Content Creators Academy is a non-profit mentorship program for local youth interested in Digital Media and Entrepreneurship. The students meet twice a week and learn a variety of skills related to digital arts; graphic design, photography, video, branding and blogging! The CCAJC students put together their own blog posts to showcase what they’ve learned. This […]
Mayor Steven Fulop
Originally Published May 7, 2015 Ever since I started this Chicpea journey I’ve been wanting to interview the mayor of our fine city. I wanted to learn more about him as a person and what he had to say as a longtime Jersey City resident. About a month ago, as I approached the one year anniversary of my blog, […]
Senior Spotlight: Christa Atkins
Hello, hope all is well! Seniors are amazing and they have paved the way for so many of us. This is one of my beautiful ways to show seniors how much I appreciate them. I hope you can learn from the senior community as much as I do. Have a great time getting to know […]
Fashion Designer Helen Castillo & Vegan Chef Edgar Soto
Two years ago we founded Content Creators Academy, a non-profit mentorship program for local youth interested in Digital Media and Entrepreneurship. The students meet twice a week and learn a variety of skills related to digital arts; graphic design, photography, video, branding and blogging! I had the pleasure of teaching one of the classes and […]
Dylan Chidick
Dylan needs no introduction, as in the last two weeks he’s been all over local and national news. NBC, CNN, CBS, The Shade Room, you name it. He’s literally everywhere. Dylan’s story is incredibly inspiring. I was one of the last to get an interview with him. I felt like I was sitting with a […]
Women of Jersey City – March pt 4
This month we are dedicating it to the amazing ladies of Jersey City. Every week we are featuring local women who continuously inspire us. The future is indeed female! Elena Cartagena I first interviewed Elena a few years ago right after Pasta Dal Cuore opened. She is so passionate about her business! The food at […]
Babes of Jersey City March
It seems that the term March Madness doesn’t just apply to college basketball anymore, but to the weather as well. It goes from rainy and cold to sunny and warm in an instant. If you’re not careful, you’ll be caught outside in a full winter coat during 60-degree weather. While the weather (and your NCAA […]
Barbers of Hudson County: David’s Barbershop
Our second episode of Barbers of Hudson County, hosted by Steven Spesh. This month, we visit David’s Barbershop located at 2160 John F. Kennedy Blvd on the West Side of Jersey City. Open since 2013, David’s Barbershop has been widely involved in the community. Watch below to learn more about them and their story! We will […]
Women of Jersey City – March pt 3
We are celebrating Women’s History Month on ChicpeaJC by making our #WomenofJC column a weekly thing! Meet the next batch of awesome local ladies who inspire us. Michele Sorvino I just love this woman. She’s successful, funny, opinionated, and such a HOT MOM. I met Michele years ago when I attended my first Golden Door […]
Foodie Female Founders: Midnight Market
In Asia, night markets weren’t created by hipsters to be quirky and retro. Night bazaars have existed as far back as the Tang Dynasty in 836 AD and became common in 1950-60’s Taiwan where migrant urban workers would grab a meal alone or with families. If you haven’t been to a foreign night market, […]
Marcos Rojas, LUJO Luxury Living
I am always so inspired by young entrepreneurs who take their passions and make it into a living. Meet Marcos Rojas, a young Jersey City real estate developer. What’s your name? Marcos Rojas What do you do? I’m a real estate developer in Jersey City. How long have you been a developer? I’ve been a […]
Women of Jersey City – March pt 2
This month is dedicated to the ladies! For Women’s History Month, we are publishing our “Women of Jersey City” every week in celebration of local ladies you need to know who are incredibly inspiring. Angela McKnight This woman is my unofficial mentor. Angela McKnight is one of the most incredible humans I know on earth. […]
Jersey City Native, Chef Claude Competes on #Chopped
Tune into tonight’s episode of @FoodNetwork’s #Chopped at 9:00pm ET/PT! Porta Pizza and Jersey City native Chef Claude Lewis will be competing!! Porta is throwing a viewing party at the main bar tonight. There will be pizza (duh), drink specials, and lots of surprises!! Chef! How does it feel to be competing on the show […]
Artists of Jersey City – March
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 photographer Ashley, painter John, and writer/sculptor Melida. If you or anyone you know would like to be featured for our monthly Artists of […]
Senior Spotlight: Bertha Reels
Hello, I hope all is well. A woman’s strength runs deep and when the woman is a Senior, it runs even deeper. I am thankful to have had the opportunity to have Bertha Reels in my life! I am happy to share her and her story with you. Angela: Who is Bertha Reels? Bertha: Most […]
LiveatheHudson
Three years ago, I was scheduled to interview local producer/rapper Liveathehudson. I showed up to his home in Union City and I didn’t know what to expect. He wasn’t your typical producer/rapper. I saw something in him, he’s super talented, but the timing wasn’t quite right. Fast forward to a few day ago, his brother […]
Melissa Murray and the Garden State Rollergirls
Jersey City resident Melissa Murray is part of the Garden State Rollergirls, a roller derby league in the area. After waiting a year to be drafted on a home team, she’s finally making her official debut as a Gateway Grim Reaper this Saturday. You can catch Melissa at her first home team bout on March 9th at the Inline […]
Women of Jersey City – March
Launching this column two months ago and seeing the amazing response it’s been getting from the community only reiterates the fact that we live in an amazing city that appreciates and supports the women who make it a special place. I could feature 10 women per week, that’s how amazing our community is! This month […]
A Fundraiser for Avier and Accessible Transportation
We were recently contacted by New Jersey resident and mom Amanda about a fundraiser for her son, Avier. Avier was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy at the age of 5 and has since experienced muscle deterioration and scoliosis. As a result, his modes of travel require wheelchair access, something that’s not easily available on crowded trains […]
Foodie Female Founders: Jersey Girls Food Tours
“I’m a foodie” is about as common a description of any person as is “I love to travel”. However, there’s often only one or two friends in my life that I will consult when looking for a particular restaurant. When it comes to being a “foodie,” I want to know the person who dares tries […]
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