RoofTop at Exchange Place, located above Hyatt House Jersey City, is open and ready for business! RoofTop at Exchange Place includes multilevel spaces made up of the RoofTop and the Terrace. RoofTop is an outdoor level that includes a retractable glass roof and walls, chef-crafted food and drinks with market-driven ingredients, and live DJs at […]
New City Brings Talent To Greenville
The future of Greenville lies within New City Kids, a non-profit organization that instills kids with the education and support to be leaders in their community. New City employs local teens from grades 9-12 to be mentors and leaders for adolescents. New City isn’t your average after school program. They take on many different aspects […]
New Mural in Journal Square
If you walk through the Gloria Esposito Walkway in Jersey City, you’ve probably noticed the new artwork on display. Through Green Villain, Zosen and Mina Hamada worked on this amazing piece that adds color to the area. The original concept of the mural is describes as a way to bring amazing art to the Journal Square area to help […]
The Group Photo Protest to Save LSP
In case you don’t know, there’s a major privatization threat to Liberty State Park yet again. Christie wants to bring a massive marina to the non-commercial, urban family, picnicking peaceful side of the park, right behind the Statue of Liberty. Christie is pushing to have a lease signed before he’s out of office on January 16. […]
The Opening of Hyatt House
Today, Hyatt House Jersey City is celebrating their opening day as the first Hyatt House hotel in the area. Owned by One Exchange Urban Renewal, LLC, Hyatt House Jersey City is conveniently located in Jersey City’s Exchange Place, right next to the Light Rail Station and just a quick walk from the PATH Station. General […]
Renovating in McGinley Square
Meet Jen and Kevin Burke and their sons Emmett and Logan. They’re renovating a 1800s row house in the heart of McGinley Square, an area they’ve fallen in love with. The Burkes have been Jersey City locals since 2004 when they moved into Harsimus Cove, back when their block had an escort service and a […]
Council Candidates
Election season is here. We reached out to everyone running, and we wanted you all to be informed! * While all Candidates and Wards are listed, only those who have gotten back to our team will have their information and responses listed. All other candidates have had short bios included. Thank you and good luck […]
Everything You Need to Know About the Harborside Ferry
Taking a trip to New York from Jersey City has always been a quick ride, but now the trip has an upgrade with the newest NY Waterway ferry at Harborside! You can now take a ride on a ferry from Harborside for as short as six minutes Brookfield Place/Battery Park City Ferry Terminal in Lower […]
Let’s Explore: The Black Tom Explosion of 1916
Meet Patrice Hannon; Jersey City native and author of the new book Black Tom: A Novel of Sabotage in New York Harbor, based around the true story of the 1916 Black Tom explosion in Jersey City. She grew up in The Heights, attended Saint Nicholas School and remembers her father’s stories about the Black Tom […]
Bedly- Jersey City’s Newest Coliving Building
Coliving is becoming one of the hottest new apartment trends in the world, especially among 20 somethings. Coliving units are economical, fully furnished, and extended stay apartments that are all inclusive of utilities and wifi. Coliving buildings are perfect for people who are new to the area, don’t want to spend hundreds on new furniture, […]
CCAJC News
After months of searching for students and staff, and receiving donations from people interested in helping making this all run smoothly, our Content Creators Academy program is finally starting this month! We were lucky enough to have driven and talented teenagers interested in being students in the program, and we have a number of amazing […]
Jersey City’s Sustainability Efforts
If you’re paying attention to current weather patterns, you might have noticed that climate change is, in fact, a real issue. Fulop’s administration has an ongoing focus on enhancing sustainability in Jersey City, and they recently launched a series of initiatives targeted toward climate change. Their first initiative focuses on storm water management, specifically reducing flooding […]
The Emerging Journal Square Scene
The easiest way to change a public space… is to just do it. If you live in Journal Square, pass through, or have been to a MarketplaceJC or Midnight Market event there this past summer, you may have seen this strategy come to life. This past summer, the Journal Square Special Improvement District has been […]
New Ferry Service at Harborside
Today marks the opening of the ferry service at Harborside! This ferry service links Harborside to the West 39th Street Ferry Terminal in Midtown Manhattan and to the Brookfield Place/Battery Park City Ferry Terminal in Lower Manhattan. The ferry service at Harborside is now the fourth NY Waterway commuter ferry terminal in Jersey City, with the terminal […]
10 Places to Meet Singles in Jersey City
Are you single and looking to mingle? You’d be surprised how many people in your area are just like you. If you’re tired of the endless dating websites and apps on your phone that promise you a lifelong mate in 5 minutes flat, then keep reading because we want to bring the fun (and humanity) […]
Rescue 1 Squad 4
Two years ago, I interviewed the guys at Engine 9 Battalion C for a special post dedicated to 9/11. This interview solidified my love for this gig and was definitely one of my favorite experiences as a Jersey City blogger. The stories of these firefighters inspired me so much and touched my heart, and since […]
The Filipino School of New York & New Jersey
As a Filipino-American woman living in Jersey City, one of the things I love about this city is its diversity—especially its prominent Philippine culture. Here’s a fact: Jersey City has the largest population of Filipinos in the state of New Jersey. When I first moved to the area earlier this year, I knew wanted to […]
Delightful Frozen Cocktails in Jersey City
My favorite part about the drinking scene in Jersey City right now is that there are so many different places to go. When the warm weather hits, nothing hits the spot like a good frozen cocktail. One thing I’ve noticed this Summer is many establishments offering up some really great frozen drink options on their […]
Reverberations
Behind double-plated smudged glass, Todd Abramson sits in a wheeled office chair, the seat cushion flattened from overuse. Beside him is a stack of vinyl. He selected some days prior from his home collection and others moments ago from the radio station’s archives. The first record he chooses is “Hot Rails To Hell” by Blue […]
10 Best Nail Salons in Jersey City
Are you new to the area and looking for a great place to do your nails? Or maybe you just enjoy switching it up? Whether you need just a mani + pedi or want a brand new set, we’ve got a nail salon on the list that fit your needs! 1. Nails by Jenny – 860 […]
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