It comes as no surprise to anyone who’s lived in Jersey City for over 10 years that the city is changing. It’s becoming more expensive, high-rises are popping up almost overnight, and the cost of living is pushing people out. Gentrification has become a larger discussion recently because we’re seeing more and more people unable […]
Top 8 Jersey City Headlines of the Week
Catch up with some of the news of the week! Jersey City Together rallied at City Hall for affordable housing at Bayfront According to NJ.com: The group, Jersey City Together, met on the City Hall steps Monday to demand Fulop recommit a pledge of 35% affordable housing at Bayfront and warned if that goal is […]
Apartment Goals: 133 Monroe St in Hoboken
Ok guys, we are moving to Hoboken! Just kidding. That being said, when a home like this goes on the market, we can only dream of living in this BEAUTY. Like WOW. So if you’re looking for a new home, check out 133 Monroe St in Hoboken! You’ll be amazed by the modern architectural design […]
Top 10 Headlines in Jersey City this Week
Catch up with some of this week’s headlines and updates in the area. 1. Sports might be cut from schools due to budget cuts Back in 2018, freshman teams were cut and the number of assistant coaches reduced. We might be seeing more sports cut soon if the budget doesn’t have the room for them. […]
Top Jersey City Headlines of the Week
Catch up with some of the news you might’ve missed this week! 1. Man in connection to Lincoln Park murder arrested The man accused of raping and killing Carolina Cano, the woman found strangled and dead at Lincoln Park, has been arrested. 2. Karamo Brown speaking at HCCC Lecture Series Author and TV personality Karamo […]
Say Goodbye to Parking Meters and Hello to ParkMobile
The Mayor sent out a newsletter confirming Jersey City is finally getting the option to pay for parking on our phones! IT GOES LIVE ON MONDAY. Woo! Does that mean less tickets? Less hassle looking for change? Forgetting to fill the meter? The anxiety, am I right?! Feels like JC was the last to do […]
Top 10 Jersey City Headlines of the Week
Catch up with some of the news you might’ve missed this week! 1. Vote on cannabis bill is cancelled Not enough votes were gathered, and the vote was ultimately cancelled as a result. Another setback in legalizing marijuana in New Jersey. 2. Jersey City Board President Sudhan Thomas negotiated with the teachers’ union without informing […]
What’s the Deal with those Kiosks in Jersey City?
I’m sure if you’ve been walking around Jersey City, you’ve been noticing these little kiosks. For years, I’ve been talking about how cool it’d be to have citywide Wi-Fi so you can access what you need when you’re out and about. All over the world, you can get Wi-Fi anywhere, so why not Jersey City? […]
Recap of the 2019 State of the City Address
Every year, the mayor delivers a State of the City address to update the community on what the city’s been working on and future plans. Here is a quick recap of what went down yesterday at City Hall. You can watch the full State of the City address on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDjGZQe395M Accomplishments Thus Far 1. […]
Top 9 Jersey City Headlines of the Week
There’s always so much going on in Jersey City, and as much as we are more of a culture blog than a news outlet, we wanted to make it easy for our readers to stay up to date on what’s happening in town. The good, the bad, the ugly. Have a story or tip to […]
The Historic Brennan Courthouse
There’s some amazing architecture here in Jersey City with so much history and many stories behind them. One of my favorite buildings is the historic Brennan Courthouse located in Journal Square. When I first set foot in the courthouse a few years ago for an event, I was in shock and awe because of how […]
City Council Urges the Enactment of Liberty State Protection Act
All nine members of the Jersey City Council announced a formal resolution urging New Jersey’s state legislature to pass the Liberty State Park Protection Act. We recently wrote about the Protection Act introduced by Assemblyman Raj Mukherji and Senator Sandra Cunningham to protect Liberty State Park from privatization and commercial development plans. This formal resolution will act […]
Central Avenue: an Outdoor Art Gallery
Jersey City is known for its strong representation of visual arts. Just as there are murals plastered along walls, there are art stores and galleries scattered throughout the city. The artist community continues to grow and thrive throughout the City. One area of the City where experiencing the visual arts is part of daily life […]
National Margarita Day in Jersey City!
Did you know that today is February 22nd? I’m sure you did, but did you also know it’s NATIONAL MARGARITA DAY? Margaritas happen to be one of our favorite drinks and while we really don’t need a holiday to celebrate we still will take advantage of the opportunity! Below, we’ve compiled a list of the […]
Roots and Wings
I had lunch with a homeless person. It wasn’t planned, I was supposed to meet up with a friend who never showed up. I never got the homeless man’s name, but he came into the Dunkin Donuts rumbling through the garbage looking for a cup. He saw me staring at him like he had 3 […]
Jersey City’s Plastic Bag Ban
Starting June 28, 2019, retailers will no longer be providing single-use plastic bags and non-recyclable paper bags for customers. This includes corner stores, supermarkets, restaurants, clothing shops, liquor stores, and hardware stores. It’s currently in effect in Hoboken and several other cities in NJ. Why plastic bags? Plastic bags are difficult to recycle because of their […]
Babes of Jersey City – February Couples Edition
It’s February and we’ve still got a few more weeks of bearing the brunt of the cold. While we’re totally over it, we’ve got February’s round up of hot, local couples to heat things up. Normally we just do “Babes of Jersey City,” but it is the month of love after all. So here they […]
Revetment House
I was recently invited to visit Revetment House, a new building located in the amazing Hamilton Park neighborhood in Jersey City. If you know JC well, Hamilton Park is one of the nicest areas in downtown. You have everything you need around you. Amazing restaurants – Hamilton Inn, Rumba Cubana, Milk Sugar Love, GP’s – […]
Iris Records on Brunswick Street Closing
After 22 years, Iris Records’ storefront on 114 Brunswick St is closing, with its last day on February 16. They recently sent out a newsletter announcing the closing, and we’re sad to see the storefront go! What happened? It’s no secret that rent is rising and online retailers get more attention, but a large part […]
Babes of Jersey City – January
If you’ve checked the weather forecast recently you’ve probably seen snow, cold, and more cold. The holidays are over and unless you’re going on vacation, there’s no warm weather in sight. While that’s the norm for the dead of winter, we’ve got something to heat you up and that’s Babes of JC! As usual, once […]
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