The Locals

The Quarantine Diary: Hudson County

This is the scene is a couple of places in Hudson County. Though outdoor dining is open and indoor dining just passed, it’s no doubt that life in Hudson County — and around the world — is now different.

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Acai you there! Mother-daughter duo reinvents nutrition club

Jersey City —  For the last seven years, Janeth Garcia has owned a Herbalife nutrition club on Franklin Avenue in Jersey City Heights. But before the COVID-19 pandemic — hit affecting businesses all-around — Garcia noticed the business wasn’t doing too well. “One of the main reasons was because a

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The Quarantine Diary: Jersey City

We weren’t always allowed to go outside, or at least, it was advised to do otherwise. Here’s a look back at the emptier and quieter streets in the West Side section of Jersey City in May.

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Community seeking help to find 16-year-old girl

UPDATE: Ja’nisa has been found and is home safe. A missing 16-year-old girl has been circulating around social media, and locals are asking for help. On Tuesday, Black Men United, a local community organization, posted a photo of Ja’nisa, a teenager who they’ve said is missing. “Protect our girls,” they

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Jersey City and Bayonne to Honor Juneteenth

HUDSON COUNTY —  Tomorrow marks a long awaited historic moment for the Black community in Jersey City and Bayonne.  Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop signed an executive order declaring Juneteenth, the day that recognizes the end of slavery in the United States, as an official city holiday on Wednesday.  “…

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Black Owned Businesses: Part 2

  We are highlighting some of our local black-owned companies. If you haven’t already, check out part 1 that focuses on fashion boutiques and online shops.   ART:  Mari’s Pallets Owned by Afro-Latina, Mariela Hill, her little shop can provide any customized board you’d like for all occasions. IG: marispallets

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New Jersey Primary: Who will I see on my ballot?

July 7 — that’s New Jersey’s Primary Election Day, which will help determine who moves on to the General Election in November. One person asked Slice of Culture to show what candidates Hudson County — and New Jersey — will be seeing on their ballots.  Here’s the first part of New

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Black Owned Businesses: Fashion

Aku Afrika  Aku Afrika is bringing culture to Jersey City with clothing and accessories, including leather folding hand fans, made from African fabric. A plus — they also sell shea butter. To shop, check out their Instagram. IG: @akuafrika Art Meets Chaos Need to spice up your denim? Well, Art Meets

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