written by Amanda Prior For most of us, Covid-19 has leveled our relationship with the world and those around us. For many, it has highlighted the previously imperceptible (ignored) actions by the people in our lives who are essential to maintaining public hygiene and wellbeing. As a result of this, those of us who live […]
Jersey City Introduces Local Relief Program
Following Mayor Steven Fulop’s announcement that he will introduce an ordinance with the Jersey City Municipal Council to freeze rent increases within rent controlled buildings, Mayor Fulop is unveiling a program of local grants to support small businesses that are facing financial hardships due to the current Covid-19 crisis. The small business grant program will […]
Local and international COVID-19 updates – April 2, 2020
Local Jersey City currently has 841 cases. You can track cases, deaths, and other stats through their dashboard: https://public.tableau.com/profile/jersey.city#!/vizhome/COVID-19CasesinJerseyCity/COVID-CasesinJerseyCity New Jersey has received an additional 3,489 positive test results. This brings the statewide total to 25, 590. There are 182 additional deaths, bringing the statewide total to 537. View this post on Instagram A post […]
Resources for immigrants during the current pandemic
Updated April 2, 2020 at 12:45 PM – Techqueria, a 501c3 nonprofit that serves the largest community of Latinx in Tech, recently launched a fund to support undocumented members who are negatively impacted by COVID-19 since they are being left out of most initiatives, legislation (like the trillion-dollar stimulus plan) and support systems. They are […]
Local and international COVID-19 updates – April 1, 2020
Don’t forget to fill out the 2020 Census, now available until August 14, on https://my2020census.gov/. Local New Jersey has reported 3,649 new positive cases, bringing the state total to 22,255. These numbers may include results from tests administered 7-12 days ago. An increase is expected in the coming weeks. 91 fatalities have been reported, bringing […]
Raising money for the Castano family
On Monday, March 30, Hector Castano unfortunately passed away. Family friends have put together a GoFundMe page to help the family cover necessary expenses. The family is born and raised in Guttenberg, and daughter Melissa is a Jersey City NICU nurse. As she prepares to continue working, her friends would like to provide some comfort […]
3 ways to enhance your morning routine at home
Now that we’re spending more time than ever in our homes, our morning routines have been a little altered. You may be starting your days later than usual or simply looking for something to do day in and day out. Whatever challenges you’re facing, starting your day off right is essential to being productive while […]
Local and international COVID-19 updates – March 31, 2020
Local Jersey City now has 820 positive cases and 6 fatalities. The percentage of positive tests has decreased over the past three days. facilitate + help the front line workers. Call the number to schedule 3) We are seeing a decrease in positives day over day from our testing sites. This is a good trend […]
Financial assistance for businesses and employees
If you are a small business owner or if you’ve been temporarily laid off as a result of a closing business, here are some grants and loans available to help. NJEDA’s Small Business Emergency Assistance Grant Program The NJEDA recently created this grant program for small and medium-sized businesses. This program would provide up to […]
Ani Ramen Relaunching As Non-Profit Restaurant
Local favorite ramen chain Ani Ramen House has announced that they are relaunching as a non-profit restaurant as of April 24th to help feed those in need and to provide a paycheck to their employees. As a way to give back to the community and remain open as a takeout restaurant, they will be reopening […]
Local and international COVID-19 updates – March 30, 2020
Continue to practice social distancing when you go outside, and try to stay home as often as possible. The absolute number one weapon at our disposal is STAYING AT HOME. Practice social distancing. Period. — Governor Phil Murphy (@GovMurphy) March 30, 2020 Local New Jersey currently has an additional 3,347 cases. The statewide total is […]
Letters from the Hoboken Fire Department
The following pieces are anonymous letters from the Hoboken Fire Department regarding issues within the city, specifically with receiving helpful information and being put at risk. We write to you during this difficult and surreal time that we all find ourselves in. This global pandemic is, as we should, hopefully, all know by now, a […]
Tips for online learning for high school + college students
For many, online learning is now going to become the new normal as schools close and move toward home/online instruction. This might be ideal for some students who prefer working independently and perform better when working at their own pace. For other students, especially for those who enjoy collaborative environments and perform better in a […]
ReciPEAS: Mom’s Easy Couscous
Hello everyone, welcome to our third edition of “ReciPEAS” where I share some easy-to-do at home recipes that I swear by. My mother is my biggest influence when it comes to cooking, all these recipes I am sharing are basically from her arsenal. My father is Moroccan an my mother is Russian, so she was forced […]
15 tweets to entertain you while we’re all stuck at home
The Internet is thriving while most of us are home with time on our hands and nowhere to go. Laugh with us! 1. Outside who? We don’t know her. I remember my mama used say “outside ain’t going nowhere” now look at outside? Gone. — Ca$hly Banks (@TypicalLowLife) March 26, 2020 2. Email greetings haven’t […]
The COVID-19 “Cocktail”
My friend and I met for some casual drinks and snacks at a downtown JC restaurant on March 7 and discussed our upcoming weekend trip to Austin, TX that was supposed to happen that following week. On Tuesday, March 10, I started to feel a little bit of a scratchy sensation in my throat. I […]
6 ways to prioritize self-care
Amy Rutledge is a certified Meditation Instructor from the Nalanda Institute of Contemplative Sciences in NYC. She teaches in the corporate setting at various companies, virtual group classes, private 1:1 virtual sessions, children’s meditation, and In-person classes and workshops. She teaches a variety of meditation types including Mindfulness, Loving-kindness, Creative Visualization, Sound Meditation using Tibetan […]
Local and international COVID-19 updates – March 27, 2020
Local New Jersey has 1,982 new positive tests, bring the state total to 8,825. 27 more deaths are reported, bringing the total to 108. Hudson County currently has 594 positive test results. Jersey City councilman Rolando Lavarro has tested positive for COVID-19. Councilman Michael Yun is currently awaiting his results. Three ICE inmates held at […]
Doña Lila: Her Secrets to Living a Long, Happy Life
Jersey City is a fast-paced place. Any person that is even remotely familiar with this place will agree that the all day and all night, Jersey City people are going full speed. High-rise buildings pop up everywhere within weeks, police cars are always zooming up and down the streets with their sirens wailing and there’s […]
Local spots offering cocktails, wine, and beer to-go
If you need a little pick-me-up, these local shops and restaurants are offering drinks to-go! If you own or know of a business that is offering drinks to-go, let us know and we’ll add them in! Email editor@chicpeajc.com. Harry’s Daughter 339 Communipaw Ave, Jersey City View this post on Instagram A post shared by Harry's […]
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