Health + Fitness

Greener JC Announces Final Round 3 of the Greening Your Business Grant  By Greener JC Intern, Carolyn Abdalla   Greening Your Business Grant  Greener JC is thrilled to announce Round 3 of the Greening Your Business Grant! Round 3 is now open and accepting applications

Celebrating Self-Care Awareness Month with Joy Mental Fitness in Jersey City  Nurturing the Soul: The Therapist’s Perspective on Self-Care with Mi Cao   Do you find yourself constantly putting the needs of others before your own? Are the demands of daily life leaving you feeling

Guide to Kid-Friendly Parks in Jersey City   Living in Jersey City has boundless opportunities to have fun and enjoy being outdoors. And if you have kids, there are several parks around the city for all ages to enjoy. Each park offers unique opportunities for

The Flow Initiative Celebrates Passage of Bill A1349 Offering Free Menstrual Health Products in New Jersey Public Schools On August 23, 2023, a significant milestone was reached in New Jersey as Governor Phil Murphy signed Bill A1349 into law. This new legislation mandates that public

Celebrating National Holistic Therapy Day in Jersey City   Holistic Therapy Day, celebrated annually on July 26, honors the approach that treats the human body as a unified entity, embracing the connection between the mind, body, and soul. By incorporating practices like meditation, mindfulness, yoga,

Your Guide to Adult Leagues in Jersey City   Do you miss playing a team sport? The camaraderie, the encouragement from your teammates, and the exhilaration of achieving victory together? Or you may want to get out more, start something new, and meet new people.

Delicious Dishes for a BBQ Gathering   With the summertime here, hosting and attending BBQs with family and friends is very popular. This means planning what you will grill, what side dishes for your guests to enjoy, and if you’re attending one, you may want

Your Guide to Gluten-Free Options in Jersey City   Jersey City’s vibrant and diverse food scene is a culinary playground offering a selection of global cuisines. Fortunately, local restaurants and cafés have embraced the gluten-free movement, ensuring those with dietary restrictions can indulge without worry.

Celebrating Period Poverty Awareness Week with The Flow Initiative    During the last week of May, we come together across the United States to recognize and address the pressing issue of period poverty. From May 22nd to May 28th, known as Period Poverty Awareness Week,

Jersey City’s Marathon Recap The Jersey City Road Runners (JCRR), in partnership with the City of Jersey City and CompuScore, successfully put together its inaugural Jersey City Marathon and Half Marathon on Sunday, April 23rd. Many runners, both residents and outside of Jersey City, had