While last summer may feel like it was just a week ago, the reality is, we are now once again fast approaching warmer weather — with swimsuit season almost here.…
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Jersey City Restaurant, The Franklin, Expands to Secaucus
BYOB Italian restaurant in the Jersey City Heights, The Franklin, best known for its brunch, quickly became a local fave only having just opened in 2019. It’s also known for…
Food Truck ‘Disco Dillas’ Debuts in Hoboken This Week
We got word back in November 2021 that a new food truck called Disco Dillas was going to make its debut in Hoboken this year – you may recall the…
New Puerto Rican Floral Shop + Cafe Opens in Jersey City
A new business has emerged in Jersey City with dual specialties – a flower shop and cafe with its florist services at the forefront. Flor Y Cafe hosted its grand…
Where to Get a Lash Lift in Hoboken + Jersey City
A great lash look can have you waking up feeling and looking flawless. But with so many options out there, it is hard to decide which may be best for…
Accessories Boutique Opening in Jersey City Next Month
Arcos Upcycled, a new studio that will specialize in an array of accessories made of upcycled high-end materials, is opening at 521 Jersey Avenue in Jersey City. Read on to…
Gia Gelato + Cafe: A Sweet Taste of Argentina in Jersey City
Argentinian native Soledad Riquelme took over longtime Jersey City favorite Gia Gelato in early 2021 and has since made the cafe a destination for artists and gelato-lovers alike. What makes…
Jersey City’s More Life Cafe Announces Closure
More Life Cafe, a vegan restaurant in the West Side area of Jersey City located at 191 Mallory Avenue posted a sad message on its Instagram page – unfortunately, the…
22 Hoboken + Jersey City Women to Watch in 2022
2021 has been packed with uncertainty, challenges, joy, sadness, new opportunities, and more. It forced us to reflect on what we really want out of life both professionally and personally.…
Where to Treat Yourself to a Deluxe Pedicure in Hoboken
We all love a good pedi from time to time, but hear this out – a deluxe pedicure is the way to go, trust us. Hot stones, scented scrubs, and…
These Are the 38 Businesses That Opened in Hoboken This Year
It was an interesting year in Hoboken, as residents finally started to see recovery from the pandemic. Plenty of new life found itself in the Mile Square, with new opportunities…
LUPE Fund: Educating, Empowering, + Engaging Local Latinas
LUPE Fund is a volunteer-driven, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to educate, empower and engage Latinas through leadership and civic engagement by providing scholarships, educational and professional development programs,…