Where is Hamilton Park? Hamilton Park sits north of Harsimus Cove beginning at 6th Street with Newport to the east, Journal Square to the west, and 10th Street as its northern border. A Brief History: Alexander Hamilton inspired more than a hip hop Broadway play… for Jersey City’s own neighborhood and park are named after […]
PicoTech Institute’s Grand Opening
Join PicoTech Institute for its Grand Opening on August 3rd! From 4 PM to 7 PM, celebrate the opening of PicoTech Institute and learn more about what their services can do for you, your children, or your business. Enjoy a day of fun and awesome activities like 3D printing and painting, Robot battles & dancing, Virtual Reality Design, Alternative Energies, Hydro […]
Hiring Part-Time Teachers for CCAJC
Calling all educators – Do you want to work in a non-traditional teaching setting for high school-level students? Are you knowledgeable in areas like digital media and marketing? We’d love to have you on board as a teacher for Content Creators Academy Jersey City! We ask that anyone interested is available 2 to 4 days […]
15 Free Date Ideas in Jersey City
Dating is hard as it is and if you’re looking for different ways to make an impression while staying on track with your budget than this article is for you! Below we’ve compiled a list of 15 cool and different date ideas to try out. Don’t worry you don’t have to tell your date that […]
Kayak Tour in Liberty State Park
Last weekend, we went to try out the kayak tour in Liberty State Park. The tour covers the wildlife and habitats of Caven Point right here in Jersey City. I honestly had no idea this even existed until the wonderful LSP people told us about it and we wrote this post. We joined the Sunday tour […]
Journal Squared
A year ago, I was invited to the “Topping Off” of Journal Squared, a 53-story building and the first of its kind in Journal Square. At 563 feet, you can take in the Statue of Liberty, Downtown Jersey City, the Pulaski Skyway, One World Trade Center, and the rest of Manhattan. I remember being incredibly excited […]
JC Free Books
Jersey City Free Books certainly lives up to its name. “Free means you don’t pay,” says Anthony Olszewski, the organization’s founder and life-long Jersey City Heights resident. Located at 297 Griffith St, Jersey City Free Books has been in operation for nearly 10 years. Olszewski, an avid reader and writer (check out his other projects […]
Jersey City Village
The Historic Downtown Special Improvements District expanded their boundaries to the Village area exactly a year ago! The JC Village is such a cute neighborhood with many of our favorite local businesses. It was actually where our first HQ office was located. This area has a special place in my heart. HDSID Executive Director, Rachel […]
6 Spots to Watch the Fireworks on the 4th of July
EDIT: This just in, State of NJ shuts down Liberty State Park after legislators fail to meet budget deadlines. The Freedom and Fireworks festival said to be held at Liberty state park is now pending a new location. It will most likely be moved to Exchange Place. Stay tuned! As soon as it is announced we will […]
Meet Mo – Community Advocate and Ward D Council Candidate
Disclaimer from Lynn: I understand that not everyone knows what’s going on in local politics, but to those who do… Before anyone gets crazy over this post, this is not an official endorsement for Mo Kinberg, a vibrant member of the Jersey City Heights community who is running for city council for Ward D. Our new […]
Nu Heights Co-Living Space
I am familiar with the co-working space concept, but not so much co-living. I was invited to a fun party at Nu Heights JC, a co-living space located in the Heights of Jersey City. I didn’t really know what to expect! The creation of the Nu Heights co-living space started from the realization that rent […]
Old School JC: The Jersey City Garden
On the wall of one of my favorite restaurants, there is a framed poster from the 1940s. The poster reads Benefit Dance featuring Frank Sinatra to be held at the Jersey City Garden. How cool! An old poster of Ol’ Blue Eyes singing in Jersey City. I knew Sinatra was a Hoboken kid but […]
10 Best Bars and Restaurants to Watch Sports In Jersey City
A list of the top 10 Most Sports Friendly Bars and Restaurants in Jersey City! So the NBA finals are done and Stanley cup is finished. But….we’re so close to one of the greatest seasons. Yes Football season is approaching as well as the World Cup! And if you’re anything like me finding the best […]
Kayak Eco-Tour at Liberty State Park
From June to September, explore the natural beauty of the Hudson River estuary with a kayak tour from Liberty State Park! The tour covers the wildlife and habitats of Caven Point right here in Jersey City. Each trip is about two hours long, and includes safety instructions to ensure that every participant knows what to […]
Jersey City Free Public Library’s Summer Reading Program
Registration for the Jersey City Free Public Library’s Summer Reading Program is now open! From June 19 to August 11, children (grades K-5) and young adults (grades 6 and up) can enjoy weekday daytime programs at the Library for free. Anyone interested in registering can do so in person at the Main Library, the Bookmobile, their […]
The Fun(d)raiser for Steven Fulop
We had our fun(d)raiser for Steven Fulop last night at Talde and it was a blast! Thanks so much to everyone who stopped by, helped raise money for the campaign, and spent some time getting to know the mayor. Enjoy some photos from the night!
Jersey City Archery
There is no shortage of things to do in Jersey City and when I heard an archery range opened in the Heights, I couldn’t wait to try it! It is the only range that exists in our area. Chris Cotto, the owner and instructor at Jersey City archery and a JC native, invited us to […]
The Opening of Jersey City’s Pools & Sprinklers
To celebrate the unofficial kickoff to summer, Mayor Fulop and the Department of Recreation have announced the opening of 10 pools and 15 water sprinkler systems citywide to help residents cool off from the heat. Pools and sprinklers will be open and available for use, and all sprinklers will be kept on until Labor Day from 11 AM to […]
Let’s Explore: The History of Journal Square
Where is Journal Square? Journal Square sits north of West Side and McGinley Square, west of Hamilton Park, and south of the Heights. I spoke with Andrea Lew, Founder of the Bergen Square Historical Society, and James Dievler, member of The New JSQ Community Association Board of Trustees, and the chairperson of its History Committee […]
3 Tech Companies in Northern New Jersey Making Your Life Better
Technology makes life better. The internet helps us fill our minds with a great deal of knowledge. We can find tips, tricks, and how-to tutorials to help us figure out how to take effective shortcuts. We read stories, check out the news, chat with friends and family, entertain interests, and have a lot of fun. […]
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