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…
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.
My Stories
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…
Hoboken’s Mask Mandate Lifted as of February 9th, City Hall Announces
The Hoboken mask mandate that was enacted in late December is being lifted. Per a press release and Nixle alert sent out this evening, Mayor Ravi S. Bhalla, the Hoboken…
On our 10th anniversary year of Hoboken Girl, allow us to reintroduce ourselves. Hi, we’re The Hoboken Girl, and we’re so excited you’re here. We are a team of locals…
Over the last few months, we’ve received some reports from local residents that a pack of coyotes was spotted in Edgewater. Most recently, in January 2022, there was a coyote…
The History of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Speeches in Jersey City
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” ~ Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. To get some background…
We’re Taking a Break — And You Should, Too
Dear HG readers and friends, As 2021 ends, we want to take a moment to express our gratitude to you (and let you know our OOOs are up til the…
Early Monday morning, sparks and fireballs flew — quite literally — through the air. The historic Chambord building in Hoboken burst into flames, which ultimately claimed two lives and damaged…
The fire that took two lives and dozens of businesses in Hoboken has bizarrely restarted on the other side of the building. Barsky Gallery posted on social media early this…