New Jersey is home to some of the most haunted and creepiest spots in the country, so much that we have our own dedicated site for weird, abandoned, and haunted areas in the state. Don’t let the Halloween season end without visiting one of these haunted spots in New Jersey! If you want to check […]
Top Shows + Movies to Watch on Netflix leading up to Halloween
If you like being scared or enjoy a good horror film from time to time, why not spend October (aka Halloween season) watching some great thrillers and scary movies? For the Whole Family Coraline (2009) About the film: After moving to a new house, Coraline discovers a small door that leads to an alternate universe […]
Jersey City Selected as 1 of 10 Global Cities for PAINT (RED) SAVES LIVES
Mayor Fulop has announced that Jersey City is one of ten major cities chosen to participate in the global campaign founded by U2’s Bono, PAINT (RED) SAVES LIVES, the first global street art campaign created to drive urgency and action in the fight to end AIDS. “What started as a local initiative to engage residents, […]
Top Horror Attractions in New Jersey and New York to Visit this October
If you’re big on Halloween and enjoy testing the limits of your fears, why not visit some horror-filled attractions in the area? Whether you want something passive or want to throw yourself into the most terrifying experiences, we’ve got you covered! New Jersey Brighton Asylum Passaic, NJ View this post on Instagram A post shared […]
New York Marijuana Decriminalization: Can I still be arrested for smoking pot in NY?
Marijuana decriminalization in New York has taken affect. The law downgrades the criminal penalty for unlawful possession of marijuana from a misdemeanor to a fine. The law also allows for possession of less than 2 ounces without criminal penalties. There is potential for some individuals with past marijuana convictions to have their records cleared. “Communities […]
Babes of Jersey City September
Happy Fall! Time to warm up with the next installment of Babes of Jersey City! Kevin Scully – @stadiumstatus Personal bio: Kevin Scully aka Stadium Status, DJ/Entrepreneur. Stadium built up recognition as a member of the event series Pizza Zoo performing for sold out crowds at venues such as Terminal 5, Hammerstein Ball, Webster Hall, […]
Sean 9 Lugo
Sean Lugo is the first artist I interviewed for the blog. The very first creative that gave me a chance before this was even a thing. I remember we sat down at Barcade and got to know each other over beers, and I got to listen to his story. I’ve always been a big fan […]
Barbers of Hudson County: Lady Jaekutz
On Episode 3 of Barbers of Hudson County, Steven Spesh visits celebrity barber and ladyboss Lady J, who we had the pleasure of interviewing a few years ago. She’s extremely inspiring and we love her. Press play and check it out! You can find Lady Jaekutz on Instagram: @ladyjaekutz
Museums In Jersey City
While New York is home to some of the most famous museums like The Met, MoMa, and the Whitney, which are all worth visiting, I started thinking about museums closer to home. Jersey City seems devoid of museums so I decided to explore the city and discovered a treasure trove of historical archives and hidden […]
LITM and Piggyback Bar closing at end of September
It’s a sad time for our favorite Jersey City spots – we found out from various sources that LITM on Newark Ave and Piggyback Bar at Harborside will be closing their doors by the end of September 2019. LITM LITM is best known for its art scene. From paintings to live music, LITM has been […]
Top 5 Spots To Watch Football in Jersey City
Football season is back! Here are 5 spots to hang out with friends and watch the game! Hudson Hall 364 Marin Blvd View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hudson Hall Jersey City (@hudsonhalljc) Enjoy Hudson Hall’s game night specials including $1 wings, $7 pretzels, and $5 Hudson Hall lager. Paulie’s Brickhouse 264 […]
Distort and ‘Community Consciousness’
We interviewed Distort many years ago for the blog. Since then, he’s done some incredible murals all over Jersey City, notably the massive one by the Holland Tunnel and his recent collaboration with T.Dee, a Jersey City legend. A few weeks ago, while we were driving down Pacific Ave, we caught Distort working on a […]
Memes to Fuel Your Excitement for Fall
The weather’s getting cooler and it’s starting to feel like fall. While we still have some warm days ahead of us, some of us can’t help but get excited and take full advantage of the early autumnal weather. There’s so much to look forward to, like being able to wear hoodies all day every day […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
5 Days in Puerto Rico
Ever since my trip to Thailand, I’ve caught the travel bug. Seeing the world and experiencing new cultures, cuisines and learning new things about myself has been incredible for my personal and professional growth. Alba has been in our family for a few years helping take care of Mia (and me). She works really really […]
Jersey City culture and the power of an Instagram meme page
If you use any form of social media, then you know that memes are one of the biggest forms of content floating around. While the term ‘meme’ used to refer to a more specific set of images in the early 2000s, it has now evolved into a name for basically any funny image. Anyone can […]
BWQ Music
BWQ Music is a band based in Hudson County with members Darryl, Maxwell, Johnny, and Jack. Leading up to their celebratory dinner with Ani Ramen in honor of their album release, we had the opportunity to reach out to them and get to learn the story behind the band. It was amazing to hear how […]
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