The Quarantine Diary: Hudson County

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A quiet night for Hoboken. (Adia Ledbetter / SoCul Images)

Covid Matrimony. (Adia Ledbetter / SoCul Images)

Covid Matrimony. (Adia Ledbetter / SoCul Images)

Exchange Place. (Adia Ledbetter / SoCul Images)

Safety First. (Adia Ledbetter / SoCul Images)

Outdoor seating cafe. (Adia Ledbetter / SoCul Images)

Fruit for sale. (Adia Ledbetter / SoCul Images)

Grove Street Sundays. (Adia Ledbetter / SoCul Images)

Social distance stickers across Jersey City. (Adia Ledbetter / SoCul Images)

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Climate change is affecting us locally, it’s tim

Climate change is affecting us locally, it’s time to talk about it 👊🏽

Meet Debra, the founder and chair of @sustainablejc! They have an ongoing series called SpeakEASY Salon series that focuses on shared discussions that opens the door to understanding and participating in our changing world.

We also spoke with first time attendee Dan who told SOC why he wanted to be there!

You can get involved by joining their weekly Zoom calls, participating in their Salon series or signing up for their newsletter.

🌱For more information and ways to get involved you can visit their website at sustainablejc.org

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Lots of things are happening in Hudson County this

Lots of things are happening in Hudson County this week including:
👉🏼 A Know Your Immigration Rights discussion/presentation in North Bergen
👉🏼 Mercadito Dominicano in Jersey City Heights
👉🏼 Smush Gallery’s Birthday Celebration
👉🏼 And More!!

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“I wanna show Hoboken what it truly sounds like

“I wanna show Hoboken what it truly sounds like by showing all the voices within the city!” ☝🏼

CEO and founder of What Hoboken Sounds Like, Victor Lopez Jr and his team, have been highlighting Hoboken’s underrepresented communities through music, food, sports and more since 2021.

The organization is looking to expand and showcase the cultural landscape in the city by uplifting their local talents and members.

What Hoboken Sounds Like has an upcoming event on April 5 to celebrate community, culture and local vendors at their Foodie Festival led by their VP Amanda Dale-Lopez!

Learn more about the organization through our full feature article, linked in our bio!

@whathobokensoundslike @youngemeljay @_thefoodiegoddess_

✍🏼: @adrienne.jro
📹: @itsneidy

#hoboken #hudsoncounty #unioncity #jerseycity #community #hiphop #sports #localtalent #foodie #hobokennj

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Shirin Lopez alongside other community members are

Shirin Lopez alongside other community members are helping Hudson County residents understand their rights given the increased ICE raids activity.

Lopez spoke at the Poetry Unfold open mic night hosted at the Green Space Studios in Union City.

#knowyourrights #hudsoncounty #unioncity #northbergen #jerseycity #westnewyork #community

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Ferries, competitions and community surveys—here

Ferries, competitions and community surveys—here’s what’s happened in this Hudson County #newsroundup!

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📝: @stella.accettola

#hudsoncounty #hudsoncountynj

Hudson County is home to so many immigrant stories

Hudson County is home to so many immigrant stories.

What would our county be like without them? Read our FULL deepdive on their history here, what they contribute to the community, what’s Hudson County officials’ stances on the undocumented and one immigrant’s success story.

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Need a grab-and-go bouquet? @floristeria.guadalupa

Need a grab-and-go bouquet? @floristeria.guadalupana_ got you 💐

The family-owned Bayonne florist is open today until 7pm and tomorrow from 9am to 7pm! Check out what Alexis said they have to offer 🌹🌷🌸

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#hudsoncountynj #bayonne #valentinesday

“I want to put on and kind of represent for the

“I want to put on and kind of represent for the people that feel like they not heard or not seen.”

973tony, whose real name is Anthony, got into music about five years ago. Since then, he has been making music that is inspired by real life experiences and his love for an underground, “gritty” sound. 🤜🏼🤛🏼

🔗Learn more about the Jersey rapper by reading the full feature on our website! Link in our bio!

Music credit: 973tony

#jerseyrapper #jerseyartist #localartist #hudsoncountynj #passaiccounty #newjersey

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Join the community at these upcoming Hudson County

Join the community at these upcoming Hudson County events to learn, connect or have fun. 🙌🏼

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#community #hudsoncounty #jerseycity #guttenberg #bayonne #hoboken #westnewyork #unioncitynj

Interested in Chinese mythology? Or spunky main ch

Interested in Chinese mythology? Or spunky main characters? 🤔 Then maybe you should check out “Ne Zha 2” playing this week for a limited time at Newport!

