Updated April 2, 2020 at 12:45 PM – Techqueria, a 501c3 nonprofit that serves the largest community of Latinx in Tech, recently launched a fund to support undocumented members who are negatively impacted by COVID-19 since they are being left out of most initiatives, legislation (like the trillion-dollar stimulus plan) and support systems. They are […]
NJ Spot – Van Gogh’s Ear Cafe
If you have ever wondered what it would be like to enter a famous painting, you have to visit Van Gogh’s Ear Cafe in Union, New Jersey. This whimsical and cozy cafe is like taking a step into The Starry Night. With a mural based off of the famous painting, live music twice a week, […]
8 Donut Spots to Visit in New Jersey
Doughnut, donut – spelled differently, but it’s the same delicious treat we all know and love. It’s difficult to imagine a world without donuts which is why some people think of creative ways to jazz up traditional donuts. From sprinkles and jelly to the most unthinkable donut flavors, you name it – New Jersey has […]
7 Haunted + Creepy Places in New Jersey
New Jersey is home to some of the most haunted and creepiest spots in the country, so much that we have our own dedicated site for weird, abandoned, and haunted areas in the state. Don’t let the Halloween season end without visiting one of these haunted spots in New Jersey! If you want to check […]
Five Corn Mazes in New Jersey to Visit this Fall
When I was younger, I always looked forward to fall because that meant one thing: a day-long trip to a corn maze followed by pumpkin picking and browsing through all the apples at the farm stand. If you want to take the family or invite your friends to a fun afternoon at a corn maze, […]
Apple + Pumpkin Picking in New Jersey and New York
‘Tis the season! As you prepare for the colder weather, plan out some fun activities for yourself, your friends, and/or your family. You can’t go wrong with picking apples and pumpkins. Check out these spots in New Jersey and New York! New Jersey Alstede Farms Chester, NJ Hours: 9AM to 6PM daily View this post […]
7 Amusement Parks to Visit this Summer
It’s summertime, which means thrill rides are back in season! Plan a trip to one of these amusement parks in the area with friends or family. Six Flags Jackson, NJ A Jersey classic, Six Flags Great Adventure has a bunch of rides for adults and kids along with Hurricane Harbor’s water rides and their Safari […]
Podcasts to Check Out If You Haven’t Already
Podcasts have been getting a lot of traction in the past few years. Whether you’re looking for a new podcast or have never found a podcast that you actually enjoy, here are a few local (and non-local) podcasters! Local Talk on the Hudson Every Wednesday at 9PM, tune into this political podcast that gives attention […]
Is the end to the “War on Drugs” in New Jersey on the horizon?
The excitement surrounding the growth of the cannabis industry is contagious. Arcview Market Research anticipates North American sales to top $20.2 billion by 2021. Despite opposition from current Attorney General Jeff Sessions the future of the cannabis industry appears to be bright, unless, you are a person of color. Communities of color are still facing […]
New Ferry Service at Harborside
Today marks the opening of the ferry service at Harborside! This ferry service links Harborside to the West 39th Street Ferry Terminal in Midtown Manhattan and to the Brookfield Place/Battery Park City Ferry Terminal in Lower Manhattan. The ferry service at Harborside is now the fourth NY Waterway commuter ferry terminal in Jersey City, with the terminal […]
JC Getaways: The Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY
One of the best parts of living in Jersey City is having access to so many great restaurants. Not only are we across the river from one of the best food cities in the world, but we also have a vibrant food scene of our own with new places opening up constantly. So driving two […]
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