“When we opened Paloma, that was one of our focuses, ‘Ok, how can we do stuff differently for ourselves and our staff, and what can we provide for the community?’” Hughes said.
Author: Adrienne J. Romero
‘Now Or Never’: Mayoral Candidate Bill O’Dea Shares Vision On Staving Gentrification, Supporting Small Businesses And Investing In Parks
“I can bring the fact that I’ve lived here all my life and [my] wisdom comes from experience. I’ve had triumph, I’ve had tragedy,” Bill O’Dea said. “… We used to say the time is now, [but] now we say it’s now or never.”
Kid Flvsh Created Cover Art For Kanye West, Alicia Keys And Cardi B, Uses ‘Blessings’ To ‘Push Culture Forward’
Despite the accomplishments, Williams said he tries not to brag too much and acknowledged that his upbringing and current reality are a “blessing.”
White Mana Chosen As Location For Timothée Chalamet’s Bob Dylan Biopic, Owner Says It’s ‘Special’
Mario Costa, owner of the diner which has been open since 1946, says he’s thrilled to have his business chosen for Bob Dylan’s biopic. “Oh I love it,” Costa told Slice of Culture. “It’s history, you know? … and it’s good for the diner. We’ve been here forever.”
Educator, Percussionist, Athlete: Crystal Vargas Is A Product Of Hudson County
“People of color are very proud of where they come from…I think that’s part of our culture–the fact that this is ours, and Hudson County, there’s just something special about it… I think we learn to love where we’re from…,” Vargas told Slice of Culture.
Let’s Talk About Liberty State Park: Finding Balance For Recreation And Nature
While the project is already underway with a $50 million budget, many people on opposing sides have been chiming in on what the new Liberty State Park should look like and offer.
Letter From The Editor: What I Witnessed At The Nunda Avenue Fire
I ran outside where my other neighbor, who was also moving her car, was already on the phone trying to get through. My trembling hands and the frigid cold made it difficult to dial 9-1-1; the small fire from the side of the house was intimidating.
K-Pop Is Becoming Even Bigger As New Artists Transcend ‘Cultural Divides’
“The K-pop industry is slowly starting to open up to diversity through artists such as Jay Chang, proving that talent is not limited to any specific cultural background.”
Locals Say Goodbye To Three Popular Businesses, Thanks Them For ‘Making Jersey City Better’
“[Jersey City] how can you help this to stop from happening? What can we all do? This is a tremendous loss to the community and needs to be taken seriously,”Athanasiou-Vaartstra wrote.
Looking To Support Local? A Gift Guide To Hudson County Small Businesses
If you still don’t know what to get your loved ones, here’s six small businesses from Hudson County where you can grab a last-minute Christmas gift from.