The moon has captivated mankind since the dawn of time. It is the only celestial body in our solar system that truly belongs to planet Earth. Humans and the moon have a special connection. For centuries civilizations have looked to this mystical luminary for keeping time, agriculture and tracking tides. In modern times working with […]
Remote Learning Resources for Children
During this unprecedented time, parents are finding themselves multitasking with more responsibilities and childcare tasks than ever. While remote learning can feel daunting for many, there are some excellent resources available for parents that provide webinars, educational tools, coaching and additional online classes that can help guide your families educational goals in a supportive and […]
Festivals Happening Next Year in NY and NJ to Get Excited About
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, many of the East Coast festivals we’ve been waiting for have been cancelled or postponed until 2021. However, it’s already August and 2021 is closer than you think! Here’s our list of festivals happening next year in New York and New Jersey to get excited about. *Note: All festivals are […]
ReciPEAS: Mom’s Easy Couscous
Hello everyone, welcome to our third edition of “ReciPEAS” where I share some easy-to-do at home recipes that I swear by. My mother is my biggest influence when it comes to cooking, all these recipes I am sharing are basically from her arsenal. My father is Moroccan an my mother is Russian, so she was forced […]
No Straw November, a 30-Day Challenge
In partnership with ReThink Disposable, environmental non-profit Greener JC is launching a Straws by Request campaign – No Straw November. This month-long event is part of a larger Plastic Free Initiative, Plastic Free JC, and the national No Straw November pledge. Participating in this challenge offers the opportunity for community members to increase their awareness […]
Delivery Servicing: the Necessity and its Positive Impact
We hear often that it is important to speak up for things we believe in. We all know what we want, and we hear others speculating about their wants every day. Here I will voice some effort toward what I would like to see NJ incorporate within their borders with hopes to normalize these standards. […]
Top 10 Munchie Spots in Jersey City + Hoboken
It’s 4/20, and we all know that this day comes with the munchies. Hit up some of these spots tonight for anything you’re craving, from savory sandwiches to sweet pastries. Luigi’s Ice Cream @ Ani Ramen 218 Newark Ave Saturday hours: 6PM to 12AM View this post on Instagram A post shared by #luigisicecream (@luigisicecream) […]
15 Spots to Grab a Beer in Jersey City
It’s National Beer Day! Grab some friends and check out some of these spots in Jersey City for a couple of beers and ciders. Barcade 163 Newark Ave View this post on Instagram A post shared by Barcade ® (@barcade) Departed Soles 150 Bay St View this post on Instagram A post shared by Departed […]
Barbers of Hudson County
Barbering is one of the oldest professions around. Did you know that barbers actually used to be surgeons? Barbers would perform surgery, bloodletting, even teeth extractions. Barbershops are known to be social hangout spots, you don’t just go to get fly for the weekend. It’s sort of like a social club. There are many talented […]
EyeCandy Blow Bar
I met Sandra, owner of Eye Candy Lash Bar when she opened 6 months ago on Central Avenue. Since I’ve been going there for all my eyebrow and lash needs. I got my brow micro bladed and it was absolutely life changing. I always recommend them to anyone asking me for an eyebrow and lash […]
How not to be an asshole on social media
We live in an amazing era where anyone can be anybody on social media. Business owners and entrepreneurs can take it upon themselves to promote their products using social media for FREE. There is no need to spend thousands of dollars on advertising, banners, posters, etc. All you need is good ideas, engaging content, and […]
Fresh Freeze Ice Cream
Every week we will be featuring a new #JCspot on the blog! Food, shops and hangout spots! Where should we go next? First up is Freshy Freeze Ice Cream located on 512 Jersey Ave.
Hudson County’s Most Scenic Views
I know I don’t have to convince any of you about how amazing Jersey City is. The culture, the art, the food, the constant flow of events and things to do…Jersey City is truly one of the best and most diverse cities in the tristate area. One of my personal favorite qualities about this city? […]
2016 Most Viewed on ChicpeaJC
It’s been an amazing year for ChicpeaJC! I can’t believe the blog is already over two years old! We’ve published over 1000 articles, which is mind-blowing to me. To celebrate the New Year, I wanted to share with everyone my top 10 most viewed articles on the blog in 2016 (and share some lesser known details)! Did you have […]
ChicpeaJC’s 1000th post
I can’t believe this is our 1,000th post. It seems like it was just yesterday I wrote my introduction post “Hello World”… I am not hyperlinking the post because it’s pretty terrible. Time sure does fly, and I never thought in a million years that I would be doing this full-time. I had a […]
Frequently Asked Questions
A while ago I put up a post on social media asking if people had any questions, whether it was about me, the blog, or Jersey City! So here it is. Everything you asked! — About Chicpea Q: How long did you wait before leaving your full-time job in order to pursue your brand? -Emily […]
Open Call for Talent
Hey everyone! May 7th, ChicpeaJC will turn 2 and we are planning something really special for the anniversary! I teamed up with local stylist Ali Peters and Casting Director Eric Cano to put together an awesome fashion show featuring local people wearing local Jersey City brands. We are looking to cast a diverse group of […]
The Pop Culture Conversation- February Edition
The Pop Culture Conversation – February Edition First things first. Beyonce’s Super Bowl performance stirred up controversy because her back-up dancers were dressed in homage to the Black Panthers. Our country takes football and its commercials very seriously, so naturally most Americans (especially Rudy Guiliani) did not take this political reference in the middle of […]
Join the ChicpeaJC Crew!
ChicpeaJC is continuously expanding. In the next couple of months we will be adding new and fresh content to the website. That is why we are looking for new contributors who have specific knowledge in various areas (all JC related of course) We are looking for the following topics to be covered Nightlife (bars, drinking, […]
ChicpeaJC is looking for Contributors!
ChicpeaJC turned one over a month ago. Up until a few weeks ago I was a one woman show until I hired Crystal Davis! Crystal, a JC native, has been helping with all sorts of tasks from transcribing interviews, calendar management to covering events. Soon she will also be doing her own series of interviews! […]
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