JCFamilies would like to share with all CHICpeaJC followers the JC Education Guide 2015- 2016. Parents are often overwhelmed by the complexity of the education placement process and JCFamilies put a guide together that provides some information about different types of schools together with a list of some schools, daycares and activity centers options in Jersey City and surrounding neighborhoods. http://jcfamilies.com/jc-education-guide-2015-16/
Women’s History Month Kickoff
Last night at City Hall was the Women of Action Awards Ceremony kicking off Women’s History Month in Jersey City. I was at home hanging out with Mini-chicpea, making dinner, and putting the finishing touches on a blog post when I realized I was missing the ceremony which started at 6pm. As soon as my […]
Big Brothers Big Sisters Happy Hour
How do you get over 70 RSVPs on a Thursday night for a good cause? The answer is simple: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Essex, Hudson, and Union Counties. What better way to kick-off 2016 other than with outstanding support, networks and good company that fundamentally believe in #MentoringMatters. Friends, supporters and “Bigs” all joined […]
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From the Mayor’s Office Online Application for Annual Youth Summer Employment Mayor Fulop announced the online application process for Jersey City Summer Works is now available for youth. Jersey City Summer Works is a successful multifaceted program initiative that provides summer employment to about 1000 young people every year. The program also offers ongoing […]
Jersey City Dating Stories
“Dating” is such a loaded word! It conjures everything from 50’s malt shop dates all the way up to modern times on Tinder. And as dating is a mix of biology, sociology and psychology, it can touch on so many aspects of our lives! As someone who has been a professional dating and relationship coach […]
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From the Mayor’s Office Warming Centers to Open for Declining Weekend Weather Mayor Steven Fulop and the Department of Human and Health Services would like to remind Jersey City residents that warming centers will be open for the duration of the below freezing temperatures. Warming Center Locations: The Mary McLeod Bethune Center, 140 MLK Drive: […]
Ice Skating in Jersey City
Just because the holidays are over, who says we can’t have fun? This past week I decided to try out some of Jersey City’s ice skating venues, Charlie Heger Ice Rink in Pershing Field, and Newport Skates in downtown JC. I started my ice skating journey in Newport Skates in 30-degree weather. It was freezing […]
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From the Mayor’s Office Mayor Fulop and City Officials Break Ground on State’s Tallest Building. Photos by Mike Demoya Didn’t we just go to the tallest building?! Craziness!! Already home to seven of the state’s ten tallest buildings, Mayor Steven M. Fulop yesterday joined with members of the Municipal Council and representatives of China Overseas America, as […]
Pregnant in Jersey City
Pregnant in Jersey City: Question #1 – Where to give birth? Working as a childbirth educator for the past seven years in New York and New Jersey, I hear a consistent concern arise from expectant parents who have moved to Jersey City: Should we give birth here or there? “Here or there” meaning of course, […]
The Italian Educational and Cultural Center at Casa Colombo
Jersey City is a melting pot of culture and diversity. I love this job because it allows me to meet so many people from different backgrounds. Casa Colombo is an Italian Education and Cultural Center in Downtown Jersey City. Carla Mastropierro, the Executive Director, invite me for a tour of the premises. I was so […]
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From the Mayor’s Office Jersey City “Snow Team” Rolls Out Snow Prep Plan With Winter Storm, Jonas quickly approaching Mayor Fulop and the Office of Emergency Management have coordinated with the Jersey City Incinerator Authority and the Department of Public Works to assign a “Snow Team” and winter storm prep plan in advance for the […]
County Prep Alumni Dance Concert
When asked to sing at the County Prep Alumni Dance Concert, I knew it would be a one of a kind experience. My former and freakin’ awesome Dance/Performing Arts Instructor, Heather Warfel, who also happens to be a band member of The Ukuladies, is a living example of what mentors, teachers, and role models should be doing–empowering our youth and […]
Healthcare Enrollment at City Hall
City Hall will be holding an open enrollment for healthcare today, January 9, 2016, until 5:00 pm. All are invited to join enrollees in the Council Chambers to set themselves on the right track to having the right plan. However, if you cannot make it today, you are urged to call (201) 547-6800 to schedule […]
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There is always so much going on in Jersey City, it’s so hard to keep up sometime!! I am a huge fan of “The Skimm” a daily newsletter which delivers an abbreviated version of the news… so I thought we would do the same for our readers. If you would like this to be ongoing […]
Garden State Episcopal CDC
As I write this I am sitting in my PJ’s still recovering from the thanksgiving meal, watching my adorable toddler play with her cousin. I am thinking about how grateful and lucky I am to have a roof over my head, food to eat, and the ability to provide for my family. There are thousands […]
Pathfinders at PS 22
A few days ago I was invited by Oscar Velez, Principal of PS 22 to participate at their Path Finders day which brings in local Jersey City entrepreneurs to come speak and present to the students about their unique careers. I was so honored to have been included amongst some of Jersey City’s finest people; […]
GirlMeet
Calling all lesbians! This one’s for you!! I found myself back at Brightside Tavern last Thursday evening to sit down with a trio of lovely ladies who make up the group, GirlMeet. GirlMeet, which was spearheaded by Lucy, Dawn and A.D., is a lesbian meet up group which meets once a month at various locations […]
New City Kids
“New City Kids provides teen leadership development and performing arts opportunities to at-risk, low-income children and teenagers in Jersey City. New City Kids mission is “Loving kids for change to create a community of academic, leadership, musical, and spiritual development.” New City Kids is a safe place for children to come after school, do their […]
Jesse Eisenberg and John Leguizamo Live at NJCU
A simple Facebook post allowed me to attend one of the most interesting events in Jersey City. I was so excited to be able to see Jesse Eisenberg at my alma mater, New Jersey City University. The best part about it was it was absolutely free and open to the public! Jesse Eisenberg is just […]
Janey Miller’s World Tour
Speranza Theatre Company and Art House Productions brought Broadway to Magnolia Avenue this Friday night with the premiere viewing of Janey Miller’s World Tour. The entertainingly written story about Janey’s tour around the world was un-expectantly comical; taking the audience on a rollercoaster of laughs while Janey searched for love and lived out her dreams […]
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