Four years ago, when I started ChicpeaJC and began to write about the creative scene, almost everyone who is anyone mentioned the name “Cheese.” Juan Vasquez is an OG Jersey City artist whose been in the scene for many many years. He isn’t just an artist, he is also a community activist, and very involved […]
A Love Story: Jaclyn & Steve Fulop
A few years ago, I got the rare opportunity to sit with Mayor Steven Fulop for a personal interview where he revealed to me exclusively that him and his girlfriend at the time, Jaclyn, were moving in together. A few weeks later, I met Jaclyn at a local event and we hit it off right […]
Carlos Hernandez of CCAJC – His Future, Photography, Technological Advances and Contemporary Art
When I sat down with 17 year old fashion photographer Carlos Hernandez, I had pre-established questions, but this evolved into an insightful discussion between two young individuals about photography, technological advances, self expression, contemporary art and the societal obstacles an artist must overcome. When I first met Carlos, I instantly noticed his determination and passion […]
Harmony Dispensary: a New Jersey Medical Marijuana Facility
The legalization of marijuana is a hot topic now in Jersey City and the state of New Jersey. It’s a topic we’ve been covering extensively on the blog and most recently partnered with CannaGather NJ a resource for all things cannabis to bring networking and educational events to Jersey City. At our first event a […]
Jake Hudnut, Jersey City’s Chief Prosecutor
A few weeks ago, Mayor Steven Fulop announced the appointment of Jacob Hudnut, a 35 year old defense attorney, as the next Chief Municipal Prosecutor for Jersey City. It’s been two weeks since he’s been sworn in and he’s already making history. Let’s start from the beginning. Jacob was a candidate for the Ward E […]
Quiona, Jersey City Artist and Writer
Quiona, the moment I heard her sing, everything stopped. I forgot where I was for a moment and was transported to a different era… a Jazz club in the 50s, with low lights and a sexy crooner singing sweet melodies setting the vibe. Alas, I woke up and was just watching a video clip […]
Jai and Maya of March For Our Lives
People seem to think our youth today is only ever focused on social media, but I find that the youth is very in touch with what’s going on in the world and are taking a stand in what they believe. I believe they are our future and will change our future for the better. They’re […]
Muller Insurance
I love interviewing people who are OG Hudson County residents and hearing storied about growing up in this area. I was recently invited by Roger Muller to visit his office in Hoboken and sit for a chat. This guy is a character and deserves his own reality TV show. His office was goals; he’s very […]
It Was All A Dream: Boxing with Ak
Ak is a boxer and boxing journalist/analyst with a show on SiriusXM who lives in Jersey City. I started following him on Instagram a while ago. Even though I’m not a huge boxing connoisseur, I have a huge respect for the sport and it’s one of the only sports I do try to keep up […]
James Solomon, Ward E Councilperson
If you’ve been following us since we began, ChicpeaJC is primarily a culture blog. We tried our best to steer away from local politics and let the professionals cover it. But alas, as proud members of the community, it was inevitable for us to get involved in the last election. We endorsed Rebecca Symes for […]
Babes of JC – May
Don’t let all this rainy spring weather get you down! Your favorite article is here just in time to get you back on track for the weekend ahead. If you’re new to this column then here’s the deal – every month we go out and search for the most attractive people Jersey City has to […]
The Fame Shame Game by Eiko La Boria
Eiko La Boria is a writer from Puerto Rico based in Jersey City. Through her passion for writing, Eiko worked her way to Los Angeles to pursue her dream career. While she was there, she heard accounts of the sexual exploitation and abuse in the film industry, and thus The Fame Shame Game: The Debut was created. […]
Anadelia
I met Anadelia for the first time a year ago when she auditioned to perform at ChicpeaJC Turns 3. Her voice mesmerized me, her confidence was incredible, and I knew she was going to be a huge star one day. A few months ago, while planning a prohibition party at Corgi Spirits, I wanted to […]
4 Inspirational Young Ladies
March was Women’s History Month and although I’m not technically a “woman” yet, and neither are these young ladies, we are the wildest dreams of our ancestors who live by a social standard of dressing a certain way and maintaining an ‘image’ that they felt was necessary. This generation of girls is becoming so unique that by the […]
Babes of JC – April Edition
Is it just me or was it just January, and now suddenly we’re at the end of April?! No seriously did February and March even happen? Needless to say, no matter how fast or slow the time seems to move we’ve got your Babes of JC here right on time. If you’re new to this column, […]
York Street Project
The York Street Project is a great organization, specifically focused on helping women and families get the support they need through clothing, education, and more to get them back on their feet. It’s not just about empowering them with shelter, but also providing them with resources they would need to get out of the cycle. […]
Wapanda, Your One-Stop Shop for Transportation in JC
There’s nothing I love more than hearing about small businesses and startup companies starting their endeavors here in Jersey City. They can go anywhere in NJ or Manhattan with their revolutionary ideas, but instead they choose to keep it at home. This helps create jobs, opportunities, and community engagement. Mihir and Zahid, two Jersey City […]
Babes of JC – March Edition
It’s March and while it’s just starting to warm up a weeee bit, we can’t neglect the fact there was just a snow storm last week. And who knows if we’ll face another since they seem to come every other week. However, never fear! JC Babes is here right on time to warm things up […]
A Journey to Healthy Living Inspires New Body New Mind New Living
Motivated by her own journey of overcoming obesity, Pamela Roundtree has dedicated herself to helping others throughout communities of Jersey City be more aware of healthier eating habits, fitness, and wellness. Through New Body, New Mind, New Living, Pamela Roundtree’s mission is to cure obesity through fitness, nutrition, and meditation. For Pamela that was not […]
The Vagilante
I saw The Vagilante around Jersey City for months before finally sitting down with her and getting all the details on what she does and why she does it. Amid Trump’s candidacy, he made statements about how easy it is for him to take advantage of women and she refused to let it slide. Some people would shy […]
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