Mayor Fulop recently announced that the online application for the Jersey City Summer Internship Program (JCSI) is now open! For anyone who doesn’t know, the JSCI program is for Jersey City public high school students where they have the opportunity to participate in paid internships in leading companies and institutions while also earning academic credit. JCSI is a part of […]
10 Venues for Hosting Awesome Kids Parties in JC
Planning your kid’s birthday soiree in Jersey City has now become a little easier. We compiled a list of local venues that offer amazing activities for kids’ parties. From Science, to Speed Racing, to Cooking themed party packages, your kids and their friends are sure to be thrilled! 1. Hudson PLAY 189 Brunswick Street This […]
Dirty Little Secrets of Parenting
Becoming a Mom did not transform me into a calm, patient, earth lady who floats in la la land wearing Birkenstocks, a white flowing dress, and flower crowns in my hair. And it didn’t make me a more organized, power woman who seamlessly juggles work, family, and love without breaking into a sweat every fucking […]
Jersey City Holiday Gift Guide 2016
Here at ChicpeaJC, we like to keep it local, and what better way than creating a local Holiday gift guide to help you find what you’re looking for during the Holidays? We have created a list of local stores that are placed into categories based off of the person you’re looking to buy a gift […]
French American Academy of Jersey City
I am so proud to be living in Jersey City, which according to an online study is considered the second most diverse city in the country. Half of the city’s residents also reported speaking a language other than English at home. It is a known fact that teaching your children a second language at a young age […]
Boys and Girls Clubs of Hudson County – Lyricism 101
Lyricism 101 is a class available at Boys & Girls Club of Hudson County that focuses on the elements of Hip Hop culture and music, while infusing literacy skills – the art of writing rhymes, poetry, and freestyling. The class has entered a national BGC contest where they had to submit an original rhyme about 1 of three topics. […]
Great Explorations Day at Hudson Montessori
On October 21, Hudson Montessori School had quite a busy day! Not only did they have their annual Scholastic Book Fair, but they also hosted Great Explorations Day – a launch day for the school’s yearlong themed study. For their Elementary students, they began learning about global explorers and presented what they’ve learned to an audience of parents. Elementary grades gathered […]
JCTC-KIDS Brings Alice in Wonderland to Jersey City
JCTC-KIDS presents Alice in Wonderland by Puppetworks, Sundays at 1:00 pm, from October 2nd to December 11th at Merseles Studios, 339 Newark Avenue, Jersey City 07302. Thousands of children and their families have discovered the time-tested magic of the marionette already through the Puppetworks productions presented by the children’s theater arm of Jersey City Theater […]
Top Twenty-Three Things to do This Weekend in Jersey City
This weekend’s list is probably one of the largest lists we’ve compiled in a while! We’ve got your films and your eats along wth events that’ll keep you dancing all night! Remember, your time off is about making memories to last a lifetime – so get out there and do just that! Can’t find any […]
String Theory Session 2 – Recap
Just a couple of weeks ago, String Theory held an information session at The Brightside Tavern, and it was a huge success! In order to give parents another opportunity to get to know String Theory Schools and Education, they held another session on Tuesday the 13th. We had a smaller group come out, but it […]
String Theory at The Brightside Tavern
On August 30th at The Brightside Tavern, String Theory Schools and Education hosted an information session for parents in the area interested in the charter school that will be coming to Jersey City in 2018. It was a great turnout – 70 people RSVP’d and made it to the session! The String Theory staff took the […]
Top 10 After-School Activities in JC
Calling all parents! Fall is here and it’s time to start getting your kids back in the groove of the school year. As a mom, I want my daughter to not only focus on academics but also have fun and learn something new. If you’re like me and want to keep your kid busy throughout the day, […]
Top Twenty Things to do This Weekend in Jersey City
Happy JC Fridays! If your week wasn’t crazy enough and you’re reading this then things are about to change and fast. Friday is going to be a day full of events (don’t forget to grab a JC Fridays map!), over forty of them that will be all across the city! Saturday and Sunday are toned […]
String Theory Schools and Education
Mini-chicpea, my little baby, is about to turn 4. It is so crazy how time flies! We are at the point where we are looking into options for her future. We have so many questions! Public schools? Charter school? Private? I don’t even know where to begin. A few months ago, I heard about String […]
HDSID Presents: Your Guide to Back To School
Parents: the school year is starting up soon! It’s time to make sure you have everything ready for your kids to start off on the right foot. From backpacks to tutoring lessons and from dentists to new gear, ChicpeaJC has you covered. The Historic Downtown Special Improvements district hooked us up with a list of the top spots […]
Singing with Molly!
Music and singing is a classical art form and skill of storytelling that has been passed down through the ages. Each of us individually has a voice, whether we choose to improve on it and tell stories lyrically is our choice. Local actress, musical theater, opera singer, and vocal teacher, Molly Dunn is one who […]
Top Things to do This Weekend in Jersey City!
The weekend isn’t the weekend until you’ve checked out the top things to do in Jersey City! We’ve got a list full of fun, kid-friendly, and of course adult-friendly events that all may or may not include ice cream at some point or another! So check it out and see if what we’ve picked will […]
Top Ten Things to do This Weekend in Jersey City!
The clouds and thunderstorms have drifted away for some intense sunshine and partying this weekend. Make sure you get your butts off the sofa and out this weekend because if you don’t, you will regret it! July 4th falls on a Monday this year, so we set up this week’s list a little differently. Join […]
Dear JC Teacher…
My kids have approximately 20 days of school left in the school year aka 120 hours left with their amazing teachers. And while this may be a reason to celebrate for you, my response is to fall down at your feet and beg for it not to end. I am frantically thinking to myself “Holy […]
Top Fifteen Things to do This Weekend in Jersey City
You know that feeling you get when you become so accustomed to routine? That dragging feeling where the days start to blend? We’re here to help you break that habit! By breaking that habit, we’ve got our list of the top fifteen events to check out this weekend. If you do something thrilling and out […]
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