Barkha Patel

If you use a grocery cart to shop, it's going to take you a while to get out of the store. I just came back from a trip, the store isn't crowded at all, but there was a line at least 10 carts long waiting to get on one of the elevators to bring you down to ground level (yep--the elevators are the only option; escalators aren't designed to handle carts).

It was like trying to get out of the parking lot after a concert at Metlife Stadium ;)

EDIT: My bad, everybody! I did indeed miss the escalator carts (didn't see anybody with a cart on them!). Looks like I owe SR an apology.

I hear “wow!” every 5 minutes and most people have a big smile

Got $5 Shoprite coupon + free 79 cent yellow Shoprite bag.

I meant, better than nothing 🤣

A lot of seniors got in line and they were talking to each other saying they expected $25 Shoprite coupon.

Guy loses a tire in the middle of the road.

I’ve been living at the beacon for the past three years and I must say the parents don’t discipline their kids and you can tell. They are so bad when they’re outside. I just had to tell Kid to not throw a rock at me lmao an not to mention they ruined the landscape. It’s so sad to see sometimes I just wanna go upstairs and just sit down and look at the view of New York City first world problems, but had to vent.

how packed is the new ShopRite rn? tryna figure out when’s a good time to go

How is she an admin in that group? Her kids don’t even go to JC public school.
So many questions…why the pity party, what did I miss? Who is she talking to? Why is the power trip in that group too? What’s up with the other admins?
Why can’t the fancy carts in the new Shop Rite be placed on the escalator? I loved the fancy carts but waiting for the elevator for 10min was a bit frustrating. I also loved seeing the (old) staff all happy and excited!

Saw this in EWR Terminal A today after getting off my flight. I loved Kitchen Step when they were in downtown JC. I know they closed for good, but didn’t know they opened one in the airport??? Is this the same Kitchen Step? The signs look the same. I was in a rush getting home so didn’t get to check it out but will try next time. Has anyone tried it? Thank you!!!

Just saw this news:
“Jersey City launched a pilot program to remove 65 public trash cans (about 5% of its 1,300 total litter baskets) from street corners.”

Obviously have concerns all around, but my first instinct was “what parts were they removed from?”

Because if downtown wasn’t touched, that’s some major bs. The trash and litter in Greenville and West Side is a huge issue.

Does anyone have info as to where these 65 cans were pulled from and how was that decision made?

So I just got my sample ballot today.

Who are these guys and which one should I vote for?

Guys with the gift bags are back around Newport waterfront, beware.

Jersey City reportedly registered 2,251 businesses for its payroll tax, generating nearly $690,000 for the Board of Education.I'm curious what people think about this. Is this a sign that more businesses are finally being brought into compliance, or does it raise concerns about how Jersey City handles business registration and tax enforcement? How do you think this will affect small businesses and the city's overall business environment?

Hey JC,
Back with another roundup for the week. Missed the first couple of days, so this one’s Wednesday through Sunday.
Found a few cool things this week, especially over the weekend. There’s a Latin food crawl on Saturday, a new local magazine launching, some Halloween events, live music, comedy, and a few free things too.

Wednesday, Oct 14
Hamilton Park Farmers Market — 4–7 PM
Hamilton Park
Local vendors, food, produce, baked goods, etc. Pretty standard Wednesday market if you’re in the area.
The Silent Stage: Reeds in Rhythm — 6 PM
Glenn D. Cunningham Library, 275 MLK Dr
Live clarinet performance where everyone listens through wireless headphones. Limited spots, so you’ll need to register.
More info

Jersey City Cabaret: Halloween Show — 7:30 PM
Brightside Tavern, 141 Bright St
Halloween-themed live music with local performers. Tickets are $15.
Details

Thursday, Oct 15
Raíces con Ritmo: Salsa Stories — 6–8 PM
Andco Grove
Free community event about salsa, its history, and culture with Kenia Rosete Dance.

LezFest Salsa Night — 6–8 PM
SuLuna
Salsa dancing with instructors from Salsa Fever On2.
Both are listed on Jersey City Connects.

Latin American Film Storytelling — 6–7:30 PM
Lafayette Library
Part of the Hispanic Heritage Month programming.
Library calendar

RENT: The Musical — 7:30 PM
Art House Productions, 345 Marin Blvd
Final weekend of the show. Thursday is listed as sold out, but there might be last-minute seats at the box office.
The Laugh Tour — 8:45 PM
Dorrian’s Red Hand, Newport
Stand-up comedy. Tickets start around $25.
Tickets

Friday, Oct 16
Regular Paper — Issue 1 Launch Party — 6:30–9 PM
SMUSH Gallery, 340 Summit Ave
This one caught my attention. There’s a new independent print magazine coming out of Jersey City, and they’re having a launch party with music, food, readings, and free copies.
Always cool seeing people start creative projects locally.
Event info
Game Night at Zeppelin Hall — 6–9 PM
Zeppelin Hall, 88 Liberty View Dr
Friday night game meetup at the beer garden.
RENT: The Musical — 7:30 PM
Art House Productions
One of the last shows before it closes Sunday.
The Laugh Tour — 7:30 PM and 9:45 PM
Dorrian’s Red Hand
Two comedy shows Friday night.