“It’s a purely Chinese animated film, deeply rooted in Chinese cultural heritage. Regardless of how the story is structured, Chinese audiences are willing to support it as a way of promoting domestic animation and sharing Chinese culture with the world.”

🔗Read the FULL story and find showtimes in the link in our bio!

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#hudsoncountynj #jerseycitynj #amctheatres #newportmall #chinesenewyear #lunarnewyear

Let Monticello prosper 🍃🤞🏽 No supermarke

Let Monticello prosper 🍃🤞🏽

No supermarkets, no yoga studios and no places without alcohol for adults to come together—Lisa Rose saw a vital need in her city and decided to do something about it.

“This neighborhood deserves more and this place is proving that it can be more,” said neighborhood resident Yolanda Leon. “People from this neighborhood can prosper.”

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📝: @eddywinsyo

#jerseycitynj #jerseycity #hudsoncounty #hudsoncountynj #supportlocal #supportlocalbusiness

Some Jersey City students are being recognized on

Some Jersey City students are being recognized on a national level 🙂‍↕️

Two students from McNair High School and one from BelovED Charter School have been recognized for their exceptional academic ability, leadership, service and more. Now they have to see if they make it as finalists 👀

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📝: Holly Smith

#hudsoncounty #jerseycitynj

“What’s ours is yours,” that’s the pillar

“What’s ours is yours,” that’s the pillar of Green Space Studios in Union City.

Nick and Kris, the founders of Green Space, opened the studio in 2021 as a way to provide the community a safe space to host events to express their talents, build community and support one another.

But the studio provides more than just a space, they provide connection, resources and support for any idea you may have!

Check out @greenspacestudios to learn more!

📹: @kevingtherat

#greenspace #unioncity #hudsoncounty #westnewyork #northbergen #communityspace #community

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When you take a break from watching the big game,

When you take a break from watching the big game, catch up on this week’s #HudsonCountyNewsRoundup!

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👉🏽Know any local news we should include? Email saccettola@sliceofculture.com or DM us!

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📝: @stella.accettola

#hudsoncounty #hudsoncountynj

“A lot of faces in this game [but it] doesn’t

“A lot of faces in this game [but it] doesn’t feel like competition, it feels like family!” 👏🏼

Last week Sneaker Room hosted its first 201 Day event celebrating Jersey City and its artistry where we chatted with Jersey City’s own Cranky Angel and 201 Thrift!😎

@crankyangel @201.thrift @sneakerroom

#hudsoncounty #jerseycity #201 #thrifting #vintageshop #localcvendors #communitysupport #shoplocal

📹: @itsneidy / clips: @itsneidy @amandacurlss

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Mile Square Mommies, in collaboration with the Hob

Mile Square Mommies, in collaboration with the Hoboken Historical Museum, held the 2nd annual Black Jubilee celebrating Black culture while amplifying the voices of Black artists, poets and leaders in the community! ❤️🖤💚

@milesquaremommies @wejumptogether @hobokenmuseum

#hoboken #blackculture #blackhistory #celebration #community #hudsoncounty

📹: @amandacurlss

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Last week, U.S. President Donald Trump shook Ameri

Last week, U.S. President Donald Trump shook America with an executive order: pull federal funding.

In Hudson County, this left people scrambling for answers, especially local non-profits. While the order has since been rescinded, we spoke with local non-profits like @thewaterfrontproject @hudsonpridecenter and @nj_consortium for their reactions, how this would’ve impacted their communities and what resources have they rolled out since.

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On Thursday, Jan. 30, Jersey City Mayor Fulop deli

On Thursday, Jan. 30, Jersey City Mayor Fulop delivered his final address as city mayor, highlighting his accomplishments since 2013.

But just a night before, residents gathered in city hall to speak about issues they still face. If you’re a tenant facing issues, what resources do you have?

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#hudsoncountynj #jerseycitynj #tenantsrights #stevenfulop

🫱🏼‍🫲🏽 Support local entrepreneurs at

🫱🏼‍🫲🏽 Support local entrepreneurs at the Jersey City Black Business Market, come to a free community meet and greet or make candles for yourself or a loved one at these upcoming Hudson County events! ⚡️

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#jerseycity #hudsoncountynj #hoboken #community

Jersey City is calling on everyone in the communit

Jersey City is calling on everyone in the community to help put an end to domestic violence.

A vigil was held on Sunday in the Jersey City Heights, where Luisa, Juan Martin and Diana tragically lost their lives due to fatal domestic violence.

This was the scene at the vigil 🕯️ Click the link in our bio for domestic violence hotlines and resources
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📹: @adrienne.jro

#hudsoncountynj #jerseycitynj #jerseycity #enddomesticviolence #domesticviolenceawareness

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