We all know the Pedestrian Plaza, located right on Newark Ave. It opened in 2015 and has since been a space for everyone to enjoy food, drinks, and community events. The appeal of the Plaza includes moveable planters and tables with seats in order to make this a public gathering space. The city recently extended […]
Free or Cheap Outdoor Dates
As we finally move into spring, we want to spend as much time as we can outdoors. While we like to meet up with our friends and do fun outdoor activities, many times for our dates, we confine ourselves to inside. As the world turns green and blooms, tap into that natural spring friskiness! There […]
Gardening in Liberty State Park
This Saturday, I took part in the Friends of Liberty State Park volunteer gardening program to beautify Liberty State Park. Every Saturday from 9AM to noon, you can volunteer at the park during all seasons and help plant, weed, and mulch! I arrived on time to find a group of people waiting to start gardening. It […]
Here’s the Deal with Jersey City’s Obscenity Law
Back in the 80s, an obscenity law was enacted to keep women from exposing their breasts in public and to limit the sex toys purchased/owned by individuals. Recently, the ban was put into question when Lillian Bustle’s burlesque show was halted because it would have been a violation to the 1982 ordinance. The revision of […]
The Newark Ave. Pedestrian Plaza is Expanding Today!
Within the past four years, Newark Ave has seen a lot of praise and criticisms. With the booming restaurant row came the rowdiness of late-night festivities and this has brought a number of complaints, the biggest being “Jersey City is becoming Hoboken.” Now the city is trying to put their focus more on people and […]
Hudson County Clerk Launches Social Media Campaign
Hudson County Clerk Junior Maldonado is launching a social media campaign to have more outreach to the general public. This includes Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn. The roll out of this campaign is meant to highlight the several services offered by the County Clerk’s Office to make those services more accessible to the community. This […]
The Truth about Jersey City PT2, Written by a JC Native
Picture this, you’re 12 years old (still in grammar school) and hear an announcement saying school is suddenly shutting down in the middle of the day, It’s a random Wednesday and you’re told to get home safely to your parents. You walk home and see people crying, everyone’s confused, and there’s tons of cop cars […]
7 Things you need to know about the Tax Reval
Jersey City is going through it’s first revaluation of property taxes for Homeowners since 1988 . What does this mean for you ? Check out website below for more information on who, what, why & when. http://www.cityofjerseycity.com/CityHall/taxes/reval/ 7 Things you need to know about the Tax Reval 1.This is the first time the […]
A Self-Care Day in Newport, Jersey City
Being in Jersey City means having a bunch of restaurants, activities, and even pampering services at your disposal. Looking for a day to treat yourself? Look no further! 1. Interested in a Spa Day? Stop by Polish Me Nails & Spa for some self care! They offer manicures/pedicures, massages, and waxing services. Walk in or make […]
Recap: The JCPS Board Meeting
The Jersey City Public Schools had their monthly board meeting on March 15. According to jcboe.org, the meetings are normally held at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. School but this one was held at Henry Snyder High School. This meeting held by the Board of Education was opened to the public. With no surprise from […]
Get Involved: 7 Jersey City Organizations
If you’re looking into ways to get involved with the changes being made to the community, there are ways to participate. Getting involved in local government can be important, but becoming involved with local organizations and community groups can be effective as larger groups can help bring more attention to issues affecting the residents. There […]
Let’s Explore: The Landmark Loew’s Jersey Theater
The Landmark Loew’s Jersey Theater is a story of 1920s glitz, Hollywood lore, inner city ruin and grassroots redemption. They are slowly opening their doors to the public again but here’s a look back on its history, starting at the very beginning. The Loew’s began construction in 1927 as a silent movie house but […]
What You Need To Know About The State Of The City Address
This Thursday February 22nd marked the State of The City Address for what would be Mayor Fulop’s 2nd term. The Address was held in the council city chambers at City Hall on Montgomery street and was open to the public. As I entered the Council Chambers conversation flooded the room from wall to wall. There […]
The Truth About Jersey City
I wrote this blog post almost a year ago. It’s been sitting in our drafts folder ever since… I guess you could say it took time for me to have the courage to post this article. But…The truth shall set you free. I’ve been writing about Jersey City for the last three plus years. I’ve […]
Staying Fit in Newport, Jersey City
In Jersey City, there’s a huge fitness and health community. Most places have health-conscious menus, there are farmers markets throughout the city, and there are gyms dispersed in each neighborhood. In Newport, there are events and facilities available, perfect for anyone looking to keep up their fitness routines or challenge themselves! The Newport 10K and […]
Your Guide to the Super Bowl In Jersey City
Super Bowl 52 is taking place this Sunday February 4th and everyone knows that it’s basically a national holiday here in America. Even if you don’t like football can we all agree there’s nothing like Super bowl food?! Chips n’ dips, pizza, beer drinks and not to mention WINGS! Whether you’re looking to head out to a […]
The Top 10 Groupons For Jersey City
Looking for something new and fun to do but also on a budget? Then you’ve come to the right place! Living your best life doesn’t have to be expensive and with all that’s happening in Jersey city why limit yourself? Save some coins while still having a good time with this Best of Groupon Jersey City […]
Women Rising
When I was 18 years old, I met my first love. We were inseparable, and we dated for about a year until things started to slowly unravel. He had anger issues and for the first year together, he never took it out on me. Then one day, after a night out with friends, I picked […]
Giving Back for the Holidays
With winter creeping upon us and the return of pumpkin-spice everything, one thing is for sure: the holiday gift-giving season is here. And while it’s a special time to spoil our loved ones, it is also an opportunity to take a moment and give back to those in need this holiday season. We’ve rounded up […]
Making a Home in Newport, Jersey City
Jersey City is known for being a great place to live, from it’s abundant amount of restaurants to it’s ease of public transit throughout the city and to Manhattan. Who wouldn’t want to live here? One of my favorite areas to hang out is The Newport area! They literally have everything you need in […]
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