In Jersey City, many diverse organizations rely on volunteers to help carry out the vital work within the community. When volunteering, not only are you giving back to the community, but volunteering also has many mental and physical benefits. In my opinion, the greatest is having a sense of purpose and contributing to a cause […]
Galeria Café – An Ecuadorian & Colombian Café in the Heights
Galeria Café is now open in their new location in the Heights, and it’s better than ever! The café was closed for nearly a year as the owners’ husband and wife Luis Gallo and Luz Valesquez renovated their new space. Now located on 288 Central Avenue, the new location offers a bigger space, extended hours, […]
Pets of JC: Adoptable Dogs Looking for New Homes
If you’re looking to welcome a new furry member to your family, I always recommend checking out the animal shelter nearest you. Adopting local helps improve the lives of pets in our community. In Jersey City, our local animal shelter is the Liberty Humane Society, and several pups and cats are looking for a new […]
Pets of JC: Winter Safety Tips for Pet Parents
With winter comes cold weather, snow, sleet, and other extreme weather that we need to prepare to keep our pets safe and healthy. The snow creates challenges for our pets, especially those who enjoy their long walks. We want to make sure our furry friends are warm and happy during the winter, so to help […]
Pets of JC: Meet Adoptable Europa from the Liberty Humane Society
A few months ago, Europa came to Liberty Humane Society (LHS) with her five puppies and another adult dog. They lived in a windowless basement without any food or water. Europa struggled to nourish the litter of pups given her situation. Thanks to a few compassionate and concerned neighbors who saw these dogs’ unfortunate situation, […]
Mayor Fulop Transforms Vacant Land into Brand New 1.5-Acre Public Park
Press release Mayor Steven Fulop joined the City Council, community members, and the Manhattan Building Company today to cut the ribbon on a brand new $2.5 million dollar public park filled with playgrounds, dog runs, greenery, artist works, and an amphitheater for community events. The newly constructed “Coles Park” was part of the negotiation terms […]
5 new Jersey City businesses to visit this weekend
Spend your weekend supporting new local businesses! Here are 5 new spots you should check out this week. Living Room JC277 Newark Ave Living Room JC offers an assortment of home goods and family toys, from wooden block sets to craft cocktails. They’re focused on a family experience and curating a selection of items that […]
Meet this year’s election candidates
November 2nd is Election Day! If you’re still unsure of who to support at this year’s election or just want to refresh your knowledge of each candidate, we’ve got you covered. While we didn’t get the opportunity to speak to every candidate, we’ve included each candidate’s website to learn about their platform in full detail […]
Celebrate Your Next Special Occasion at Jersey City’s Hidden Gem, the Box Café!
Located on 115 Palisade Avenue in the Heights of Jersey City is a delicious eatery known as the Box Café. Open since March of 2021, the café has brought locally sourced “homemade” meals for people, a sense of community, and a space for folks to come together and celebrate their special moments with their loved […]
Hudson County Opens Vaccine Appointments For Eligible Residents
The County-Run Site Will Be Open For A Fourth Day This Week After Receiving Increased Vaccine Allocation JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Hudson County will be opening its vaccine scheduling system at 6 p.m. on Tuesday for appointments at the USS Juneau Center on Thursday and Friday of this week, with a handful of slots currently […]
Liberty State Park survey on active recreation
Jersey City residents have less than two weeks to add their responses to a survey that will help decide what active recreation amenities will be added to Liberty State Park in the interior. The survey link is: https://bit.ly/lspactive. The survey will be available through March 31, 2021.
Hudson County Will Prioritize Vaccinations For Residents 75+ This Week
The Hudson County Vaccine Distribution Center will prioritize vaccinating individuals who are over the age of 75 this week. The move comes as part of a statewide effort to vaccinate New Jersey’s most vulnerable and at risk populations. Beginning this week, the vaccine appointment portal will only allow for those who are 75+ to schedule […]
JC Resident Profiles
Written by Shannon Coleman – @shannoncoleman In the New Year, we wanted to start featuring more people in the Jersey City community and be able to share their story and what they do. I had the pleasure of chatting with Harveer, Megan and Kevin, to hear about their time living in Jersey City, what they do […]
Vaccine Rollout Update
The following is a newsletter from Steven Fulop: As many of you know, a couple of years ago my brother passed away from a hereditary heart condition which is throughout my family. As a result, I became eligible for the vaccine today and I proudly took that step. This is important for my family, and […]
The Value of More Than One Teacher Per Class
A majority of parents give great thought to their child’s education, especially in a pandemic. Parents want reassurances that their child is thriving in academics, health and safety, social, emotional, and spiritual growth. Hudson Montessori School uses a holistic approach to centering the child amid those equally important elements and developing an individualized learning plan […]
Jersey City Chef Competes on Ramsey’s “Hell’s Kitchen”
Tell us a little bit about yourself, who you are, where you’re from and what you do? I’m Eliott. I’m a Chef from Jersey city NJ, & I cook great food for great people, & use my art to interact with the world around me on a deeper level.On the rare occasion when i’m not […]
The COVID-19 vaccine: what we know and how to get it
The vaccine has made its introduction locally within the past month, prompting residents to wonder when they can get the vaccine or if they should get it at all. Whether you’re confused or just want to know what your options are, here’s what we know about the vaccine in Hudson County. The state has a […]
5 Haunted Places in Jersey City
We are officially deep into spooky season and with Halloween being around the corner, things may begin to get a little weird. With the changes being made for a covid-Halloween this year, taking a trip to a local haunted spot could be a nice update to the Halloween tradition. WARNING: Visit these places at your […]
Jersey City Expands Recreational Opportunities
Jersey City Expands Recreational Opportunities to Improvise Youth Activities and Professional Development while Adhering to Safety Restrictions JERSEY CITY – Mayor Steven M. Fulop announced today the new Department of Recreation and Youth Development is offering small group in-person activities and virtual events while adhering to the New Jersey Department of Health “Guidance for Sports […]
City Changes COVID-19 Testing Labs After Continued Slow Response Times
Mayor Fulop Changes COVID-19 Testing Labs After Continued Slow Response Times Jersey City was Previously Using BioReference which was the State of NJ’s Primary Testing Lab; New Partnership gives Residents Faster & Efficient Nasal Swab Testing Results in 48-72 Hours JERSEY CITY – Mayor Steven M. Fulop announced today the start of a new partnership to give […]
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