Jerry Aquino is a Jersey City-based director and cinematographer who recently worked on a film featured in the 2019 Chelsea Film Festival! Following the festival, we took some time to hear his experience and what inspired him to get into the film industry. What’s your name and what do you do? My name is Jerry […]
Artist Spotlight: LARAYNE
For the top of the new year, I thought it was befitting that we here at ChicPea HQ share some new artists whose music you can definitely to catch a vibe to. These handpicked musicians have some content totally worth supporting and we will be sharing them with you for the months to come! So […]
Integrative Obstetrics & Maternal Resources
When I got pregnant with Mia over 7 years ago, I was living in Jersey City. At the time, I couldn’t find a good local OB/GYN that specializes in obstetrics. I had to schlep all the way to the Upper East Side to see a doctor there. I loved her very much, she was great, […]
Artists of Jersey City – January
No matter where you go in Jersey City, you’re likely to find an artist – a painter, a writer, a musician, a makeup artist, you name it. Here are three local artists we’re highlighting to kick off 2020! Carlos Maneiro What is your preferred medium and why? I work with in all kinds of mediums, […]
An Interview With Mayor Steven Fulop
I did this interview back in May. I’ve been sitting on this post for months. You would think that an interview with THE Mayor of our city would go live as soon as the images, videos and transcripts were in my hands. But for some reason, I’ve been pushing this interview; this golden piece of […]
JC Resident Tyler Competes on Project Runway Season 18
Tyler is a good friend and an incredible fashion designer who I had the pleasure of meeting a little over a year ago through his partner Jacob Hudnut, the Chief Prosecutor in Jersey City. As soon as we met, it was love at first sight. The couple invited me to their apartment in Jersey City […]
Content Creators Academy Blogs
Last semester our Content Creators Academy students were assigned to interview people who inspire them for the blog! For more info on CCAJC visit CCAJC.org Social Studies and Social Problems: Dana Fech Written by Gwendolyn Chung The problems with the Jersey City Board of Education have never been easy to deal with — many of […]
Leonardo Builes 100th Birthday
Last month, my grandmother asked me to make 30 shirts for our Uncle Leonardo’s 100th birthday which is October 27th. With enthusiasm, I said “of course!” From that period on, my grandmother and I ordered the materials to make the designs I had made for the shirts. It was a great experience to use my […]
A look into Making Strides Against Breast Cancer with Carolyn Lanza
Last month was Breast Cancer Awareness Month and we were a proud media sponsor supporting this amazing organization. It’s now November, but it’s still so important to keep the momentum going and conversation. I opened up about my personal experience and hope that it encouraged my readers to get checked and stay on top of […]
Special Edition Artist Spotlight: Catching up with KARMA
So about four years ago while scrolling through my weekly updates from ChicpeaJC, I came across a video of a beautiful girl whose rendition of Drake’s “0-100” with Conundrum blew me away. After several spins of her newly released joint project i95 and WiFi, I decided that I NEEDED to have her perform at my […]
JC Cribs Episode 4: Kayvon & Anna Zand
Welcome to Episode 4 of Jersey City Cribs. Halloween edition! Kayvon and Anna Zand are fabulous Jersey City residents and Halloween is clearly their favorite holiday! I found Kayvon on Instagram a few months ago, and was super intrigued by him and his wife’s eclectic style and figured their home would follow suit. Kayvon is a […]
RU8ICON1 at Deep Space Gallery
Deep Space Gallery is the most under-rated mini art Mecca located in the Bergen Lafayette neighborhood in Jersey City. They have the most thoughtfully curated art shows and bring in some of the best local and not so local artists into their space. The gallery is run by curator/boss lady Jenna Geiger and stained glass/street […]
Babes of Jersey City – October
Fall is officially here, which also means we need a little extra heat in our lives. Meet the October Babes of Jersey City! Want to nominate someome? Email us at info@chicpeajc.com Chris Zaires – @Zairopes21 Chris Zaires is a NJ native recently making his second living stint in JC. After graduating from Brown University, Chris […]
Artist Spotlight: Arte Magnus “The Great Creator”
So about three and a half years ago, I hosted my first open mic here in Jersey City. I wasn’t sure how good of a turnout it would be; at the time, I didn’t know many people out here. After some amazing talent and an hour plus into the show, one of the participants was […]
Artists of Jersey City – September
Every month, we feature talented individuals who live and/or work in Jersey City. We aim to highlight artists of every medium – photography, videography, poetry, watercolor painting, sculptures, anything. This month, meet artists Laurén, Courtney, and Chrys. If you or anyone you know would like to be featured for our Artists of Jersey City articles, […]
Artist Spotlight: Jonah Dunstan
Jonah Dunstan is a 19 year old up-and-coming Jersey City artist. Having worked with the Jersey City Arts Mural Program for the last two summers, he is finally branching out and releasing some of his own personal work. I had the chance to ask Jonah about his experience working on the murals, his current personal […]
Artist Spotlight: Chrissie Limos “The Original”
With a sweet sound heavily influenced by Soul and Pop; this little lady can definitely captivate an audience with her original tunes and sweet melodies. Concerts, open mics and weddings, Chrissie is no newbie on the music scene. She is perfecting her craft daily and here is why you need to know her… So let’s […]
Mega Babes of Jersey City – August
August is the hottest month of the year and we wanted to turn things up a notch, so we’re bringing you a Mega Babes of Jersey City. Here are 18 local hotties that will help us end the summer on a hot note. Check them out! Taylor Green – @greeenmachine Pittsburgh native and Temple alum […]
Get to Know the ChicpeaJC Team
Note from Lynn: When I started ChicpeaJC I never thought in a million years that one day I would have a team of people who make my visions come to life. I can’t do anything without these awesome people and I am so thankful that they are part of this journey. They all deserve a […]
Artist Spotlight: Reyhan Lalaoui
Jersey City native Reyhan Lalaoui finished high school at 14 and became the youngest valedictorian in Hudson County Community College history by 16. This year, at only 18, she graduated from Saint Peter’s University with a Communications degree. But Reyhan’s biggest accomplishment? Her web series, Suicide Spenders, which she wrote, directed, edited, produced and stars […]
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