Living in JC

Jersey City Swarms to Busy Bee Organics

Within minutes of stepping inside the grand opening party at Busy Bee Organics’ new brick and mortar store in the Heights, it was evident that Jersey City is bursting with pride over the new storefront and the owners’ success.

Eyes on the Prize: Coaching for Change

Eyes on the Prize: Coaching for Change   Many, many years ago, my third grade teacher, who I don’t recall as a woman prone to smiling, told me that she could tell my dad was smiling the whole time she spoke to him by phone

Thinking Big In Your Small Apartment

Thinking Big In Your Small Apartment   Accept The Inevitable Part of succeeding at apartment living is knowing that you need to have a certain keen eye for making the most of what you can get within your budget. It’s a skill that develops with

Making it Theirs in Jersey City: Evan and Kate Gilbert

Making it Theirs in Jersey City: Evan and Kate Gilbert   Family First For Evan and Kate Gilbert, choosing to live their life with that motto was a decision they reached early on in their journey together. At a pre-marriage retreat during their engagement, the

Boss Women of Jersey City: Assia Wilson of UPS & Sayallures

Boss Women of Jersey City: Assia Wilson of UPS & Sayallures   From working years of odd jobs to owning two successful businesses in her hometown – Assia Wilson’s story of entrepreneurship proves that bright opportunities are more than possible in Jersey City. As a

Family-Friendly Activities for Every Season

Family-Friendly Activities for Every Season No matter the season, there’s plenty of fun to be had for all ages in Jersey City! With more young families moving across the river and calling JC home, there’s more opportunities than ever for fun, imaginative, and unique experiences

3 Reasons to Move to Jersey City

Three Reasons Why You Should Move to Jersey City Now  If you ask a commuter in the morning speed-walking through Exchange Place at 7:30 a.m. why they live in Jersey City, you’ll most likely hear, “I work in The City, and it’s cheaper to live

10 Delicious Jersey City Food Joints Under $5

10 Delicious Jersey City Food Joints Under $5 The Jersey City culinary scene is unmatched for its rich, diverse options of restaurants that regularly top every “best in Jersey” lists. While a three-course meal and a flaming cocktail at Cellar 335 or a New York

Jersey City: A History & The Future

Jersey City: A History & The Future   “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore, Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!” – Inscribed

The Looks and Stares, But Not at Jane Do

The Looks and Stares, But Not at Jane Do   Eyes, just so many eyes on you. From the moment you walk into a gym and the moment you walk out, eyes are always staring your way. Sometimes it’s judgment, and other times it’s attraction,