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Tips For A Plastic Free July– And Beyond!

How to Practice A Plastic Free July Written By Sophia Prieto, Greener JC Intern   The summer months have arrived, and after over a year of being stuck at home, everyone is eager to regain some semblance of normality. From Fourth of July barbecues with

17 Perfect Day Trips for Spring & Summer

17 Perfect Day Trips for Spring & Summer It’s finally time to enjoy the outdoors. Sure, you could go to the park or into the city, but what if you want to change it up? Here are 17 locations near Jersey City that are perfect

Ways to Celebrate Earth Day 2021 in Jersey City

Ways to Celebrate Earth Day 2021 in Jersey City   The first Earth Day was held 51 years ago on April 22, 1970, now every April we celebrate environmental achievements and raise awareness for the need to protect our planet for future generations. There is

Spring Cleaning for the Community

Spring Cleaning for the Community   Often when we talk about spring cleaning, we think about committing a weekend to finally wiping off the layers of dust behind the TV and shaking the kitchen rugs out on the stoop. For many of us who spent

Women’s History Month: The Flow Initiative 

Women’s History Month: The Flow Initiative    During Women’s History Month, we’re spotlighting incredible historical and current history-making women across the world as well as local women and their greatest female inspirations that empower them to make a difference every day. When one thinks of

Women’s History Month: Jersey City Women’s Collaborative

Celebrating Women’s History Month with Jersey City Women’s Collaborative   During Women’s History Month, we’re spotlighting incredible historical and current history-making women across the world as well as local women and their greatest female inspirations that empower them to make a difference every day. EJC

14 Reasons Why We Love Jersey City

14 Reasons Why We Love Jersey City We’ve all spent a lot more time close to home over the past 11 months. Maybe that’s allowed you to get to know your neighborhood better. Maybe you’ve had a chance to explore other areas of Jersey City.

Go Solar, Community Solar!

Go Solar, Community Solar! Jersey City residents can now join the renewable energy revolution through New Jersey’s new Community Solar Energy Pilot Program. The community solar program is part of the State’s commitment to environmental justice by providing equitable access to renewable energy and supports

Small Business Saturday 2020 Local Gift Guide

Small Business Saturday 2020 Local Gift Guide   With Small Business Saturday coming up this weekend on the 28th, our local businesses need our support to stay open in the face of the ongoing pandemic this year more than ever before. Considering dropping the big

7 Jersey City Farmers Markets for Fresh Produce

7 Jersey City Farmers Markets for Fresh Produce   *Hours Updated July 2021*   Jersey City is incredibly excited to have been able to welcome back their farmers markets during these uncertain times. Shopping outside can be a refreshing change with fresh air circulating and