If you've ever dreamed of having a rope swing hanging from the rafters in your living room, then you are in luck. This storied penthouse in downtown Jersey City not only boasts a swing, but also a sound-proof music studio that once hosted the likes of Queen Latifah, the Pet Shop Boys, Bruce Springsteen and New Order.

With more Downtown JC residents moving to Bergen-Lafayette, the need has increased for local spots to eat. Here are our top three picks that provide yummy bites without having to leave the neighborhood.

Towering over Jersey City’s Hilltop neighborhood, the Hudson County Courthouse is a building many locals hope they never have to enter. But the hulking Beaux-Arts structure isn’t just home to plaintiffs and defendants; it’s a reminder of the city’s past and a symbol of what can happen when historical preservation is done right.

Next week, serial restaurateur Mat Kopec will open his third Jersey City outpost in the former La Conguita space on Grove Street. Sad as it was to see La Conguita go, the neighborhood couldn’t have asked for a more worthy replacement.

Our weekly news roundup of New Jersey stories you may have missed. This week, Mayor Fulop won't run for governor, reval process to start in Jersey City, Newark to get NJ's first safe haven for chronically homeless, and more.

The Hamilton Park Neighborhood Association has officially begun selling tickets to Jersey City's 1st ever House Tour. We've got a sneak peak at a few of the homes on the tour.

Last week the Jersey City Planning Board voted unanimously to approve an amendment to the Paulus Hook Redevelopment Plan that paves the way for a new, potentially 60-story tower at the corner of Warren Street and Christopher Columbus Drive.

As I walk around the area, I see and meet lots of people. Some are new transplants, some have been here for decades and some are born and raised. I wanted to find out their thoughts on the area so I asked them five questions.

We interviewed award-winning architectural designer Janine Glatt whose designs have been featured in Cottages & Bungalows magazine and Design New Jersey. The small firm integrates spaces in an organic, minimalist way with each project's unique site and function as a guide.

Our weekly news roundup of New Jersey stories you may have missed. This week, Revel casino relaunched as 'Ten', Fort Lee launches restaurant week, NJ's invisible workforce, Atlantic City is on the brink again, and more.