owner in town, and they’ll tell you: Jersey City is crazy dog-friendly. As one myself, I’ve definitely noticed how easy it is to have (that is, entertain) a pooch here. Without a doubt, the fantastic dog parks are some of the prime reasons why. So begins a monthly series highlighting each and […]
ChicpeaJC’s Health Challenge Week 2
Last week I kicked off my 60 day health challenge with coach Kristin from IronPlate Studios! Kristin and I came up with a plan for the week, she made me schedule appointments with myself to workout and I stuck to them! Workouts Completed: Two Krank System Workouts Jivamukti Class: Kristin dragged me to try out […]
Top Eight Things to Do In Jersey City
We’ve finally made it to that time of week where we can push away from our desks and other work and go, “TGIF.” However, we understand that sitting on the couch and eating a bag of chips may not be everyone’s preference of how to spend their weekend (no, there is nothing wrong with that). […]
Pearl: The Assassin
Months ago I started following on social media Dana Patton, a local mover and shaker who is also a mom to a toddler the same age as my mini-chicpea. One day she reached out and told me about an indie-film her and her husband wrote, produced, edited and starred in. I read the synopsis…. “Consumed […]
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