Wildlife spottings are increasingly common in our area — and not all of them are welcome. On the list of New Jersey Agricultural Department’s ‘report immediately’ (and destroy) are lanternfly…
Jennifer Tripucka
Jennifer Tripucka
View all my storiesJen is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of HobokenGirl.com. With deep entrepreneurial roots in Hudson County — as her grandparents owned textile businesses on Tonnelle Ave in North Bergen dating back to the 50s — she started the site as a Hoboken resident in 2012 to discover the amazing things happening in the area. She's a former digital editor at Conde Nast, and in a 'prior life' — was school counselor in a North Jersey elementary school. She can usually be found shopping at local boutiques, eating an Insta-worthy meal, walking her two pups, or watching Bravo TV and ordering takeout with her husband.
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This Puppy Rescued on 495 Near Hoboken Needs Our Help
While dogs and cats are sadly brought to rescues and shelters in the Hoboken and Jersey City area on the regular, this sweet puppy, about 4 months old, found himself…
While we love Hoboken’s charm and the mix of old and new in town, it’s hard to resist thinking about what Hoboken was like in the past – especially for…
7 Delicious Spots for Hummus in Hoboken and Jersey City
Despite its humble ingredients, consisting of chickpeas, olive oil, tahini, salt, and paper, hummus is a beloved condiment that can be found on many menus throughout Hudson County. The basic…
Dear Petite: A Chic, Minimalist Korean Boutique in Edgewater
Edgewater may not be known for an abundance of boutique shopping, but if you find yourself in the Promenade Shops, there is a store that you must visit. Meet Dear…
Hoboken and Jersey City have some serious options when it comes to where to grab a well-made cocktail and when it comes to margs — salted, frozen, on the rocks —…
Northern Lights May Be Visible from NYC, and No, It’s Not an April Fools Joke
The Northern Lights is a phenomenon that most often is associated with Iceland, Alaska, and other Arctic regions, but on rare occasions, this phenomenon heads south. So when we heard…
The 1-Year Anniversary of the Passing of Frank Volpe, Owner of Napoli’s
Frank Volpe loved Hoboken and its small-scale Manhattan style, as “it was just what he was looking for.” After working in his family’s NYC pizzeria for 12 years, he decided…
St. Peter’s in Jersey City STUNS Kentucky in Major March Madness NCAA Upset
If you filled out your March Madness bracket based on mascots, then, chances are you picked the St. Peter’s University Peacocks in Jersey City, and you’re going to be happy…
When it comes to going out with your wingman, there truly may be no better wingman ever in life than your dog. Seriously though, just walking down the street with…
Meatball Spots Worth Trying in Hoboken + Jersey City
We. Love. Meatballs. Meatballs are on the level of comfort food like a burger and fries or bowl of pasta without the major commitment and stomach ache afterward (unless you…
Apparently, Penn Badgley Has a Favorite Hoboken Coffee Shop
Celebrities frequent Hoboken and Jersey City quite often — especially when they’re filming movies in the area. And with working on set comes the need to be caffeinated. One such…