It comes as no surprise to anyone who’s lived in Jersey City for over 10 years that the city is changing. It’s becoming more expensive, high-rises are popping up almost overnight, and the cost of living is pushing people out. Gentrification has become a larger discussion recently because we’re seeing more and more people unable […]
The Truth About Jersey City
I wrote this blog post almost a year ago. It’s been sitting in our drafts folder ever since… I guess you could say it took time for me to have the courage to post this article. But…The truth shall set you free. I’ve been writing about Jersey City for the last three plus years. I’ve […]
Montgomery Gardens Implosion
This morning marked the demolition of the Montgomery Gardens in Jersey City. The morning was quiet with the sun rising over the New York skyline. Directly below stood mere carvings of what the Montgomery Gardens used to be. Tensions have been running high since a thundering roar echoed throughout the streets. As the dust settled […]
gentrification: The Changing Landscapes of Jersey City
A few weeks ago I interviewed artist Sam Pullin aka Bedbugs In Love for an art post. During the interview he told me about an exhibit his girlfriend Allison was curating surrounding the hot topic of gentrification. I wanted to show my support and went to check it out on the day it opened with […]