Every year the Historic Downtown Special Improvement District holds an annual meeting where they talk about topics and issues going on in the Downtown District as well as talk about news, events, plans and more. The meeting will be held next Tuesday, May 17th at 10 AM in the caucus room of City Hall and it’s […]
The Biggest Fashion Trend of 2016: Athleisure
Last week Jersey City had its first ever Fitness Fair, organized in part by our very own ChicpeaJC, and inspiring me to talk about the biggest trend of 2016: athleisure. Having workout clothes that can easily transition from the office or a day of errands to the gym makes it possible to actually go straight […]
Kool and The Gang Street Naming
It’s no secret that I’m a huge music and hip hop fan. I grew up listening to Kool and the gang and when I heard that they were going to get a street named after them in the Bergen-Lafayette area I dropped everything and had to check it out. Kool and the Gang are pioneers […]
FAME Fashion Show
A few days ago I heard there was a fashion show going on at Saint Peter’s University, now since fashion in Jersey City is right up my alley I was holding out to hear when they were selling tickets. Well, apparently this show was not open to the public so of course being the obnoxious […]
Myrtle & Flossie
I first met Nia at a Rising Tide Capital event, where I learned more about her business Myrtle & Flossie. Nia has a wealth of knowledge and advice to offer for fashion lovers and moms on the go. I stopped by her boutique at 140 Sip Ave. in the journal square neighborhood of Jersey City to […]
Smile Preschool for Autism
“One in 68 children are now diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder nationally — with boys nearly five times more likely than girls to have autism. New Jersey’s numbers are even more startling: one in 45 children, with a boys’ rate of one in 28.” Sherry Sing, owner of Smile Preschool and Nursery as well as new […]
Gear To The Street: Tears Of Joy | Halftime Goods
For our second installment of #GearToTheStreet, we caught up with some more new peeps you may not have heard about yet & should be on the look out for, as well as a legendary New Jersey retailer that is at the midway mark of their expertise and tackling a full-on revamp! So yeah, this is a double […]
April is National STD Awareness Month: Charles Gets Tested at Project LOL!
Sex and hooking up are both so easily accessible these days. With apps such as Grindr, Scruff, and Tinder, it really is no wonder reports have shown a significant increase in STDs and guess what, officials are blaming social media. But maybe, just maybe, not getting tested regularly can be to blame as well. Honestly, […]
Grassroots Community Space
A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Chelo Mercado, co-owner of Grassroots, a community space in Downtown Jersey City. I’ve strolled past Grassroots a few times in the past, and the colorful murals on the storefront always generated a curiosity in me about what went on inside those beautifully clad […]
Main Street Living on Central Avenue!
Central Avenue is my home away from home. Whenever I come to the Heights I always make sure to stop by and see what’s doing on the Avenue. Some of my favorite shops are there; Sneaker Room, Faded Royalty, the Eye Create pop up shop, and Sole Dreams. I also love eating at Rumba’s Cafe, […]
JC Summer Camp Directory
Can you guys believe it’s almost summer?! This year totally flew by!! This means we need to get our ducks in a row and make plans for our kids! Jersey City has so many great Summer Camp programs and the wonderful people at JC Families made it easy for us to navigate with this super […]
Spring Shopping Trends
We are all feeling the warmth of spring, and I for one am in need of a little retail therapy. While I always talk about the wardrobe staple and investing in things that will last, it is always fun to indulge in the trends once in awhile too. As a stylist, I am more than […]
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From the Mayor’s Office Ward A Community Meeting Despite Wednesday’s inclement weather, Ward A’s town hall meeting had a high turnout. The town hall style meeting offered residents a unique opportunity to have an informal discussion with the mayor on issues facing their community, and how City Hall could better meet their needs. Residents expressed […]
Get to know the Central Ave. Special Improvement District
It’s been almost a year since I first met David Diaz, the district manager for the Central Avenue Special Improvement District and since then we’ve made blogging magic. Our Lunches at Noodlefan, Rumba’s, Pizza Masters all pretty much broke the internet! and I had a blast exploring Central Ave with David. It was time for […]
Inside Chicpea’s Closet: The Purge
One of the most common problems I find among my female clients is transitioning their wardrobe after having kids. These are not just body changes, it’s also life changes, time constraints, and the need to look stylish while chasing a three-year-old. Lynn, as many of you know, fits into this exact category. She has a […]
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From the Mayor’s Office Workshop Series on Business Development In another effort to support the small business community, Mayor Fulop announced a new workshop series that will help with the development of small businesses. The courses will be bi-monthly and FREE! Better yet, these workshops will focus on things like social media, city ordinances, and […]
Culinary Arts Institute
Back in June I was invited to the Hudson Community College, Culinary Institute by Dean of Arts Christopher Wahl for a tour of the premises and a lunch at their culinary cafe. There I learned about the Culinary arts program and got to eat a delicious meal with my new friends as well as check […]
“Girl Night Stand”
Let’s be honest fellow Jersey City-zens, we’ve all, or mostly all (I would hate to wrongfully accuse the chaste), have had our fair share of one night stands. You know, that drunken night at the bar which leads to waking up in an unfamiliar bed the next morning, and then that dreaded walk of shame […]
Jersey City Senior Affairs
I recently joined around 500 Seniors and Senior Affairs at their monthly “Seniors at the movies” event a week ago at the Newport Mall Theatre! There I got to meet Joan Eccleston the administrator for Senior Affairs to Jersey City to get the background story on all the amazing work that they do. I also […]
In the News!
“Stop the Violence” Rally Written by Shanelle Smith. This Sunday organizers along with the Jersey City youth conducted a “stop the violence” march to address the crime that has been plaguing Jersey City streets lately. Jersey City youth and community leaders met at Triangle Park on Danforth Avenue to protest violence in the streets, the […]
