Treat yourself to a new piercing (or even a set of three)! We asked our readers for their favorite spots to get piercings in the area. Check them out! Did we miss your favorite piercing spot? Let us know! Jersey City Tattoo253 Newark Ave, Jersey City Hours: Wednesday through Saturday, 12PM to 9PM. Sunday, 1PM […]
Santa Paws is in Town! Where to Get Your Pet Photos with Santa in New Jersey
Santa is in town, and although there are numerous places to get photos with Santa, I have compiled a list that allows for you to bring your furry friends to experience the magic of Santa as well! After all, pets are a part of our family, and they too deserve to have their photos taken […]
10 festive pop-ups + experiences in Jersey City and New York this month
Looking for some festive fun this month? Here are 10 pop-ups and winter experiences to enjoy in Jersey City and New York City! Festive Food + Drink Miracle on MercerFranklin Social, 292 Barrow St, Jersey City Miracle on Mercer is Franklin Social’s holiday pop up, open through December 31. Enjoy festive cocktails and food in […]
Deck the Halls with the Youth Foundation of Jersey City
It’s always a great time to give back, especially during the holiday season to spread some extra love. On December 13, support a great cause when you join The Youth Foundation of Jersey City and York Street Project for their holiday dinner fundraiser. The Youth Foundation of Jersey City was created to elevate local youth […]
Supporting A Local Eatery This Holiday Season: Rincon De Mi Quisqueya in West New York
Like many, this past Thanksgiving week had me living in my stretchy pants. Holiday meals are a time to enjoy, indulge, and connect. Now more than ever families and friends are coming together to celebrate the holidays, not taking any time for granted after these past 20 months. As local restaurants and eateries have reopened […]
Upcoming Holiday Markets in New Jersey and New York
‘Tis, the season of gift-giving and spreading holiday cheer, and if you’re trying to do both, we suggest you visit a holiday market! I have put together a diverse list of the upcoming holiday markets in New Jersey and New York City to make your holiday planning a little easier and exciting. Holiday markets and […]
10 Jersey City businesses to support for your holiday shopping
With hundreds of small businesses within Jersey City, there are so many gems that fly under the radar that deserve more love. Here are 10 underrated and underrepresented businesses to support in Jersey City this weekend (and always)! Pholk Beauty A must for all things beauty and skin care, Pholk Beauty offers a wide range […]
Christmas Villages + Light Shows To Check Out This Holiday Season
Get into the holiday spirit! Have some festive fun with Christmas villages and light shows in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania this winter. Have a favorite light show or holiday experience we missed? Let us know! Magic of Lights PNC Bank Arts Center, Holmdel, NJ Open dates: November 19 to Jan 2 Drive-thru or […]
Reads to See You Through the Holidays
We say it every year, “I can’t believe the holidays are here.” Although it seems like we were just making it through the summer, once it the temperatures start dropping and the sun is setting around 4PM, we have the general desire to cocoon or hibernate. For many, finding ways around SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) […]
Snap Back by Hook & Reel restaurant coming to Jersey City
Press release Snap Back by Hook & Reel – a fast-casual version of the popular seafood concept Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood and Bar – has leased approximately 2,000 square feet at Twin City Shopping Center in Jersey City, becoming the latest dining tenant to join the retail mix at this Hudson County shopping destination. Commercial real estate services firm Levin Management Corporation (LMC) serves as exclusive […]
Why We Need More Millennial Volunteers
Most millennials are well into their professional careers. As we enter our 30s, there are some of us who haven’t started families, are not interested in it, and let alone aren’t even in happy, committed relationships. That just goes to say that we have more time than most, and because we grew up along with […]
Glamming the Warrior: Meet Warrior Krista
In September, Lash Gallery in Jersey City put together a Glamming the Warrior makeup giveaway in the New York City metro area. Cancer patients and survivors were asked to share their warrior stories as entries to the giveaway. The winner would be granted a full makeover including beauty sessions, personal styling, a massage, and a […]
Giving Back with Giving Digitized: November’s Toy & Coat Drive
In the spirit of the season, give back to the community through the end of the fall with Giving Digitized. From November 15 to December 15, Giving Digitized is hosting their November Toy and Coat Drive! Help provide coats to the community as the we reach winter and gift toys to children with the holiday […]
12 Jersey City spots to order catered meals for Thanksgiving
Want to sit back and relax this Thanksgiving? Order food from local food businesses! Here are great local spots offering meals for pickup. Ani Ramen Type of cuisine: Ramen Offering: Ramen, starters, bao buns Deadline: November 23 Website: https://www.aniramen.com/catering/ Harry’s Daughter Type of cuisine: Caribbean Offering: Turkey, sides, dessert Deadline: Thanksgiving Day (November 25), pickup […]
8 organizations to volunteer this month
‘Tis the season to give back! if you’re looking to donate your time and volunteer for some local organizations, here are eight great opportunities to check out this month. Liberty Humane Society While on-site volunteer activities have been suspended due to COVID-19, Liberty Humane Society is always looking for volunteers who are willing to foster […]
Jersey City Celeb Event Producer Yaz Quiles joins Design Competition Series
Tune in to HGTV & Discover+ this weekend: Celeb Event Producer Yaz Quiles joins NEW Design Competition Series, Table Wars with Martha Stewart & Tamera Mowry-Housley Press release Artistic visionary Yaz Quiles will battle it out with the nation’s most brilliant designers on Table Wars. The show is HGTV’s colorful new extreme tabletop and special […]
Adopt a Senior Pet Month
November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month! If you find yourself wanting to bring home a new addition to your family that won’t go to college, consider opening your hearts to an animal that is sporting a salt and pepper look to them. Senior pets often find themselves in shelters due to re-homing, financial stress, […]
Mayor Fulop Transforms Vacant Land into Brand New 1.5-Acre Public Park
Press release Mayor Steven Fulop joined the City Council, community members, and the Manhattan Building Company today to cut the ribbon on a brand new $2.5 million dollar public park filled with playgrounds, dog runs, greenery, artist works, and an amphitheater for community events. The newly constructed “Coles Park” was part of the negotiation terms […]
Best Winter Travel Destinations in the US
As the cold weather begins to set in, it’s time to start thinking about where to go for your winter vacation! Whether you’re in the mood for sunshine and sand or snow and ski slopes, the US has got something for everyone. This year international winter travel may still not be an option, but there […]
County Executive DeGise Kicks Off Vaccination Campaign for Kids Ages 5-11 on Wednesday, Distributing More than 30 Doses on Day One
Press release On Wednesday, the day after the FDA approved use of the COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine for children ages 5-11, Hudson County Executive Tom DeGise and the county’s Vaccine Task Force began distribution of the shot at the Hudson County Vaccine Distribution Center at the U.S.S. Juneau building in Kearny. The Center was open from […]