By Kevin Guevara, Class of 2022 Meet Mike Rizzo, the owner of Rizzo’s Bakery and Deli in the Heights. He’s been baking for more than 40 years, and he has a hobby that might surprise you.
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The Square’s One and Only Pet Store
By: Juanita Sellers McGinley Square is home to many businesses that are swiftly gaining in popularity. The square is home to bars, mom and pops, organizations and many more. While there are many of the same kind of businesses there is only one pet store. The two year anniversary of JC Pet – Topia, McGinley…
A Safe Haven In The Heart of Jersey City
By Arely Sorto, Class of 2023 McGinley Square is home to many businesses and organizations that help the community thrive, some businesses have been around for a long time and others are just starting to pop up. Among the more established businesses is WomenRising, an organization that has helped the community around McGinley Square and…
SPU Hosts Annual Take Back the Night March
By Eva Reid On April 27, Saint Peter’s University students and faculty “took back the night” marching from Panepinto Plaza to Journal Square and back advocating for victims of sexual violence and domestic violence. The march, which was organized and named Take Back the Night, not only educates students on these topics but also on…
Generation Z and Mental Health: The Peacocks Weigh In
By Joey Caruso, Class of 2022 It’s no secret that Gen Z is playing a large part in the movement of making mental health a necessary discussion in overall well being. In a 2020 survey conducted in New Jersey asking respondents if a health professional has diagnosed them with a depressive disorder, the percentage of…
How-to Be a Good Citizen in Jersey City
By Karina Diaz, Class of 2022 A civic project to help Jersey City residents understand government, stay informed and exercise their rights. Rahmir Walker, a Graphic Design major at Saint Peter’s University, explains not having known much information about the upcoming congressional election. After reading through the infographics created for this project (below), Walker feels…
New Jersey Artists Visits Local Art Gallery
By Franchesca Maniscalco, Class of 2018 Photo By Franchesca Maniscalco For those trying to escape the bleak and rainy weather, a small gallery located on Bowers Street opened its doors to the locals so they come in and look at various art pieces on display. The Visualize Artist Talk was held on Sunday, Oct. 29…
West Coast Style Comes to Jersey City’s Newly Renovated White Eagle Hall
By Tom McLaughlin, Class of 2019 Music fans lined up outside of the newly restored White Eagle Hall on Wednesday, October 11 in Jersey City to see the California-based indie pop group Best Coast perform with the Philadelphia and Brooklyn-based indie rock group Field Mouse. White Eagle Hall (WEH) is one of the newest additions…
Hollywood in Jersey City
By Natalia Amaya, Class of 2018 Jersey City is kicking off October with the Golden Door International Film Festival. The festival is entering its 7th year, and has become nothing short of successful. Founder Bill Sorvino, and his executive director wife, Michelle Sorvino have worked together to give underground, independent, filmmakers an opportunity to shine….
Ladies of JC: A Night of Female-Fronted Local Music
By Christina Gravina Walking down the bright red staircase towards the lounge at Raval in Downtown Jersey City feels like you are entering a painting as you are surrounded by black and white artwork on the wall. Inside, paintings of burlesque women and various artists such as Jimi Hendrix and David Bowie cover the wooden…
The Dirt on Jersey City 