Finally! Warm weather is here and Jersey City is sprouting with an abundance of family friendly activities that range from farmers markets to concerts. Here is what you need to know! 1. Van Vorst Park 257-287 Montgomery St Van Vorst Park is a magical place in the summer. Located in Historic Downtown, its landscape is […]
Movies in the Park is back!
Movies in the Park is back in Jersey City for the summer! Movies in the Park is a series of free outdoor movies at parks throughout Jersey City. All showtimes are around sunset, and dates can change in the case of bad weather. You can find updates on the Jersey City Cultural Affairs Facebook page. […]
5 Food + Drink Spots to Try this Weekend
Looking for a new place to visit this weekend to get out of the same ol’ routine? Have friends coming over and want to impress them with Jersey City’s local food and drink? Here’s some ideas for this weekend! Central Bistro 403 Central Ave View this post on Instagram A post shared by Central Bistro […]
The Real Estate Disruptor
On June 14th, head over to Kearny Point for The Real Estate Disruptor! Join a group of influencers as they reveal insider secrets on how to build a profit-driven brand guaranteed to maximize your leads, multiply your wealth, and generate media coverage. Location and Time June 14 @ 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM Kearny Point, […]
Top 14 Things to Do in Jersey City this Weekend
Find something fun to do in the area this weekend! Featured Events The Real Estate Disruptor June 14 @ 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM Kearny Point, 78 John Miller Way, Kearny, NJ Join a group of influencers as they reveal insider secrets on how to build a profit-driven brand guaranteed to maximize your leads, multiply […]
A Quick Lunch Trip to White Mana
Everyone loves a good simple burger. As much as I enjoy my fancy burgers, there’s nothing better than lettuce, tomato, pickles and a perfectly cooked patty on a soft bun. A few weeks ago, I needed my burger fix. After trying to find parking near Grove, I stopped cursing and headed out of Jersey City. […]
A Conversation with Chris Gadsden and Pam Johnson
A few weeks ago while on a family trip to Israel, I was sitting at our Passover dinner and my phone started blowing up with Instagram notifications. DMs, tags, comments from people about a post that was taken down by Chris Gadsden. Chris had posted on his Instagram and Facebook about a rumor that Holland […]
Culturally Diverse Events in Jersey City, by Priya Neil
Every year, large, celebratory events occur across Jersey City. While most of us can probably identify the more well-known ones such as the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, there are others which do not even appear in most of our radars. Although the “Brown” community of Jersey City is with no doubt, a majority of our […]
Your 2019 Father’s Day Gift Guide
Father’s Day is quickly approaching. Shop for the dads in your life at some local shops! Virile 510 Jersey Ave View this post on Instagram A post shared by Virile Heart & Heritage (@virile) Virile offers great grooming services, including a Father & Son package! You can contact them for pricing – it starts at […]
Jersey City Weekly Happy Hour Specials: 6/10/19 –6/16/19
Check out some local spots for happy hour and plan out your week! Monday – June 10 Light Rail Cafe Kick off the week with $2 off draft beers and $5 margaritas. Tuesday – June 11 Saku Hoboken Head over to Saku Hoboken for tasty sushi and a selection of wine, beer, cocktails, and sake. […]
Students Demand Action Calls You to Action!
You know there’s a problem when leaders act like children and children act like leaders. Students Demand Action (SDA) is a national organization of high school students wanting their community to be safer without gun violence. There’s also Moms Demand Action for mothers who are concerned for their children to be safe. There are different […]
Jersey City Awarded $2 Million for New Electric Garbage Trucks to Improve Air Quality
Mayor Fulop just announced that Jersey City has been awarded more than $2 million by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to purchase five new electric garbage trucks. The new clean energy trucks will be the first of its kind in Jersey City, and are the latest addition to the City’s energy efficient municipal […]
Types of Cannabinoids Found in Full Spectrum CBD Products
The cat is out of the bag when it comes to CBD. It’s pretty much everywhere you go, so accessible you can find it at some gas stations. But quality over quantity. It’s super important to educate yourself before purchasing a random CBD product. That is why I teamed up with the best in the […]
Henry Snyder Track Team Heads To Nationals on June 13th
Both Henry Snyder’s boys and girls track teams have qualified to attend the New Balance Nationals in Greensboro, North Carolina from June 13th to June 16th. The boys in the 1600m Sprint Medley and the 800m Sprint Medley, and the girls in the 4x200m, long jump, discuss and javelin. Their hard work has paid off […]
Jersey City Pools & Sprinklers Now Open!
Mayor Fulop and the Department of Recreation recently announced that pools and sprinklers in Jersey City are now open for the season! Find the full list below or on the City’s site. Pools Lafayette Aquatics Center (303 Van Horne Street) May 25 – June 21 Monday – Friday: 7am – 12pm & 4pm – 6:30pm […]
6 Ways You Can Save the Ocean and its Wildlife
It’s World Oceans Day on June 8th, and I’m sure we’ve all seen the countless videos of literal tons of plastic floating in our oceans and the animals who’ve been found with plastic around their bodies or inside their stomachs. Celebrate World Oceans Day with these tips to keep our oceans from getting worse. It’s […]
Your JC Summer Camp Guide 2019
Summer is quickly approaching, which is an exciting time for kids. But for working parents, summer is anything but a vacation. With the absence of childcare and discretionary income, some find this aspect incredibly distressing. I’m here to tell you not to stress! Jersey City has the solution to your problem: Summer Camp! I know […]
Top 8 News Headlines of the Week in Jersey City
Catch up with some news of the week! 3 teens win Teen Mentoring Literacy Contest at Lincoln High School It was announced on June 5th that Carina McClean, Atanasha Thomas, and Jasmine Glean won the Teen Mentoring Literacy Contest by Carepoint Health. Students were asked to write about life experiences and how they were influenced […]
Top Pride Events Outside of Jersey City
It’s Pride Month! While Jersey City celebrates Pride in August, here are some events going on in New Jersey and New York this month to celebrate Pride Month. Hudson Pride Center offers many weekly and monthly community events and group meetings for local LGBTQIA+ individuals looking for a safe space. You could always look through […]
JC Cribs: 323 7th Street
Climb the stairway to seventh-street-heaven in this top-to-bottom show-stopper, single family home in gorgeous Hamilton Park. From the 7.5″ European oak floors all the way up to the mezzanine roof deck, this new construction with 4 bedrooms, 3 full and 2 half bath, over 2,000sq ft home offers a versatile layout, ample outdoor space, and manhattan-level, […]
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