Before the LGBTQ+ community had made the headway it’s made today, many pop culture milestones helped familiarize Americans with LGBTQ+ issues. Lil Nas X, Brokeback Mountain, Queer Eye for the…
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Play! Hoboken + Mile Square Theatre Team Up to Help Parents Enjoy a Date Night
For couples with children in need of a date night, two local spots have teamed up to provide parents with an evening at the theatre while the kids enjoy some…
Mojo Coffee’s 2nd Location is Opening — Plus Updates on Salon Gatto
A few months back, we got word that not one but two women-owned businesses in Hoboken were expanding and opening second locations in the Mile Square. Mojo Coffee Company and…
Salt + Ginger Opens on Grove Street in Jersey City
A new restaurant has taken over the former spot of Wild Fusion. Salt + Ginger, a new Chinese eatery, has opened at 313 Grove Street in downtown Jersey City. The…
78 Things to Do in Hoboken + Jersey City This Weekend | June 2-5
It’s officially June and summer happenings are on everyone’s calendars in Hudson County. This week’s local Hoboken + Jersey City events guide has everyone covered with the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee…
NYC’s UN Plaza Grill is Hosting Pop-Up Chefs From Around the World
The UN Plaza Grill, located at 845 United Nations Plaza in New York City, has launched a brand new series of menus to celebrate chefs and cuisines from around the…
The True Mother of Drag: Hoboken’s Own Marsha P. Johnson
Long before RuPaul sashayed from the runway and into America’s hearts, there was Marsha P. Johnson and a deep connection to Hoboken. But what did Marsha, the “true Mother of…
The Legacy of Tom Olivieri, Hoboken Latino Activist, Through His Daughter’s Eyes
We seldom meet people who witness an issue and dedicate their lives to the cause and to righting that wrong. Fighting against injustices in the world is no easy task,…
Hoboken’s Historic Role in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
We’re all familiar with the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade floats — though we often don’t think about the people behind their creation. The Hoboken Historical Museum recently brought the enchanted…
New Jersey is Growing Increasingly Diverse, According to New Study
Anyone who lives in New Jersey knows that it’s a wonderfully diverse place to live. Jersey City in particular was rated the most diverse city in the United States for…
Pride Events Happening in Hudson County This Month
June is here, which means it’s officially Pride Month. Though Hudson County officially celebrates Pride in August, there are still lots of fun events happening in June to honor and…
Peruvian + Italian Fusion Restaurant ‘Ragazzo’ Opens in The Heights
Ragazzo Restaurant, an Italian and Peruvian eatery, recently opened in The Heights in Jersey City. Ragazzo is more than a fusion restaurant — it’s a partnership between a mom from…