On Monday June 22nd, all personal care shops re-opened in New Jersey. As soon as the announcement was made, my bestie Anatalie who owns The Hair Room JC sent me a text and asked, “Want to be my first customer at my new location?” “Fuck yes,” I said. I’ve been alongside Anatalie’s entrepreneurship journey since […]
6 Black-owned skincare businesses in Jersey City
Take care of your skin while supporting local businesses! Here are some great Black-owned businesses for all your skin care needs, from masks and facials to body butters and oils. Pholk Beauty View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pholk (@pholkbeauty) Pholk Beauty offers vegan and affordable skincare products including their Teatox mask […]
Hector Oseguera – Progressive Candidate for Congress NJ 08
Times are crazy right now between COVID-19 and the world fighting against racial injustices, and let’s not forget those murder hornets. It’s clear that changes HAVE to be made right now, and aside from standing up and protesting, our civic duty is to vote. If we want to bring about real change, we need people […]
Reopening of Personal Care Shops in Jersey City- A Guide
My name is Lynn and I am extremely high-maintenance. I came to this conclusion two weeks into the quarantine when my acrylic nails started growing out, my grey hairs emerged to reveal my true age, my eye-brows developed their own identity and so did my bikini line. There’s more but I will leave that here. […]
Hudson Montessori School’s Virtual Museum
Every year, Hudson Montessori School puts together a Social Studies Fair to celebrate the yearly school theme and showcase projects completed by the students. This year, the annual Social Studies Fair is virtual! At the beginning of the 2019-2020 school year, Hudson Montessori School celebrated the kick-off of their theme: Art, Architecture, and Archeology. As […]
Mayor Fulop Announces Citywide De-escalation Training for all Jersey City Police Officers
Mayor Fulop Announces Citywide De-escalation Training for all Jersey City Police Officers Tactical and Communication Techniques to ensure more Positive Outcomes from Stressful and Challenging Police Encounters JERSEY CITY – Mayor Steven M. Fulop and Public Safety Director James Shea announce the implementation of de-escalation training for all police officers on the Jersey City Police […]
Historic Landmark Loew’s Theatre to FINALLY Move Forward with Renovation
City of Jersey City & Friends of Loew’s Community Group to Jointly Issue RFP for New Operator with International Reach; Ends Years of Litigation and Opens New Chapter for Journal Square Jersey City – Following decades of slow progress, Mayor Steven M. Fulop joins the Friends of Loew’s (FOL) to announce a new joint endeavor […]
10 Local Shops To buy Father’s Day Gifts
Treat your dad this weekend for Father’s Day! With stores slowly reopening, search through local shops as you pick up items perfect for the dads in your life. Decarlos Bespoke View this post on Instagram A post shared by DECARLOS (@decarlosbespoke) Have a stylish dad? Decarlos Bespoke offers ready-to-wear shirts, hats, scarves, trousers, and other […]
Central Ave. Call For Art 2020
Jersey City, NJ– The Central Avenue S.I.D. Management Corporation is again seeking creative proposals for public art installations within the Central Avenue shopping district. Selected artwork will be commissioned for installation late summer/ early fall and paid upon completion. The submission deadline is Friday, July 24th COVID-19 has affected the lives of many, but we […]
Nicolette Shapewear- Booty Lifting Jeans
I am short and curvy, and finding the right pair of jeans that fit has always been a huge challenge for me. I can’t really buy contemporary jeans as they definetly do not fit me right. Ladies, I know you get the struggle! A few months ago, the owner of Nicolette Shapewear a brand out […]
Help Freetown Road Project Stay Open
We had the pleasure of writing about Chef Claude over a year ago when he competed and won Food Network’s “Chopped” repping Jersey City. Chef is a JC native and opened his first spot in Journal Square. Freetown Road Project highlights the West Indian flavors of Antigua. Unfortunately they were forced to close down due […]
Your Guide To Outdoor Dining in Jersey City
Jersey City shut down on March 16th and our lives have changed forever. The Governor announced recently that restrictions would be lifted and that we would enter the next phase in re-opening the state. Now I must say that, although I am excited that things are moving towards normalcy, I am apprehensive. Is it all […]
Mayor Bhalla and Mayor Fulop Announce Pursuit of Combined Hoboken-Jersey City Bike Share Progra
JERSEY CITY – Hoboken Mayor Ravi S. Bhalla and Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop announced a partnership to pursue a combined bike share program for the Cities of Jersey City and Hoboken. Both cities have committed to selecting the same bike share company, will release a request for proposal (RFP) from interested companies, and are expected […]
Protests in the area – where to go and staying safe
Protests are continuously being organized to support the Black community and fight for change in the system. We’ve put together a list of the local protests going on for the rest of the week with information gathered through several Twitter threads and shared posts. You can also visit https://jerseyblacklivesmatter.carrd.co/#njprotests for a full list of NJ […]
10 local food spots to order takeout this week
As more restaurants reopen, there are a growing number of options for takeout! Here are spots to grab anything from a fulfilling seafood boil to a scoop of gelato. Lokal Lokal just announced that they will be re-opening this Friday for takeout. You can call Lokal to place an order for dishes and drinks to-go. […]
Virtual events to celebrate Pride month
Happy Pride Month! Celebrate Pride virtually this year with a lineup of events by Hudson Pride, NYC Pride, and other great Pride organizations in the area. Be sure to follow Hudson Pride and NYC Pride for any updates regarding local events. Criminal Queerness Festival June 9 – 29 National Queer Theater and Dixon Place are […]
Local activists + community groups to follow
Jersey City has a great number of passionate community members who have been sharing initiatives, rallies and protests, workshops, and more community-oriented activities. Below are a few of the local groups and individuals we’ve been keeping up with for updates and events. Black Men United View this post on Instagram A post shared by Build […]
Recent updates to New Jersey’s COVID-19 measures
As New Jersey continues to see the flattening of the curve in COVID-19 cases, each week has seen a new lift in measures. Here are all the updates we’ve seen in the past couple of months! Stay-at-home order has been lifted BREAKING: Today I’m signing an Executive Order LIFTING OUR STAY-AT-HOME ORDER. Please continue to […]
Jersey City Set to Launch Inner City Vertical Farming Program
Initiative to Focus on Food Deserts, Inequity with Food Access, and Education on Healthy Eating; Program is a Partnership with AeroFarms & World Economic Forum Jersey City – Mayor Steven M. Fulop announced this week that the City of Jersey City will be moving forward with the 1st in the nation municipal vertical farming program. […]
Local and national resources for women’s health care
In a time of uncertainty with measures still in place during the pandemic, it’s important to know what resources are out there for you when it comes to health care. If you find yourself in need of birth control, STI/STD screening, and other women’s health services, here are some local and national options to check […]
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