Even the busiest members of the community can still find ways to support the causes nearest and dearest to their hearts. There are a variety of philanthropic organizations in Hudson…
Lara Cohn
Lara Cohn
View all my storiesLara is a public relations and marketing communications consultant who moved to Hoboken over seven years ago after living on the Upper West Side in Manhattan {she says the skyline views are much better from this side of the Hudson}. A Lehigh University graduate with a degree in journalism, she can be found volunteering in the community, practicing yoga at Urban Souls, meeting friends for coffee at Hudson Coffee or Choc O Pain, and enjoying wine at her favorite spots in town including Court Street, The Brass Rail, and Bin 14.
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A Comprehensive Guide to Hoboken + Jersey City Live Music Spots
Maxwell’s was the venue for live music in Hoboken since the ‘70s and a launching pad for a diverse group of emerging artists like R.E.M., The Replacements, New Order, Pixies,…
Hoboken is one square mile, packed with 60,419 residents, per the 2020 Census. Whether you live uptown, midtown, or downtown, there is a ward for you, and a councilperson to…
From Oreos to Twinkies: Hoboken’s Sweet + Savory History
Hoboken is the home of the first recorded game of baseball (check out the bases at the four corners between 10th and 11th and Washington Streets where Elysian Fields used…
Back-to-School Discounts for Teachers in Hoboken + Jersey City
It’s back-to-school season across the country. Teachers in New Jersey spend close to $500 per year out of their own pockets on school supplies, and nine out of 10 educators…
Where to Throw a Baby Shower in Hoboken + Jersey City
Calling all soon-to-be moms and dads. When looking for the perfect location to throw a baby shower in Hoboken or Jersey City, there are many amazing venues to choose from…
Places in Hoboken + Jersey City to Work From Home
The three letters that can make or break the week, depending on your company’s policy: WFH (aka working from home). If you don’t know what the acronym means, you probably…
The Best Spots in Hoboken + Jersey City for Frozen Drinks
It’s hot. With 90+ degree temp days upon us, the dog days of summer are in full swing. If sipping a frozen drink with a mini umbrella while on a…
The Best Spots in Hoboken to Post Event Flyers
Our Thursday list of event happenings in Hudson County is a great place to get the word out online about an upcoming charity or business event. But in Hoboken, printed…
The Best Spots in Hoboken + Jersey City to Go to Alone
For those nights when it’s been a rough day and friends or your S.O. are stuck at work or have other plans, but you really, really don’t want to go…
The Oldest Businesses in Hoboken
We’re sure you’ve seen the blue and white HBKN “This Place Matters” signs in Hoboken business windows recently. But if you’re not sure who put them there or what they…
Hoboken + Jersey City Spots Open on Labor Day 2019
Many of us will be clearing out of Hudson County over Labor Day weekend to enjoy the surf, sun, and sand one last time before the unofficial end of summer.…