NJ.com recently shared an article where Jersey City is the third-worst city for commutes, and I believe it. Almost half of the commuters in the area use mass transit – buses, PATH, and Light Rail. In Jersey City, we’re lucky enough to have multiple forms of transportation at our disposal, so there’s always a way […]
Top 5 Festive Spots in Jersey City + Hoboken
The holiday season seems to bring out everyone’s love for decorating as businesses transform their spaces into the North Pole. Before the holidays are over, check out some of the most decked out spots in Jersey City and Hoboken! Firehouse Blazing Pizza 488 Central Ave View this post on Instagram A post shared by FireHouse […]
6 Reasons to Do Your Holiday Shopping on Central Avenue
The holidays are here, which means it’s time to start getting your gifts. What better way to start your shopping than right at home? Central Ave has over 240 storefronts to choose from so you can get the perfect gifts for each of your loved ones. This year, nearly 13,000 reusable tote bags will be distributed by […]
Top 20 New Businesses on Central Avenue
We’ve talked about some of the longstanding businesses on Central Ave, now let’s discuss the new businesses that bring energy and excitement to the neighborhood! Did you know that over a third of the businesses on Central Ave weren’t here 5 years ago? The faces on the Avenue are always changing as the community continues […]
Babes of JC November Edition
Now that Halloween is over, it’s finally time to start gearing up for the Holidays. If the thought of all that Thanksgiving food and Holiday shopping has you less than excited, we totally get it. However, we do have something worth looking forward to and that is your November babes of JC! We’ve rounded up […]
Cycle Bar Jersey City
Health and Fitness are very important parts of my life. When choosing a healthy lifestyle, it’s important to find something fun to do! It makes sticking to a routine and remaining consistent so much easier. In fact, I used to teach a spinning class at YMCA and I loved it but I stopped going. Recently, […]
10 Romantic Date Spots in Jersey City
It’s officially cuffin’ season, and while the temperatures are dropping, hopefully the romance isn’t. Whether you’ve just started seeing someone or have been married for some time, everyone appreciates a nice romantic date night. Below we’ve got a list of some of the most comfy yet romantic date night spots around the city. 1. Pasta […]
Babes of JC – October
It’s officially spooky season and if you’re doing October right, then you’re fully embracing all the Pumpkin Spice Lattes, Salted Caramel candles, scary Halloween decorations, and candy corn you could possibly have. But just because October might be spooky, doesn’t mean our babes of JC are! We’ve got your favorite monthly column here just in […]
Katyń Memorial at Exchange Place
The effort to erase inconvenient, complex, and often disturbing history from the public square and collective memory is always troubling. But just as important as the thousands fighting for the Katyn Massacre monument is the historical events the monument memorializes and why it is so imperative not just to the Polish-American community but to all […]
Parent Support Groups in Jersey City
It’s officially back to school season and if you are currently or looking to become a parent, it can be intimidating knowing where to start. From daycares, childcare, and after school activities to finding the best strollers and clothing, there’s so much to take in. However, one of the great things about living in Jersey […]
Top 10 Businesses on Central Ave For Over 25 Years
The Central Ave Special Improvement District Management Corporation is Jersey City’s first improvement district to reach the 25-year mark. This main street community has grown immensely over the last quarter century noting that the 4% storefront vacancy rate is the lowest it has been in over fifteen years. The demand to open a business here […]
2018 All About Downtown Street Fair Recap!
This past Saturday marked the 8th annual HDSID All About Downtown Street Fair and with over 150,000 people in attendance, it’s safe to say the event was a success! More than 300 vendors lined the streets of the Newark Ave Pedestrian Plaza selling everything from vintage clothing to food, to handmade jewelry and, my favorite […]
JCFD Engine 22 & Tower Ladder 4
Every year in commemoration of 9/11, I visit a different firehouse and interview local firefighters as a tribute to the men and women who protect us and the heroes that lost their lives on that horrific day. My first interview was with the crew from Engine 9, Battalion 4 Group C. To this day, it […]
The Journal Squared Resident BBQ
Last night, I was invited by the team at KRE Group to a resident BBQ at the Journal Squared building. When I heard Hamilton Pork would be catering the event and that it would be on their amenities floor overlooking the most amazing views, I couldn’t say no! When I got out of the elevators […]
Resilient JC
This city never ceases to amaze me. The amount of individuals here who take initiative and stand up for what they believe in astounds me. I will never run out of people to write about! Simon Pereira Shorey is one of those people. Jersey City was hit really bad during Hurricane Sandy and I will […]
Babes of JC – August Edition
Does anyone else agree that August is like the Sunday of the summer?! I mean, it’s legit a month-long reminder that the summer is about to end and whatever double life you were living is now over. You should basically start getting ready for Christmas since it’s already starting to get cold. But don’t worry! […]
Liberty Humane Society Low Cost Spay and Neuter Program
On June 30th, the Liberty Humane Society in conjunction with The Exchange Physical Therapy Group celebrated Jersey City’s first low-cost spay and neuter program! Brief speeches were given and there were dozens of smiling faces as the Mayor cut the ribbon signifying the operational van was open for business! Due to capacity and resources, the […]
Black Tom Explosion at Liberty State Park
Jersey City is so rich with history. Recently, I spent the day at Liberty State Park and got to know a little bit of the parks rich history. I spent some time educating myself on the Black Tom Explosion. Prior to the tour led at Liberty State Park, I had never heard of the Black Tom […]
Babes of JC – July
Is anyone else still recovering from the 4th of July festivities and in shock that we’re more than halfway through 2018? Yeah… me too! However, there’s more exciting news than time passing wayyy too quickly and hangovers that take too long to cure, and that is …*drum roll please* BABES OF JC! Yup, your favorite […]
Rising Progressive Leaders in Jersey City
Written by Contributor Joshua Sotomayor-Einstein Jersey City is home to many great young community leaders who span the socio-political spectrum. Though I am a red-blooded conservative (and believe you should be too), I have had the pleasure of meeting a number of self-identified progressive leaders and activists from Jersey City. Some of these great people […]
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