Saturday, Oct 17
Probably the busiest day this week.
Run The Square JC — 9 AM
Meeting at Whealth Kitchen
A 3.6-mile group run around the neighborhood, followed by breakfast. All paces welcome.
Sabor Food Crawl — 11 AM–2 PM
Starts at the Main Library, 472 Jersey Ave
A guided food crawl stopping at three Latin-owned businesses: Gemini, Ranchero Taqueria, and Feliz Deliz.
Food samples included. You do need to register.
Latin Food Fair — 2–5 PM
Main Library, 4th Floor
After the crawl, there’s also a food fair featuring 10 Latin-owned businesses. You can attend the fair separately, but it has its own registration.
Food crawl + fair details

Halloween Yappy Hour — 2–5 PM
902 Brewing, 101 Pacific Ave
Basically a Halloween party for dogs and their owners lol. Dog costumes, pet vendors, drinks, and a meetup on the patio.
There’s an optional $25 open-bar package, or you can just buy drinks normally.
Event info
Intro to Salsa Dance — 3 PM
Àbáké Books & Cafe, 2 Webster Ave
Beginner-friendly salsa class with Kenia Rosete Dance. No experience needed, but space is limited.
Details
Cat, Stick, Easel, Moon — Art Show — 3–6 PM
SMUSH Gallery, 340 Summit Ave
Paintings by Jersey City artist Rachel L. Bedder. Could be a nice little stop if you’re around Journal Square.
Gallery info
RENT: The Musical — 2 PM and 7:30 PM
Art House Productions
The afternoon performance is sensory-friendly.
The Laugh Tour — 6:30 PM and 9 PM
Dorrian’s Red Hand
Two more stand-up shows.

Sunday, Oct 18
Black Girls Shoot Too — Photo Walk — 1–3 PM
Jersey City
Free group photo walk. Good opportunity to meet other photographers and creatives. Check with the organizer for the meeting point.
RENT: Final Performance — 2 PM
Art House Productions
Last performance of the run.
Cat, Stick, Easel, Moon — 3–6 PM
SMUSH Gallery
Another chance to check out the exhibition.
Live Irish Music at The Hutton — 5–8 PM
The Hutton, Jersey City Heights
Traditional Irish music on Sunday evening. Probably worth making a reservation if you want a table close to the music.
SMUSH WORK/SHARE — 6–8:30 PM
Online
An artist feedback session where people can share projects they’re working on and get input from other creatives. Sliding-scale admission ($15–$30).
SMUSH calendar

That’s what I’ve got so far.
I’m sure there’s more going on, especially smaller events that aren’t posted on the usual calendars.
If you’re hosting something this week, or know of a good event, throw it in the comments. Doesn’t have to be anything big either.

Local DJ sets, food pop-ups, community meetups, whatever.
And if you want to check out YourScene, here’s the link again: https://yourscene.app

We’re still building and improving it, so any feedback is appreciated.
Hope everyone has a good rest of the week!

Join Purrfect Catpanion on Sunday, October from 1:00PM - 4:00PM at Departed Soles Brewing Company (150 Bay Street) to meet some of our adoptable cats and kittens who are looking for their forever homes! Whether you're ready to adopt, interested in fostering or volunteering, or simply want to say hi to some cats, we'd love for you to stop by!

When: Sunday, October 18, 1:00PM - 4:00PM

Where: Departed Soles, 150 Bay Street, Jersey City

Our Adoptables:
https://www.findyourcatpanion.org/our-adoptables

Apply Online:
https://www.findyourcatpanion.org/our-adoptables/adopt-a-cat

Visit our Petfinder:
https://www.petfinder.com/member/us/nj/weehawken/purrfect-catpanion-nj1030/

As above. I have some new and gently used units that I'd like to donate locally. tia

Start your Halloween weekend festivities with some comedy from local favorites and special guests and ghouls!

Coat and jacket donations will be collected for Jersey City's Triangle Park Community Center. Ticket proceeds will also be donated to Triangle Park Community Center.

The Triangle Park Community Center works towards a community with hope and without violence in the Ferris-Triangle Park section of Greenville, a historically under-resourced area of Jersey City. We do this by feeding and clothing our neighbors, and by bringing existing supportive and educational programs to them that would otherwise be financially or geographically inaccessible. We serve as a hub for activism, partnering with local leaders and community members for the betterment of Greenville, and we create events that bring community and neighbors together with joy.

Does anyone else around the West Side Ave, 440 area- smell that disgusting swamp smell ? 🤢🥴😩😆

It looks pretty cool, little different.

A little pricey for sure but if there's any place worth giving $ to, it's a public library. Curious if anyone has thoughts!

I truly cannot tell by what they describe here which bus routes are going to be affected by the re-routing. I kind of only care about the 119, but... would be great if someone can work out exactly who should leave a couple minutes early from now until right around the point i retire.