I grew up between Union City and Jersey City throughout my entire life, as did most of my family since the 80s. Jersey City was the hangout spot and it was always home. Every time my dad and I are in the car and driving through the city, he tells me stories of the old JC – […]
Content Creators Academy Jersey City
As I sit here reflecting on the journey that led me to this moment, the realization of a dream is palpable. Nearly a year ago, following the success of ChicpeaJC Turns 2, I found myself pondering late into the night, grappling with the question of what comes next. While others might have reveled in the […]
The Tenants of The Vito A. Lofts
I fell in love with the Vito A. Lofts six months before I moved in. I walked by the building almost every day on my way to the original HQ. Long story short, we moved in January 1st and it’s been awesome. I love them! The building is almost full with only two units left, […]
Traversing History: Journal Square Monuments and Memorials
Monuments and sculptures pose as immortalizations of people and memories within a community or movement. Not to say that this is an exact definition, but an artist’s perspective on culture’s creations. Talk about time travel. For a moment in time, I tracked down several statues in the Journal Square area and explored their histories. Jack […]
PicoTurbine’s Project E-Nable Program at PS 20
In the past few years, we’ve seen the growth of 3D technology and other STEM programs make their way into our school systems while encouraging students to become more involved in science and technology. On March 16th, students gathered at PS 20 here in Jersey City for a Project E-Nable program with the help of PicoTurbine […]
Let’s Explore: West Side & NJCU
Where is the West Side? West Side is a very complicated network of borders, but if we really simplify it; it’s Bergen Avenue to West Side Avenue including Lincoln Park, from Broadway to Danforth Avenue. A Brief History: I spoke with Charlene Burke, Vice President of the West Side Community Alliance (WSCA), who has lived […]
Jersey City Kids Supporting Refugee Families
Mommies Heart to Heart is focused on teaching children how to be giving, compassionate individuals as a way to create a loving community. They are supporting Church World Service (CWS) here in Jersey City, which recently had 23 refugees scheduled for arrival over the course of 10 days. Due to the large amount, CWS and The Building Blocks […]
Preparing for Winter Storm Stella: Snow Day in JC
We’re expecting about 20 inches of snow tomorrow, and it’s important to be prepared! Mayor Fulop, the Office of Emergency Management, and the Department of Public Works are preparing for the storm with a snow removal plan for the expected blizzard conditions. There’ll be 64 crews spreading salt and plowing to clear the roadways as quickly as […]
WorkSocial
What’s your name? Natasha Mohan And what do you do? I’m the owner of WorkSocial. What is WorkSocial? WorkSocial is a shared and co-working space right here in Jersey City. Awesome. Tell me more about the space! We have created an environment of inspiration, motivation and a little bit of fun. We have fun games […]
Professional Restoration in Jersey City
I met Peter and Julie a little over a year ago at a local fundraiser. Peter is one of the founders of Professional Restoration, a company that specializes in remediation, restoration, and reconstruction of homes or businesses that have suffered from various misfortunes like a fire, flood, natural disaster, etc. I can’t even begin to […]
2017 State of the City Address by Mayor Fulop
On 6 separate days and wards, Mayor Steven Fulop will deliver the 2017 State of the City Address to emphasize to residents the important role each community and individual plays in Jersey City’s progress. The speech will highlight administration results, such as the bringing the police department to over 900 officers and the creation of more affordable housing than any […]
Top Fitness Centers in Journal Square
When it comes to health and fitness, everybody wants options. Whether it’s based on travel convenience or programs offered, you want to make sure you make the best choice. Well, look no further. We have you covered for all of your fitness goals, and they’re all in the Journal Square area! 1. Blink Fitness 35 […]
Rolon’s Keyhole Bar
In my opinion, what makes Downtown so special is how it is ever-changing. However, I absolutely love the original staples that make Downtown so historic! One of these staples is Rolon’s Keyhole Bar. Growing up, I have heard so many stories about Rolon’s, so I am honored to be able to write my own. If […]
Puzzle Out! Escape Room in Jersey City
This year, we wanted to do something different for our holiday party instead of just drinks and food. We were invited to try out Puzzle Out and told me to bring a big crew. We went after Park & Sixth, and none of us knew what to expect. We all hung out in the lobby […]
Newport Swim and Fitness + Newport Skates
As many of you may know, I love the gym and love working out. It’s my therapy. Last week, we were given a tour of Newport Swim and Fitness Center and took a look at Newport Skates! As you can imagine, I was like a child in a candy store. With the temperatures dropping below […]
Internships at ChicpeaJC
ChicpeaJC is looking for self-motivated individuals for internship opportunities! We’re looking for people who are creative, organized, and marketing savvy for our digital media marketing internship, as well as those who are creative, organized, and timely for our photography/videography internship. If you’re interested, please email chicpeajccrew@gmail.com with the appropriate documents and the internship you are […]
Let’s Explore: McGinley Square
Where is McGinley Square? Just south of Journal Square and less than a half square mile, the Square itself rests at the intersection of Montgomery Street and Bergen Avenue. But according to Google Maps, the larger McGinley Square area stretches north to south from Sip Avenue to Communipaw Avenue and west to east from West Side […]
Black Squad Inc. and JRT’s Helping Hands
Black Squad Inc. works with JRT’s Helping Hands, a non-profit organization by Julian Rodriguez. Black Squad Inc. began as a car club where only black cars would be able to join (hence the name). Around the same time, their group of friends was active in the nightlife scene, and it became a sort of social club where they would […]
Hackathon Recap
Last Saturday (December 3rd) the Jersey City Office of Innovation hosted a civic hackathon, a day-long community tech event bringing together local civic hackers, government staff, developers, designers, urbanists, community organizers, and others passionate about sustainability and technology. The event took place at Andco (www.andco.work), a unique new collaborative and social working space at 201 […]
Young Democrats Political Action Meetup
On December 4th, the Hudson County Young Democrats led a discussion targeted on how to address a variety of issues that have arisen as a result of a Trump Presidency. Key items discussed included how to better communicate information around the challenges faced by a variety of different communities both here in Hudson County and […]
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