A brand new LGBTQ+ café arrived in Hoboken back in April. Uncle Milton’s Café, a shop with a specific dedication to being LGBTQ-friendly, according to its owner, had its grand…
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All About Queen Latifah + Her Jersey City Roots
Hoboken + Jersey City have been home to many celebrities — and during Pride Month, we take the time to celebrate a New Jersey icon who officially came out last…
Nathan Lane: One of Jersey City’s Most Famous Entertainers
Hakuna Matata, what a wonderful phrase! For all The Lion King fans out there, Timon and Pumbaa are two of the most lovable characters. The voice actor behind Timon is…
This Jersey City Comedian Has Shows at Dorrian’s Each Week
Meet Rich Kiamco — a local comedian who’s originally from Wood Dale, Illinois. Rich currently lives in the Lincoln Park section of Jersey City, and he has been performing comedy…
Six26 + Jersey City Pride Festival are Hosting an LGBTQ+ Vow Renewal
Many of us remember where we were when the Supreme Court legalized marriage for everyone in all 50 states on June 26th, 2015. To honor this historic day in LGBTQ+…
Hoboken’s Alfred Kinsey: The ‘Sex Doctor’ Who Broke the Binary
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…
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…
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…
Hudson Pride Center to Host First Annual LGBTQ+ Prom Fundraiser
Hudson Pride Center is adding to the LGBTQ+ themed events. The organization will be holding its first annual Prom Fundraiser in Jersey City on June 10th – which is open…
This Couple Had 2 Local Engagements — 1 in Front of the Jersey City Courthouse
Samantha and Stephanie Hagans are a Jersey City couple that has lots of local ties in their love story. The duo has been married for four months now and lives…
LGBTQ+ Events Happening in Hudson County + NYC This April
April is here, so it’s time to get queer. This is the first month of a local Hoboken + Jersey City events guide for LGBTQ+ people, and it includes paint…
This Women-Owned, LGBTQ+ Business Is Making Waves at Local Pop-Ups
Meet Cindy Rau and Natalia Ocampo – two Jersey City women behind Allies 4 All, a pop-up shop that strives to be eco-friendly. The business has Jersey City roots through…