If you get engaged, but don’t take awesome engagement photos – did it really happen? Well, of course it did. BUT that doesn’t mean you can’t use this exciting time…
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Women Chefs in Hudson County You Need to Know
Historically, the culinary industry has been dominated by men. However, women around Hudson County are taking charge in the food industry in various positions. In honor of Women’s History Month,…
Local Doctor Discusses Thyroid Health for Hypothyroidism Awareness Month
March is Hypothyroidism Awareness Month, and for those who don’t know, Hypothyroidism or ‘underactive thyroid disease’ is a very common disorder that has to do with thyroid glands not making…
New Fitness Studio, /Impact/ Hoboken, Opening on Willow
A brand new fitness studio called /impact/ Hoboken will be opening soon. Shortly after Work It Out announced its closure in January, the owner of Impact started renovating the space…
ThatzKoththu: Sri Lankan Street-Food Served in Hoboken by a Local Resident
For Thatz Somasundaram, a Hoboken resident + project manager by day and food enthusiast by night, koththu belongs to the street. The name, meaning chopped in Tamil, captures the way…
These 2 Moms Grew Little Hoboken to a Local Storefront for Parents + Kids
There’s something to be said for two moms joining forces to connect the community. This is exactly what happened back in 2016 when Melissa Wise and Cassie Mascari introduced Little…
All About Café Esmé, French-Style Eatery in Jersey City
Jersey City’s own little slice of Paris, Café Esmé, comes via Romania. The locale’s owner, Daniela Sarbu, 38, was born and raised in Romania and fell in love with the…
Meet Sparrow: Mastiff Puppy Mix Looking for Her Forever Home {+ So Are Her Siblings!}
Oftentimes, people think that they can only purchase a puppy from a breeder — but we’re here to tell you that that concept is NOT true — thanks to the…
Meet Tommy, a seven-year-old Chihuahua mix who weighs about six pounds and is a huge snuggle bug. He was surrendered to a municipal shelter after his family no longer had…
Dog Rescue ‘No Dogs Left Behind’ Opening in Jersey City
No Dogs Left Behind, a nonprofit dog rescue organization, is opening in Jersey City ― and is looking for volunteers. The new location will be located at 10 Webster Avenue…
Local Resources + Ways to Support Asian Communities Locally
You may be wondering what you can do to help the Asian and Asian-American communities amid a recent wave of attacks against Asian Americans that coincided with the spread of…
PlusThriftJC, a New Plus-Sized Online Thrift Store Started by Jersey City Locals
Jersey City residents Julie Khiry and Megan Ixim met at a local event over the summer and have stayed connected on Instagram ever since. Their friendship was born via the…