Looking for something to new to eat? Haven’t been keeping up with any new spots? Check out some of these recently-opened restaurants in the area! Two Crepes 276 1st St, Jersey City View this post on Instagram A post shared by Get In The Crepe Mood (@two_crepes) Along with their Union City location, Two Crepes […]
10 spots to watch football in Jersey City + Hoboken
Football season is back! Now with indoor dining open at 25% capacity and outdoor seating, stop by some local spots for dinner and football with the gang. Hudson Hall 364 Marin Blvd, Jersey City View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hudson Hall Jersey City (@hudsonhalljc) Hudson Hall has game day specials for […]
Jersey City Expands Recreational Opportunities
Jersey City Expands Recreational Opportunities to Improvise Youth Activities and Professional Development while Adhering to Safety Restrictions JERSEY CITY – Mayor Steven M. Fulop announced today the new Department of Recreation and Youth Development is offering small group in-person activities and virtual events while adhering to the New Jersey Department of Health “Guidance for Sports […]
Top pizza spots in Hudson County and NYC – Readers’ Choice Edition
Earlier this month, we asked you guys for your favorite places to get pizza in Hudson County and New York City, and you guys came through with responses! Here are all the pizza spots you guys recommended in and around Jersey City. Hudson County Razza – Jersey City View this post on Instagram A post […]
City Changes COVID-19 Testing Labs After Continued Slow Response Times
Mayor Fulop Changes COVID-19 Testing Labs After Continued Slow Response Times Jersey City was Previously Using BioReference which was the State of NJ’s Primary Testing Lab; New Partnership gives Residents Faster & Efficient Nasal Swab Testing Results in 48-72 Hours JERSEY CITY – Mayor Steven M. Fulop announced today the start of a new partnership to give […]
Jackson Hill Pop Up Initiative
The Jackson Hill pop-up is an initiative that started pre-lockdown. A very innovative approach to increasing small business presence in Jersey City. Spaces in Pop Up Jackson Hill are 10ft x 10ft converted shipping containers and access is given during business hours as well as an hour before and an hour after. The container village is […]
Nominations Open For Annual Jersey City Arts Awards
Awards Recognize Creative Excellence and Community Impact of Local Arts The Jersey City Arts Council (JCAC) is pleased to announce that nominations are now open for the 2020 Jersey City Arts Awards! Anyone can nominate a local artist or arts organization for recognition, and winners will be announced in December. Nominations for exceptional members of […]
The Slow Streets Pilot Program- Jersey City
Mayor Fulop and City Council Announce Latest Safety Measures Supporting Social Distancing to Help Businesses and Residents Recover New “Slow Streets” Enhances Administration’s Various Safety Initiatives to Accommodate the Current Need for more Space, Especially in Urban Areas JERSEY CITY – Mayor Steven M. Fulop announces the historic implementation of a Slow Streets […]
10 vegan/vegan-friendly spots to order delivery + takeout
Looking for vegan options while at home? Order from these local vegan and vegan-friendly spots in the area! Tea NJ View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tea NJ (@teanewjersey) Enjoy breakfast sandwiches, rice wraps, bubble tea, and more at Tea NJ. They’re open six days a week (closed Mondays) with delivery available […]
Jersey City Police Officer Tony Vlachos Wins Season 40 of Survivor!
We love happy news! JCPD North District officer Tony Vlachos wins Season 40 of hit show “Survivor” and will wins $2Million! Wow! This is his second win on the hit show and his third time participating. He is 46 years old, so this shuts down anyone saying “I’m too old to crush life”. JERSEY CITY […]
Jersey City Opens COVID-19 Testing to ALL Residents; New Mobile Testing Expands Capabilities Citywide to Provide Direct Access for Public and Senior Housing Sites
Next Steps Include Antibody Testing to Further Public Health and Safety Efforts JERSEY CITY – Mayor Steven M. Fulop announces increased efforts to offer COVID-19 testing by broadening efforts with expanded and targeting testing opportunities to ALL Jersey City residents. For the first time, mobile testing will be brought directly to some of our most vulnerable residents in […]
Jersey City Begins Phased Approach to Reopening Parks for Residents
Residents’ Health and Safety Remains Top Priority, includes Mental and Physical Wellbeing amid Quarantine JERSEY CITY – Mayor Steven M. Fulop announces the reopening of five major parks throughout Jersey City as a first step to safely help residents restore their routines through outdoor exercise and recreational activities while adhering to social distancing measures. The parks will […]
Series of Shootings in Jersey City
There’s been a rash of shootings in the last month on the south side of the city, amidst everything that is happening with the Corona-virus. We are in complete lockdown yet young kids are dying in our streets. Youth writer and activist Safa Mostafa reports. —– Up until March 31, Jersey City has only had […]
5 local women photographers to follow on Instagram
You know what they say: a picture is worth a thousand words. The amount of work behind each photograph is truly something to admire, and the photographers who are passionate about their work are worth highlighting just as much as the photos themselves. Here are five women photographers in the area who are worth checking […]
ChicPizza now available at Tony Boloney’s JC
The ChicPizza is now available at Tony Boloney’s in Jersey City for one week! Tony Boloney’s and I collaborated to create a pizza with my father’s Moroccan-Israeli spice along with beet hummus, lebna, cauliflower, quinoa, feta, za’atar, and harissa tahini. You can order it now online, listed under Vegan pies (please note that the pizza […]
Jersey City Water; What’s the Deal on Safety?
Written by Maria Baab Late last year, residents of Jersey City were struck with panic as a local publication unleashed a headline stating that carcinogenic contaminants are prevalent in Jersey City tap water. Citing data from nonprofit organization the Environmental Working Group (EWG), Daniel Hubbard reports that chromium was detected at 0.0468 ppb for Jersey […]
Top things to do this weekend in Jersey City + NYC
Have fun this weekend with drinks, art, music, and more! Jersey City Thursday LSC After Dark: Science Speakeasy January 16 @ 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Liberty Science Center, 222 Jersey City Blvd Stop by LSC After Dark for the return of the science speakeasy! Enjoy cocktails, a casino floor, and bites from Midnight Market. […]
We are Jersey City
Where do I begin? The moment I heard about the shooting or the moment I realized it was a mass shooting? I won’t lie, I’m writing this on a Friday night after another vigil and I’m still processing. I’m processing that the city that raised me had a mass shooting. It doesn’t feel real yet. […]
Where to get a Christmas tree in and around Jersey City
One of the most notable parts of the holidays is getting a Christmas tree and decorating it with ornaments. If you’re still looking for a Christmas tree, here are 7 spots in/near Jersey City to get a tree! Porta, Jersey City 135 Newark Ave View this post on Instagram A post shared by Porta Jersey […]
JC Cribs Episode 4: Kayvon & Anna Zand
Welcome to Episode 4 of Jersey City Cribs. Halloween edition! Kayvon and Anna Zand are fabulous Jersey City residents and Halloween is clearly their favorite holiday! I found Kayvon on Instagram a few months ago, and was super intrigued by him and his wife’s eclectic style and figured their home would follow suit. Kayvon is a […]
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