Hoboken and Jersey City are packed full of artistic inspiration — and one local artist took notice. For decades, artist Richard La Rovere has documented the buildings and streets of…
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Things to Do in Asbury Park, New Jersey
Summer’s in full swing and there’s still plenty to do to soak up the season. The food; the beaches; the fun, crazy crowd — nothing beats a weekend down the…
77 Things to Do in Hoboken + Jersey City This Weekend | July 14-17
The warm weather events in Hudson County and beyond over the weekend are plentiful. This week’s local Hoboken + Jersey City events guide has everyone covered with a sip and…
Jersey City’s Juice Joint Celebrates its Opening
A new cafe in Jersey City promises to be more than a juice bar. Autumn Velez and Maurice Burnell, owners of the Juice Joint, located at 1180 Summit Avenue in…
Torta Truck in Jersey City is Getting its Own Brick + Mortar
A food truck beloved for its delicious tortas is opening a shop here in Jersey City. The Torta Truck Torteria & Taqueria will open later this summer at 413A Central…
Leila’s Plants in Jersey City is Celebrating its Opening Today
Jersey City resident Mariel Acevedo has always had a passion for plants. Mariel grew her collection and learned more about different kinds of plants for much of her life and…
Chofi Taco y Birria: A Taste of Puebla, Mexico in Union City
There’s nothing quite like authentic Mexican tacos made with love and attention to generational storytelling. Chofi Taco y Birria — a family-run Mexican restaurant located at 1706 Summit Avenue in…
On This Day in History: The Hamilton Duel in Weehawken Heights
When Hamilton first debuted on Broadway in 2015, it took the world by storm. The music and lyrics created by Lin-Manuel Miranda echoed through theaters (and now, homes. Thanks, Disney+!)…
22 Things to Do in New Jersey This Weekend | July 7-10
We’re still on summer break — but there’s a variety of fun events still happening in New Jersey over the next few days. This week’s local Hoboken + Jersey City…
Hoboken Terminal is Getting Revitalized + Other Big Hoboken News Stories This Week
There’s a lot happening in Hoboken this week. In the past few days alone, the City has lowered the local speed limit to 20 mph, down from 25 mph; it…
Where to Buy a Bathing Suit in Hoboken + Jersey City
Summer is here, which means so is swimsuit season. There’s no better way to look forward to fun in the sun than shopping for brand new attire. Luckily, Hoboken and…
Jersey City Fireworks Show is Back with a Local Food Festival
Jersey City’s Fourth of July Celebration and Fireworks event are once again returning. This year, the City of Jersey City will once again be working with the Jersey Night Market,…