Living in JC

Stay Informed, Stay Faithful: JC vs. COVID-19

Stay Informed, Stay Faithful: JC vs. COVID-19   A Proactive Approach If you didn’t know, Mayor Fulop has committed to daily updates on the coronavirus for residents of Jersey City to help keep everyone informed and up to date. Beginning March 16th at 3:00pm these

JC Nurse Teaches Coronavirus Prevention

JC Nurse Teaches Coronavirus Prevention Coronavirus uncertainty is all over the news and, as of Monday morning, in Jersey City four positive cases have been confirmed by city officials. While we wait for a solution, what to do in the meantime to protect ourselves and

Hidden Galleries of Jersey City: Eonta Space

Hidden Galleries of Jersey City: Eonta Space   Sometimes hidden gems are found in dead ends. Eonta Space, a gallery and performance space near Journal Square nestled into a quiet, residential neighborhood off Dekalb Ave, can be found down a narrow lane that would be

Boss Women of Jersey City: Sara Shah of Journ Beauty

Boss Women of Jersey City: Sara Shah of Journ Beauty   If you’ve ever met Sara Shah in person, it would be hard for you to imagine that she ever struggled with self-confidence. She is the type of woman with immense natural beauty and an

Heroic Women of Jersey City’s History

Heroic Women of Jersey City’s History As we celebrate Women’s History Month, we should take the time to reflect on the women throughout history who spent their lives fighting for women’s rights and trailblazing though many different fields of work and education so people of

Boss Women of Jersey City: Ruth Salas of Luna de Papel

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,

3 Unique Ways to Unplug in Jersey City

3 Unique Ways to Unplug in Jersey City Last night, after a 10-hour drive home from North Carolina, all I wanted to do was sit on the couch and watch something mindless on Netflix, an easy enough resolution until you actually turn on the TV,

Learn to Dance in Jersey City

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

Axol and Friends: Shaping the Next Generation

Axol and Friends: Shaping the Next Generation It was a chilly winter morning when Jonathan R. L. Grosso, founder of the socially-conscious startup Axol and Friends, greeted me at his door offering a warm cup of Earl Grey Tea. His modest, and well organized Jersey

Valentine’s Day Gift Guide

Valentine’s Day Gift Guide If you haven’t picked something up for your Valentine yet, check out this personality based Valentine’s Day Gift Guide for some inspiration!   For the Dancer Join Jersey City Ballroom for their Valentine’s Day Couples Dance and spice up your Friday