My best friend Corinne, who I grew up with in Montreal, works for an awesome winter apparel company called Toboggan Canada. Corinne is highly knowledgeable when it comes to winter gear, as she’s been in the industry forever (literally born into it). I was looking for a new winter coat and boots, and she recommended […]
Senior Profile: Carol Crystal
An entrepreneur over 60! What comes to your mind when you think of an entrepreneur? Some may say, an ambitious young person with a dream. Others may say, a person who worked in the corporate world for ten years and now is ready to be their own boss. Well, would you think of a senior […]
Modern Looks with Vintage Pieces
If you’ve been following ChicpeaJC for a while, it’s no secret that Another Man’s Treasure is one of my favorite places to shop. I’ve been buying my clothes there ever since I moved to Jersey City eight years ago. When I started blogging, visiting the shop became something part of my weekly habits (not very […]
JCFD Fundraiser
Every November, the Jersey City Fire Department holds a fundraiser to raise some money to give to members on the job whose family members are battling cancer. Last year, they raised about $500 and gave it to a member whose mom is battling cancer. This year, the JCFD are raising money to give to a member whose wife is in pretty […]
Power & Style
Makeup artist Stephanie Perez shares an election-inspired fashion shoot with ChicpeaJC. With today’s election coming to a close, we were inspired by the next historic women’s movement. After years of women’s suffrage and fighting for a woman’s right to vote, we have come a long way. Women today have become expressive and show it through fashion […]
HipFit with Laura
As you might know, I’m a huge health and fitness advocate. I really believe people need to find workouts they enjoy so they can stick to their goals. I’ve been teaching a hip hop class at Base for the past 6 years and I consider it my meditation. Laura is an amazing hip hop fitness […]
Mason Beggs
The Terminal of Terror Halloween party is taking place tomorrow night in the Historical Central Railroad of New Jersey’s terminal in Liberty State Park. When we started planning Terminal of Terror, I knew I wanted to somehow incorporate a theatrical aspect to the event. I thought it would be cool to try and bring out the […]
LGBT Teen Activist: Siena Malmad
Photographed by Bang Chau Siena Malmad is making quite a name for herself within Jersey City’s LGBT community. And if you don’t know her name, well, you do now! And you should! At a mere 14 years-old, her stats already range from award-winning activist to Teen Pride creator to hate-crime-repair-girl. I met up with Siena […]
Chic in the Streets, Vol. 2
I started my Chic in the Streets scouting this time around when I stumbled across Sunshine on Grove Street on the way to my top spot for tequila and flautas. She was walking up the street as I was walking down and I quickly crossed to catch up to her. I was sad to miss her as […]
ChicpeaJC is Looking for New Contributors!
ChicpeaJC is looking for new and fresh content, and we’re looking for passionate Jersey City locals to contribute! You’re only required to contribute one article a month. Please have some sort of writing experience and social media presence, as well as being able to take good photos. If you have access to a camera, that’s […]
Journal Square Profile: Renee Tirella-Cassidy
Jersey City, an enormous landscape that can’t be captured in a single photograph. Built high with cascading towers and a community intertwined with neighborhoods snuggled up next to one another. Commuters, as well as Jersey City residents alike hardly ever, take the time to think about the history of their surroundings. Often more than not, […]
Braking AIDS Rider: Jason Hoar
I’ve never believed in any form or physical activity or exercise; always thought it all to be inhumane and torturous. The only time you’d ever see me running is if it’s for my life or happy hour is ending soon, but there are people (crazy) in this world who love being physically active and fit. […]
ChicpeaJC is Hiring! Graphic Design + Marketing
Have experience in graphic design? Have an interest or background in marketing? Looking to be a part of the ChicpeaJC team? Then here’s your opportunity! We’re currently looking for a talented graphic designer with interest or knowledge of marketing to add to the ChicpeaJC team. It’d be part-time, so you’re expected to be available for 1 […]
Darion
When you see street art, do you ever wonder what dope mind came up with it? Do you ever wonder what inspired such a piece? Do you ever hear a beat with a different tone or melody and wonder, “Damn, what inspired such a sick sound?” When I was scrolling down my Instagram and saw Darion, […]
High School Grad: Christopher Soto
Photographed by Bang Chau High school can be hell on earth for anybody. We’ve all seen Heathers and Mean Girls. Unfortunately, real life isn’t so comically vicious. Personally speaking, I was bullied in high school for being gay. And I wasn’t even out yet. I would’ve much rather shared the hallways with The Plastics than […]
Singing with Molly!
Music and singing is a classical art form and skill of storytelling that has been passed down through the ages. Each of us individually has a voice, whether we choose to improve on it and tell stories lyrically is our choice. Local actress, musical theater, opera singer, and vocal teacher, Molly Dunn is one who […]
Anthony Giglio
A few months ago, while interviewing pop singer Chrissi Poland, she mentioned that her next door neighbor was THE Anthony Giglio – Food & Wine writer, author, sommelier, and entertainer. I was in shock. When she told me Anthony was born and raised in Jersey City, I nearly fell off my chair. I asked her right […]
Lillian Bustle
I first heard about Lillian Bustle after her Jersey City Ted-Ex talk “Stripping away negative body image” went viral. After watching it, I was so inspired by her message of self-love and the end of body shaming. This video is a must watch. Lillian Bustle is not only a body positivity movement activist she also happens […]
JC Street Style
In Jersey City, everyone has their own style and expresses themselves through what they wear. I feel that these five people represent Jersey City in the best way I could imagine– 1. Christine Jacklyn McCann Christine Jacklyn McCann is a preschool teacher, spotted at Dullboy wearing Converse high tops, Uniqlo jeans, jewelry from Temples Across Asia, and a Madrid […]
Chic in the Streets – Summer 2016, Vol. 1
The temperature is high and so are spirits! It’s finally summer here on Jersey City’s streets and the style is as hot as pavement. Here’s a sampling of some of the looks from Jersey City residents – from natives to transplants – and other pedestrians that I ran into while wandering Grove Street, Jersey City […]
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