Can you believe it? 2020 is almost over? This has been a painful year and trying year to say the least. But that doesn’t mean that people aren’t experiencing happiness, joy and growth. I asked my followers to share their best moments of 2020, aand was just so emotional reading everyone’s responses. So many new […]
MTV Host: Kevan Kenney
I grew up watching MTV and dreaming that one day I would host TRL or at the bare minimum be on a season of The Real World. Well that did not happen! But it’s ok cause I get to blog about cool shit and post videos on social media, almost the same?! When I found […]
Cribs of JC – Devon Levesque
A few weeks ago we featured our interview with Devon Levesque, a JC local and fitness entrepreneur. Since then he successfully completed his 26.2 Mile bear crawl and it was EPIC. We are so proud to call Devon a friend and can’t wait to see what the future has in store for him. View this […]
An Interview With Devon Levesque
A little over 6 years ago, a handsome and very fit man “slid” in my DM’s asking to meet with me to potentially collaborate on an event for the restaurant he was managing at the time in Jersey City. We met a few days later and I remember thinking to myself, this guy is going […]
Business Coaches: Nick and Stephanie Nwoke
The best thing about this job is getting to hear people’s inspiring stories of how they found their life’s purpose and how they are living their dreams. I truly believe each person was put on this earth for a specific reason and I was put on this earth to tell the stories of those who […]
Financial Planning: Eagle Grove Advisors
They say stick to what you’re good at and hire people to do the rest…. I am really good at ideas, business and anything on the creative side of things. But when it comes to finances? taxes? budgets? math? I am absolutely a mess. Eric Gabor is a financial planner and advisor and has helped […]
Kool & The Gang Robert “Kool” Bell
We recently learned of the heartbreaking news of the passing of Ronald Bell. We would like to dedicate this blog post in his memory. ROBERT “KOOL” BELL Robert “Kool” Bell is one of the founding members of the legendary Pop/R&B group Kool & the Gang, the seven-time Grammy award-winners who also earned many American Music […]
Babes of Jersey City – August
Wow! Where did summer go?! Today we celebrate the last day of August with our next batch of local babes! Want to nominate a local hottie? Email info@chicpeajc.com Jonathan Tineo – @tineo After spending most of his life in North Bergen, NJ. Jonathan Tineo opted for a big-city life with the small-town community feel of […]
Mark “Top Shelf Premium” & “Vintage on First”
My love of vintage goes back to my teenage years; when I was around 16 years old I found a vintage leather long coat with a fur trim, straight out of a 70s Disco Movie, it was my size. I bought it and wore it to my very conservative Jewish High School and everyone made […]
Artist Spotlight: “MALC” Quarantine Edition
On a normal hot day in August, I sat down to down to do an interview an interview with young hip-hop artist by the name of Malc. This interview was anything but normal. As we sat six feet apart with mask covered faces, we were able to push past the peculiar but necessary precautions to […]
Dru Chainzzz
“Artist bringing to light both the gold around your neck and more importantly the gold with your heart” There are few people in this world that carry such a light within them that whenever they enter a room that light engulphs the whole space. Dru-Chainz is this person. I’ve met him a bunch of times […]
30 Black influencers you should follow on Instagram
Amplify Black voices and support Black artists, always. From designers to foodies, here are 30 Black influencers to follow on Instagram to add talent and taste to your feed. Arts + Creative The Creative Collective The Creative Collective NYC is a curated space for creatives of color. View this post on Instagram A post shared […]
“Dream But Don’t Sleep”
One of my favorite things about living in Jersey City is being part of a vast creative community, a family of incredibly talented people who all support each other. It’s pretty amazing. When the pandemic locked us in, and closed down our small businesses, the creative community was at a loss. Arts & culture is […]
Courtney “The Titan” Roselle
A few months before lock-down I was supposed to meet up with fitness queen Courtney Roselle and then got an email from her saying she had to push back because of a “secret” project. I knew right away something dope was happening for her so I let this one slide (j/k)- and then COVID happened […]
Artist Spotlight: Nikko Semaj: Quarantine Edition
In a time of such uncertainty, sadness, sickness and racism, it’s natural to feel lost and hopeless. In my seek for joy and SEVERAL mental vacations, I reconnected with my love of music and writing about emerging artists. In this series, I want to put the spotlight on a few artists who have motivated me […]
JC Locals: Imani
Back in June, a few days after protests for the BLM movement had begun, we saw a video online of Jersey City local, Imani speaking to another protester preaching kindness, hope and love. Her words were so impactful and strong we had to reach out to speak to her. Imani is a Jersey City native, […]
Ward A Councilwoman Denise Ridley
A few months ago we had the pleasure of joining Councilwoman Denise Ridley on a food tour of Ward A. We also got to sit down with her to hear her story at Jerkin Chicken. Follow her on Instagram
Babes of JC- July 2020
Happy July fam! Meet the babes of Jersey City. This month we are featuring Black residents and creatives in the community! Meet Allison @defcon_glitter Allie is a city hopper that landed in Jersey City in 2013. She ended up loving it so much that she decided to stay. She is mom to 6 year old […]
Nevin Perkins- Activist & Founder of Black Men United
I first heard about Nevin Perkins, a Jersey City activist and founder of Black Men United, after an incident which was caught on tape that involved six officers responding to a street fight on Bostwick ave. The officers tried to disperse the people gathered in the streets and then someone had reached for an officer’s […]
Babes of Jersey City – Essential Workers pt 2
A little over a month ago you guys nominated local babes who are essential workers and have been working so hard to protect us during the Coronavirus lockdown. Check them out! George Barnes – @dysphagiadude George has lived in Jersey City for 5 years with his wife, son, and Cockapoo. He has moved all over […]
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