Are you new to the area and looking for a great place to do your nails? Or maybe you just enjoy switching it up? Whether you need just a mani + pedi or want a brand new set, we’ve got a nail salon on the list that fit your needs! 1. Nails by Jenny – 860 […]
The Magnolia Landing at Journal Squared Summer Series
Join the Journal Square Special Improvement District, Journal Squared, and Marketplace JC as they bring summer fun to the Magnolia Landing! From 11 AM to 4PM on July 22nd, guests can enjoy live music, food, and lots of fun. There’s a great selection of vendors available, including: Hanna’s Meatballs, known for their inventive recipes including BBQ, teriyaki, […]
Lincoln Park Live: Music at the Fountain
Lincoln Park Live: Music at the Fountain is a free and family friendly ongoing concert series organized by the people of West Side Arts & Music with the goal of bringing more art, creativity, and community to Jersey City’s West Side. Being right in my neighborhood, I was definitely excited to hear some local music. […]
Top 9 Things to Do in Jersey City this Weekend
Summer wouldn’t be fun without parties and cookouts! See what’s happening this weekend in Jersey City, and check out our Event Calendar for other weekend options. Featured Event Bastille Day in Jersey City July 15 @ 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM The French American Academy, 209 3rd Street Enjoy all things French with friends and family at Bastille […]
Top 12 Things to Do in Jersey City This Weekend
The long weekend is nearly here as the Fourth of July grows closer and closer! Here are some events to help you start the weekend. Our Event Calendar has other options for you if you want to find something else for the week! If you have any events you want us to add to our event […]
Church World Service Jersey City
This is a hard post to write because there is so much that can be said about the refugee problems in this world. Where do I even begin? This article is not about that. It’s about an amazing organization that helps refugees and a community that welcomes them with open arms. I am proud to […]
Top 18 Things to Do in Jersey City this Weekend
Happy June! Start the month off right with some local fun. JC Fridays is here, and it’s a city-wide, all-day celebration of arts and culture in Jersey City. This year, it takes place on June 2nd and there’s a whole lineup of events to enjoy. Below are just a few of the events we’re looking forward to, […]
Top 8 Things to Do This Weekend in Jersey City
Slowly but surely, the weekend is quickly arriving. There are quite a few things happening this weekend and in the upcoming week. Squeeze in some last-minute Mother’s Day plans or help raise money for a good cause! Not interested in what you see on the list? Check out our Event Calendar for more options. Featured Events ChicpeaJC Turns […]
Dress for Success Annual Fundraiser
Last year, Lynn was invited to the Art & Soul event, benefitting Dress For Success but this year, she was on vacation with her family and could not attend. That’s where I stepped in and had the privilege to attend this year’s Dress for Success Annual Fundraiser at the Liberty House Restaurant! This year, they honored three amazing […]
Technochic
If you’ve attended one of the awesome LSC After Dark events recently, you may have spotted the TechnoChic booth, where guests created their own light up flower and bow tie pins. Natasha is the creator and owner of TechnoChic. She is a talented designer who has lived in Jersey City for almost six years. Natasha is currently running […]
Jersey City Kids Supporting Refugee Families
Mommies Heart to Heart is focused on teaching children how to be giving, compassionate individuals as a way to create a loving community. They are supporting Church World Service (CWS) here in Jersey City, which recently had 23 refugees scheduled for arrival over the course of 10 days. Due to the large amount, CWS and The Building Blocks […]
Luna De Papel
It was a beautiful cold day when I ventured into the Communipaw Ave area to meet the owner of Luna De Papel. To no surprise, the area is drastically different from my memories as a child visiting my grandmother on Johnston Avenue. With more homes being built and unique shops opening up, Communipaw is definitely an understated area. […]
Jersey City Poetry Slam
On Thursday night, three female writers competed in a performance poetry tournament to qualify to represent Jersey City at the “Women of the World Poetry Slam” in Dallas, Texas. “WOWPS” is a national competition hosted by Poetry Slam Inc., an organization that also certifies slam venues across the country. Jersey City Slam is a certified […]
2017 State of the City Address by Mayor Fulop
On 6 separate days and wards, Mayor Steven Fulop will deliver the 2017 State of the City Address to emphasize to residents the important role each community and individual plays in Jersey City’s progress. The speech will highlight administration results, such as the bringing the police department to over 900 officers and the creation of more affordable housing than any […]
Jersey City Nutcracker Recap
On Sunday, December 18, 1892, the very first Nutcracker premiered at the Mariinsky Theater in Saint Petersburg, Russia. This past Sunday, December 18, 2016, Nimbus Dance Works finished their run of The Jersey City Nutcracker at Frank R. Conwell Auditorium. The last 124 years have seen countless adaptations of the Petipa holiday classic. The ballet […]
Dress for Success – Joy Devlin
I attended the Dress for Success annual gala over the summer and completely fell in love with their mission. “The mission of Dress for Success is to empower women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.” After writing […]
Handbags of Hope Exchange “Belles in Pink”
On Sunday, October 16th I attended Handbags of Hope Exchange “Belles in Pink” Kentucky Derby themed breast cancer awareness brunch honoring the Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation. A diagnosis of triple negative breast cancer means that the three most common receptors known to fuel breast cancer growth are not present in the cancer tumor, meaning common treatments and […]
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 […]
Let’s Explore: Van Vorst Park
Where is Van Vorst Park? Roughly bordered by Christopher Columbus Drive, Marin Boulevard, Grand Street and Brunswick Street. Van Vorst Park is the centerpiece of the neighborhood, bordered by Jersey Avenue, Montgomery Street, Barrow Street, and York Street. I spoke with Jersey City Councilman, John Hallanan who has lived here his whole life – in […]
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. […]
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