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9 Skills You Can Learn During Quarantine During this time of crisis where we’re still trying to grasp the extent of the situation and trying to guesstimate time lines, what exactly are we supposed to do? The general advice these days is to stay at

The Upside of Isolation: COVID-19 We here at Everything Jersey City like to look at the bright side of things and focus on the positive, even during a global pandemic. While so much is uncertain, the faint glimmer of a silver lining is that with

Boss Women of Jersey City: Ruth Salas of Luna de Papel   For many Jersey City residents and families, “Luna de Papel” has become a household name. This gorgeous crafting space located in Jersey City’s Bergen-Lafayette district has become synonymous with family, art education, warmth,

Learn to Dance in Jersey City   “The truest expression of a people is in its dance and in its music. Bodies never lie.” -Agnes de Mille Whether standing alone in front of a mirror in an empty studio, experiencing joy with a group of

Mana Contemporary and the Creative Soul of JC For the past decade, I have been living in Jersey City. In that time, I have seen so many places come and go, from galleries and shops, restaurants, hospitals, and even a museum. Sometimes I feel like

Binge-Worthy Shows for Winter   It’s 2020 (update: this list is great if you’ve got no idea what to watch during quarentine, also check out these other articles for quarantine suggestions, guides, and information), and binge-watching television is at its peak (as far as we

Flying Into A New Workout As I sat at my desk at the Everything Jersey City office, I overheard a conversation about a place called Body Soul and Pole. I couldn’t help but be intrigued by what this place was, and with more research and

Fall Things to Do in New Jersey We all know this time of year. The Jack-O-Lanterns have been removed, Halloween candy has been stored up high and out of reach, and the holiday season still isn’t upon us. What can often feel like an off-time

Marathon Runners: HITTING the WALL. Running the Distance Many moons ago when I ran a marathon, one of the dreaded conditions one might encounter when running any kind of endurance race is hitting the “Wall.” For trained marathon runners it tends to happen between the

Newark Ave: Nine Nights of Navratri   The holiday season is upon us! The Indian community in Jersey City every year organizes a special cultural program to carry forward their customs and traditions across generations on Newark Avenue. Thousands gather dressed in colorful dresses and