August is the hottest month of the year and we wanted to turn things up a notch, so we’re bringing you a Mega Babes of Jersey City. Here are 18 local hotties that will help us end the summer on a hot note. Check them out! Taylor Green – @greeenmachine Pittsburgh native and Temple alum […]
Top 6 Headlines of the Week in Jersey City
Here are some headlines and stories from the past week! It’s Pumpkin Spice season again at Starbucks Go nuts and get yourself a PSL. You know you want to. They even have Pumpkin Spice Cold Brew. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Starbucks (@starbucks) Jersey City Reopens Waitlist for Affordable Housing Options […]
Top Things to Do in Jersey City this Weekend
Summer is quickly coming to an end. Check out these events in the area to enjoy the summer before it’s over! Thursday 3rd Annual Lutze Rescue Weekend August 29 – August 31 The Lutze, 3 2nd St Stop by The Lutze all weekend for some dog-related fun! August 29th starting at 4PM is Tito’s Takeover […]
Kamala Khan – Jersey City’s own Marvel Character
The Marvel Universe is one of the largest comic book universes out there with some of the most iconic characters – the X-Men, Captain America, the Hulk, Thor, the list goes on. Back in 2013, Marvel Comics announced that Kamala Khan would take over the Ms. Marvel series, and her story starts right here in […]
8 New Food + Drink Spots in Jersey City
Looking for something new? Here are food + drink spots open now or expected to open soon! Open Now La Dolce Vita 398 Central Ave https://www.instagram.com/p/B1l-jk0HmLY/ La Dolce Vita recently had their soft opening in the Heights! They serve delicious Italian food with menu items from imported cheeses to steak entrees. 512 Quantum Sound 512 […]
Back to School Networking Event for Young Entrepreneurs
Are you between the ages of 14 – 21 and looking to network with other young entrepreneurs? Are you a creative mind hoping to get into digital media? Well, in honor of the school year starting up soon, Youth in JC is back with another Youth Networking event on August 29th! From 5 PM to […]
Get to Know the ChicpeaJC Team
Note from Lynn: When I started ChicpeaJC I never thought in a million years that one day I would have a team of people who make my visions come to life. I can’t do anything without these awesome people and I am so thankful that they are part of this journey. They all deserve a […]
Jersey City Arts Council’s 2nd Annual JC Arts Awards
The Jersey City Arts Council (JCAC) is inviting the community to submit nominations for the 2019 JCAC Arts Awards! Individual artists, collectives, or organizations can be nominated. All nominees who live or work in Jersey City, and demonstrate excellence and impact in their field, will be considered. Categories include: Public Art, Performing Arts, Visual Art, […]
The Nanny Diaries Jersey City: It’s Time for a Raise
Asking for money in any type of work setting is not an easy task to do. It can become nerve-wracking trying to convince your employer why you believe you deserve more, financially. As a nanny, asking for money may seem difficult because it is not your average nine to five, corporate job and the idea […]
Asbury Park: Parlor Gallery
Asbury Park is Jersey City down the shore with many similarities, tons of cute boutiques, restaurants, and street art. As you know, we’re big fans of the art community in Jersey City so we wanted to explore the same in Asbury. When you go to Asbury Park, you see a lot of art from Jersey […]
Introducing Match Me Chicpea
This month, we are launching Match Me Chicpea, where we’ll be matching local singles on blind dates. For our inaugural event, we collaborated with NYC Cycleboats and brought together 12 singles on a boat – it was awesome! Starting at 7PM, our host NYC CycleBoats provided a unique way to get some exercise and enjoy […]
10 Instagrammable Restaurants and Cafes in Jersey City
Whenever I am travelling, or even going to NYC, I always do my research for the most “Instagrammable” places. But why should I have to leave my hometown just to take a nice picture? So, I went out to ten different restaurants and cafes all across Jersey City with super cool decor (aka lots of […]
Sex and Jersey City, The Podcast – Episode 6: “I Kissed A Girl and I Liked It…”
Special guest Whitney joins us for a special episode where we discuss LGBTQ dating in Jersey City and what goes on in the Lesbian dating world. You can listen to all our episodes on Soundcloud and Spotify! (Coming soon to iTunes)
Top Things to Do in Jersey City this Weekend
Enjoy the summer before it’s over! Here are some events to get your started on your weekend planning. Thursday Berry Lane Park Concert Series August 22 @ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Berry Lane Park, 1000 Garfield Ave Enjoy a performance by JChosen, who defines their style as R&B, hip hop, and pop. Event Details […]
Jersey City Moves Forward on Construction for Skate Park at Berry Lane Park
Mayor Fulop and the Jersey City Redevelopment Agency announced the scheduled start of construction on the Berry Lane Skate Park, funded by the Tony Hawk Foundation. It’s scheduled to break ground this fall! The skate park will be the largest in Jersey City at nearly 12,000 square feet, and will be the first poured-in-place concrete […]
Content Creators Academy Music Videos
This past semester, we were lucky to partner with some local musicians on a project for our students at Content Creators Academy Jersey City. Students worked in groups to produce music videos for upcoming songs from the local artists—they wrote the scripts, made storyboards, scouted locations, set shooting schedules, and then shot, directed, and edited […]
Pop Up Jackson Hill looking for vendors
If you’re a Jersey City business looking for a free vendor space, Pop Up Jackson Hill in Bergen-Lafayette is accepting applications! What is Pop Up Jackson Hill? What can I expect as a business owner? Pop Up Jackson Hill is an innovative approach to increasing small business presence in Jersey City. Spaces in Pop Up […]
Preparing for the 9th annual All About Downtown Street Fair
It’s that time of year! We’re a month away from the 9th annual All About Downtown Street Fair and ChicpeaJC is taking over the HDSID Instagram and Facebook leading up to the big day on September 21st. Last year, we took over the HDSID Instagram and Facebook from August 15th to September 15th to countdown […]
Like Us – A Film About Bullying Awareness and Prevention
The Family School Association (FSA) of The Ethical Community Charter School and the FSA Performing Arts Program, together with THISLEARNING, have recently announced that their live-action short film LIKE US has been accepted into the Golden Door International Film Festival! LIKE US will be screening at the Loew’s Jersey Theatre as part of the Golden Door International […]
Artist Spotlight: Reyhan Lalaoui
Jersey City native Reyhan Lalaoui finished high school at 14 and became the youngest valedictorian in Hudson County Community College history by 16. This year, at only 18, she graduated from Saint Peter’s University with a Communications degree. But Reyhan’s biggest accomplishment? Her web series, Suicide Spenders, which she wrote, directed, edited, produced and stars […]
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