“Welcome to the jungle it gets worse here every day. You learn to live like an animal in the jungle where we play” yes, Axl Rose totally pegged any park in this city, a jungle with thousands of little crack-head monkeys. We all know that the weather will eventually warm up and our caged animals […]
Sensory Kids & Social Minds Autism Awareness Celebration & Fundraiser
Sensory Kids & Social Minds (located at 158 Newark Avenue, Downtown Jersey City), has been providing valuable pediatric therapy services for children with special needs in Hudson County and beyond for the past ten years. They recently celebrated their 10th anniversary by having a special fundraiser. The event also coincided with Autism Awareness Month (April) and the celebration […]
Charles & Co. Block Party
I LOVE BLOCK PARTIES. Spring is here and it’s getting really nice out, bring out the family this Saturday from Noon-6pm for the Charles and Co. Block party! There will be fun for the whole family and I got the scoop as to what is in store. I interviewed Eric and Paul Silverman a few […]
Top 14 Things To Do This Weekend in Jersey City
If you are looking for places to go or things to do this weekend for Mother’s Day, then look no further! We have compiled a list of unique things you can do this weekend right here in Jersey City. It might be tough to get last minute reservations so why not do something different for […]
Top Twenty Things To Do This Weekend in Jersey City!
Think of that time of the year where spring begins morphing into summer… You’ve got a cool drink in your hand, the outside of your glass is perspiring as you read through a column on your laptop. Panning the screen, you suddenly look away and out your window — birds fly past in formation. You […]
Smile Preschool for Autism
“One in 68 children are now diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder nationally — with boys nearly five times more likely than girls to have autism. New Jersey’s numbers are even more startling: one in 45 children, with a boys’ rate of one in 28.” Sherry Sing, owner of Smile Preschool and Nursery as well as new […]
JC Families Education Guide
JCFamilies would like to share with all CHICpeaJC followers the JC Education Guide 2015- 2016. Parents are often overwhelmed by the complexity of the education placement process and JCFamilies put a guide together that provides some information about different types of schools together with a list of some schools, daycares and activity centers options in Jersey City and surrounding neighborhoods. http://jcfamilies.com/jc-education-guide-2015-16/
Why I Am Not Moving to the Burbs
Don’t tell anyone, but I grew up in the suburbs of Long Island. I remember thinking that if I lived there long enough, I would shrivel up and die from boredom. Fast forward to the year 2016, living in Jersey City for 13 years with, dare I say, 2 kids. Granted my kids are too […]
ChicpeaNews
From the Mayor’s Office Ward A Community Meeting Despite Wednesday’s inclement weather, Ward A’s town hall meeting had a high turnout. The town hall style meeting offered residents a unique opportunity to have an informal discussion with the mayor on issues facing their community, and how City Hall could better meet their needs. Residents expressed […]
Top Twelve Things to do This Weekend in Jersey City! Holiday Edition!
This weekend is going to be a great one for friends and families! We’ve got dancing, shopping, and Santa and his elves and they’re all coming out for the holidays. We can start spreading some holiday cheer and making sure we check off all of the people on our gift list! There’s so much going […]
Pathfinders at PS 22
A few days ago I was invited by Oscar Velez, Principal of PS 22 to participate at their Path Finders day which brings in local Jersey City entrepreneurs to come speak and present to the students about their unique careers. I was so honored to have been included amongst some of Jersey City’s finest people; […]
New City Kids
“New City Kids provides teen leadership development and performing arts opportunities to at-risk, low-income children and teenagers in Jersey City. New City Kids mission is “Loving kids for change to create a community of academic, leadership, musical, and spiritual development.” New City Kids is a safe place for children to come after school, do their […]
Top 13 Things to do This Halloween in Jersey City
Get ready for Halloween folks because Jersey City is about to get spooky! We’ve wrapped up the top thirteen Halloween events for people of all ages, shapes, and forms. Not interested in what we’ve picked out? Make sure you head to the CHICpeaJC Event Calendar and find the fit for your weekend! Friday 1. Gymboree […]
6th Annual Washington Park LIVE! Arts & Music Festival
This weekend was once again packed with events throughout the city, but one of the most exciting events of them all was the 6th Annual Washington Park LIVE!. The eastern section of Washington Park was once again transformed into a super artsy venue full of food vendors, live music, murals, a beer garden, face painting, and […]
The Hamilton Park BBQ Recap
What a way to spend a Saturday! My eight-year-old sister Vianka and I made our way over to Hamilton Park’s annual BBQ festival. As soon as we got there we smelled the sweet smell of smoky goodness. We made a lap around all the tents to see what our options were, and Vianka immediately took […]
Top Twelve Things to do This Weekend in Jersey City
The weekends have finally calmed down enough for us to resume our top events to attend on our break from the work week! This week has already started off very strong with the beginning of Jersey City Fashion Week and the Golden Door Film Festival there’s oh-so-much great stuff going on. To celebrate the start […]
The 6th Annual Hamilton Park BBQ
The 6th annual Hamilton Park BBQ Festival is less than a week away – this Saturday, September 26th from noon to 8pm at Hamilton Park! The BBQ Festival is going to be a great time for the whole family. This event is not just a great party, with delicious food, live music and fun for […]
Top Fifteen Things to do This Weekend in Jersey City: JC Fridays Edition
There is so much going on this weekend that our calendar is literally overflowing with events. Jersey City is going to be bustling with arts and music and so much more that we had to reduce it all down to a list of Fifteen. Fifteen might seem a bit underwhelming but it’ll give a great […]
Henry Greenfield
Cross-country road trips are a bucket list staple for many Americans. Few, however, would dare consider a cross-country bike ride – unless you’re Henry Greenfield. A 24-year-old Jersey City native and active cyclist, Henry is nearing the one year anniversary of his 50 day, 3400 mile long fundraising bike trip from Jersey City to California. […]
Free Kayaking Day at The Jersey City Reservoir
Did you know that you can go kayaking and fishing in Jersey City? No, I’m not referring to various spots at the waterfront. Right in the middle of Jersey City Heights is a hidden gem. Behind those stone walls you’ve probably driven by between Summit and Central Avenue sits reservoir number three. I’ve lived in […]
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