Tag: downtown

Two events are planned this weekend that will celebrate downtown Jersey City’s Italian heritage. The Village neighborhood in Downtown Jersey City was previously called “Italian Village” after its large Italian population. This weekend, residents can explore that history with an Italian themed parade and historic walking tour of the neighborhood.

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.

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.

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.

Updates on food & drink happening around Jersey City. Hard Grove announces new location, Pho 888 opens on the West Side, Tidal Poke Co. and Lizzmonade now open in Harborside.

The Embankment Preservation Coalition is hosting a fundraising happy hour at Barcade tonight, Thursday, September 15th. Drop by from 6:30 to 10:30 pm to talk about the community's hopes for the historic Harsimus Branch and its much-loved Embankment.

Union Republic will be closing for good this Saturday. The restaurant announced the closure via a Facebook post.

Updates on food & drink happening around Jersey City. Van Hook Cheese to open, a sneak peek at Atlas Public House's menu, 9th and Coles is up for sale, Ani Ramen to open soon.

Coldwell Banker Jersey City is officially up and running at their new home on the Newark Ave Pedestrian Mall. They celebrated the move yesterday with a ribbon cutting attended by Mayor Steven Fulop as well as officials from NRT, Coldwell Banker’s parent company.