My name is Brittany Smith and I am a mama, local JC business owner, pediatric occupational therapist, and a health freak! While loading up on my vitamin C and wine, I am trying to keep up with my 3.5 year and my almost 2 month old. Preschool was my time to get work done and […]
Local and international COVID-19 updates – March 25, 2020
Jersey City is hosting a virtual Municipal Council meeting tonight at 6PM. Please visit www.jerseycitynj.gov/vcm to stream. Local New Jersey reported 736 new positive test results. The statewide total is now 4,402. 18 more COVID-19 related deaths, bringing the total number of casualties to 62. The number of Jersey City cases is reportedly over 100. Hudson County […]
Jersey City Braces for Economic Impact: Projected Financial Loss of $70 million Amid COVID-19 Crisis
Mayor Fulop shared details on Wednesday around Jersey City’s projected financial exposure amid the COVID-19 health crisis with the anticipated budget impact totaling $70 million – $50 million in revenue loss coupled with $20 million in added expenses in response to the health crisis. As cities large and small all across the nation can expect […]
Local and international COVID-19 updates – March 24, 2020
Many healthcare professionals are reusing masks due to a shortage of masks. If you have spare medical masks available, please consider donating them to local hospitals and Hackensack University Medical Center, which has been handling many COVID-19 patients and are currently running low on masks. Local Jersey City currently has 85 cases. Hudson County has 38 […]
5 services to virtually hang out with friends + family
In a time of social distancing, it’s understandable to miss your friends or family members. Set up a hangout to catch up and even play a few games! Netflix Party If you’re missing those movie nights, Netflix Party is a Google Chrome extension that allows you to set up an invite-only chat as you all […]
Support local businesses, buy a gift card
Many local businesses made the difficult decision to close their doors during the pandemic. In order to continue supporting these businesses while they wait for everything to get better, consider buying a gift card to enjoy their services once this is all over. You can get gift cards from most businesses, and many of them […]
Local and international COVID-19 updates – March 23, 2020
For all state updates, please visit covid19.nj.gov. Please stay home if you can, and wash your hands! Local Murphy has reported 7 additional deaths. Total casualties for COVID-19 in NJ: 27. Total cases in New Jersey: 2,844 There are currently 190 cases in Hudson County. A testing center in Hudson County will open on March 24th […]
The Jersey City COVID-19 Diaries
Been a crazy couple of weeks – feels like a strange dream or a movie. My husband and I started self-isolating Friday evening after I returned home from work; I took a quick run outside along the waterfront (keeping my 6ft+ distance from others), and grabbed a few essentials like almond milk and lemons from […]
Governor Murphy Announces Aggressive Social Distancing Measures to Mitigate Further Spread of COVID-19 in New Jersey
To mitigate the impact of COVID-19 and protect the capacity of New Jersey’s health care system for the state’s most vulnerable, Governor Phil Murphy today signed Executive Order No. 107, directing all residents to stay at home until further notice. The order provides for certain exceptions, such as obtaining essential goods or services, seeking medical […]
Local and international COVID-19 updates – March 20, 2020
Local Parking regulations in Jersey City are suspended, included meters and residential zone parking. The number of total statewide cases is now 890. There are 2 additional deaths, bringing the total fatalities to 11. The rise is the number of positive cases are a result of more testing and results coming in from private labs. […]
Fulop and healthcare professionals unveil screening system for potential emergency room influx
Mayor Fulop joined Christ Hospital healthcare professionals today to officially open a new system set up in temporary structures outside of the hospital’s emergency room to prescreen walk-ins before they enter the hospital building. This system will help streamline the admitting process by evaluating and identifying those who are infected with the coronavirus to ensure proper […]
Local and international COVID-19 updates – March 19, 2020
If you’re interested in looking at the number of cases by location in the United States, check out this map on NPR.org. It’s regularly updated to reflect accurate numbers. Local There are 742 confirmed cases in New Jersey, 9 confirmed deaths. Hudson County is reportedly up to 55 cases. There are now 25 confirmed cases […]
Maintain a healthy immune system with these foods + supplements
Vitamins and supplements won’t cure anything, but they can help maintain/boost the normal immune function as part of a balanced lifestyle in a time when it’s very necessary. With so many great antioxidant properties of fruit and veggies, here are just a few foods to consider buying to help you whether you’re healthy or sick. […]
Local and international COVID-19 updates – March 18, 2020
Be sure to keep up with any updates from local and national news sources, but don’t forget to take breaks from the overwhelming amount of information being provided on a daily basis. If you think you qualify for testing, find local health centers and call first to see if they have screening and testing available – […]
Ani Ramen giving away free family meal kits
On Thursday March 19th from 12PM to 6PM, Ani Ramen is providing free Family Meal Kits at 3 locations – Jersey City: 218 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ Maplewood: 149 Maplewood Ave, Maplewood, NJ Montclair: 401 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair, NJ Each Ani Ramen Family Meal Kit serves 3-4 people and contains Ani’s incredible broth, a hearty […]
Resources + Tips for At-Home Learning for Parents
With schools closing for the next few weeks, students are expected to finish their work and keep up their academic standing until school is back in session. If you’re a parent trying to find some structure or assistance as your children try to work on assignments, we have a few ideas that may help! Tips […]
Latest updates in Jersey City + New Jersey
Every day, there’s something new in the works as the country tries to crack down on the coronavirus spreading throughout communities. As of March 16th, New Jersey has a curfew to restrict unnecessary travel between 8PM and 5AM. The state wants any residents who don’t need to travel to simply stay home. Casinos, gyms, and […]
Jersey City Implements Executive Order To Fight Spread of COVID-19
Mayor Steven Fulop posted on Facebook about an hour ago the following message re-garding fighting the spread of COVID-19. “Yesterday evening we had our 4th positive case and we recognize where this can trend if we don’t get ahead of it. We were the first in the country (last week) to implement any restrictions on […]
Updates and measures as the city prepares for COVID-19
We’ve been staying on top of the news, obsessively hitting refresh on every platform out there, analyzing data, talking to city officials and people in the community. The truth is, people are getting sick, this is not “just the flu” and we don’t believe the Jersey City is taking this as seriously as they should. […]
Jersey City confirms first presumptive positive case of COVID-19
As of this morning, Jersey City has confirmed the first presumptive positive case of COVID-19. Several people went through the testing process (7) over the last few weeks who felt symptoms, and all tested negative on initial tests. This is the first time an individual has tested positive on the initial tests, and the city […]
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