Culture

LGBTQ+ musical artists you should have on your playlist

Pride Month is rooted in the fight for the rights of the LGBTQ+ community and focused on celebrating the work of queer individuals. This month, we’re highlighting some incredible musical artists in the community who deserve more love and support! CHIKA Genre: Hip-hop/rap/R&B Most recent project: Once Upon A Time (2021) – EP Social media: Instagram […]

Celebrating public arts with the Jersey City Mural Festival

A few weeks ago while walking my dog around City Hall, I saw a big banner advertising the Jersey City Mural Festival. I thought it was a mirage, or the edible I took earlier was starting to run its course. Could it be? COVID is finally over, local businesses and restaurants are fully open, we […]

HealCoRx : Your Personal Healthcare Marketplace

The last few years have been quite a roller coaster – between COVID-19 and so many world issues it is safe to say that our mental health has taken a huge toll. The statistics are astounding! It is no secret that humans have taken it upon themselves to put their health and wellness first. But […]

Five new albums + EPs to listen to this week

Nothing makes a week go from good to great like new music. There’s so much great music available, give some new artists or current favorites a listen! Sour by Olivia Rodrigo Sour is Olivia Rodrigo’s debut album spanning across a variety of pop subgenres from alt-pop to bedroom pop. This album includes hit songs “driver’s […]

10 must-watch series on HBO Max

Looking for something new to get hooked on? In the mood to explore a new genre of TV? HBO Max is very quickly becoming one of the best streaming platforms in terms of variety and diversity. Check out these 10 series on HBO Max released between 2020 and 2021, and find something new to love! […]

6 plays to read to honor Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Written by Kaitlin Overton My first job in New York back in 2016 was at Pan Asian Repertory Theatre, an off-Broadway company founded by the legendary actor, director, and producer Tisa Chang (The Basic Training of Pavlo Hummel, Pacific Overtures, Ambush Bay, Year of the Dragon, to name a few) in 1977 to offer more […]

How to support the arts this spring & summer

Written by Kaitlin Overton If the recent change of season (bad allergies, anyone?) and new guidance on outdoor mask use by the CDC has got you feeling ready to be part of the community again, you’re not alone! Millions of people across the country are feeling spring fever in the best way as the COVID-19 […]

Nurse Appreciation Week: COVID through the eyes of a Nurse

Nurse Appreciation Week runs from May 6th to May 12th and I think we can all agree that they deserve much more than just one week of recognition. Doctors may wear the strong titles but without nurses to provide aide, compassion, and medical attention, the healthcare system could very well crumble. Nurses are the ones […]

Krishna Choksi and Madhuban Plants

Written by Alak Vasa Meet Krishna Choksi, who started her entrepreneurial journey at the age of 76 after losing her husband and partner of 55 years to COVID-19 last year. Krishna Choksi’s story is one of transforming grief into purpose. As difficult as it is to lose a loving and dedicated partner of 55 years, […]

Gift ideas for Mother’s Day 2021

Not sure what to get for the moms in your life? We have you covered with some ideas from shops offering great products, relaxing services, and tasty treats! Local gift ideas For the moms who need some me-time Maybe your mom hasn’t treated themselves to a new hairstyle lately, or maybe they haven’t had a […]

Help India Heal – An International, National, and Grassroot Resource

Written by Aditi Paul Let’s be honest, there are 2 things on social media that we are legitimately tired of: Virtue Signaling (preaching to others how to be better humans), and Compassion Hoarding (empathizing with every calamity happening in the world) And somehow today, I am a steaming pile of both these things. Because today, […]

5 books for people who love random facts

Ever since I was younger, I always enjoyed walking through Barnes & Noble to find books with trivia, random facts, and hypothetical situations. One of my favorite trivia books growing up was actually The Encyclopedia of Everything Nasty by Joy Masoff, completely filled with gross facts about snot, maggots, pus, and more. Definitely weird, but […]

Struggling with mental health: the real pandemic

Written by Desirae Guzman As many of us are aware, thousands of Americans continue to experience mental health difficulties as we enter the second year of the pandemic. The fear and the isolation associated with the pandemic alone are responsible for a surge of anxiety and depression within the last year. Unfortunately, the facts and […]

How theater helped me heal and why the arts matter

Written by Kaitlin Overton This article started off as a piece detailing the recently-established Jersey City Arts and Culture Trust Fund that Jersey City residents voted in favor of this past November. I submitted a first draft to Lynn and her editor, Alex, ahead of our deadline and worked on gathering some quotes from folks […]

8 young children’s books we love

Reading with children is a great way to spend quality time while encouraging them to learn about different experiences, cultures, and developmental skills. Plumster Bunnyby Craig Howard About: Plumster Bunny is a 12-book series of children’s books that highlights positive conflict resolution. Where to buy: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, WORD Bookstore Talia Rexby Mo Hamzeh […]

COVID vaccinations: eligibility updates and tips

As everyone hopes to return to a somewhat normal life where we can live in peace without the fear of getting sick or spreading illnesses, more and more people have been getting vaccinated. It’s understandable to hesitate if you’re unsure of side effects or worried about potential long-term effects, but it’s also important to make […]

5 experiences + installations to visit in New York City

Spend the day enamored by art in New York City. With new exhibits opening every few months in museums across the boroughs and new art installations popping up throughout the city, there’s always something new to enjoy. Here are 5 experiences to check out this month in NYC! Please take all necessary safety precautions when […]

Books to Start Redressing Anti-Asian Hate

Written by Gabrielle Collantes With the recent influx of Anti-Asian crimes, we’ve become conditioned to see this as an extension of the BLM movement. I’ve found myself perusing more literature to better understand the history many of us were not taught in schools, specifically within Asia. As I curl up with a bowl of Ani […]