Jersey City Living
Member Profile: Denise Woodward, founder of Partake Foods
As a Black female CEO & founder of Partake Foods, Jersey City Denise Woodward is passionate about raising awareness of Black and female entrepreneurship and increasing opportunity for women and people of color seeking careers in the food industry. Food and beverage has a colorful future, and Denise is dedicated to mentoring up and coming leaders and students excited to forge their paths in the industry.
Jersey City Medical Center’s new State of the Art Maternity Wing
Having a baby is life changing and the Lord Abbett Maternity Wing completely recognizes that. Everything about the new addition to the hospital is focused around providing a family-centric, positive birthing experience and fostering a strong sense of community in each babies’ very first moments. In an effort to make every patient’s stay as comfortable as possible, each suite is equipped with cutting-edge technologies and lush touches to make your stay the enjoyable experience that it should be. Additional special amenities available upon request.
Looking Back: Jersey City Covid Chronicles
A look at the ways our Jersey City local businesses have adapted, changed, and showed up day in and out to support the community. Showing up for our Jersey City community in the midst of challenging times helped us stay connected, and while we might not all understand what the other is going through, we can stand alongside them and support.
Finally Home Brand Video
Get to know Finally Home with our Finally Home Brand Video. Shining a light on the Jersey City businesses, artists and entrepreneurs who are contributing to the local culture. Through our City Guide and Member & Business profiles we aim to be an inspiring resource for those looking to discover the best of local living. Where to Eat, Where to Visit, Where to live and family resources.
Member Profile: Making an Impact through design
Finally Home Jersey City member Profiles: Irina Schneid, founder Impact Wrkshp Project. a twelve-week social-advocacy fellowship for graduate students. A professor at The Pratt Institute , Irina Schneid focuses on teaching her students the importance of designing for impactful change and community and through Impact Wrkshp she’s bringing that important mission locally.
At Home with Annie & David Trotta of Whealth & Co
An inside look at the home of Annie & David Trotta of Whealth & Co and their story.
You may be familiar with the amazing, healthy food offering that Whealth & Co offers. Owner David Trotta and wife Annie Evans originally met at Jack's Coffee in the West Village over some brief and flirty exchanges years before their first date. Annie accepted a job position in Miami working for a Tech Startup and David continued on towards his goal of building Whealth & Co. It took years before they reconnected through an online dating app, leading to what Annie’s describes as “The most Epic first date in Jersey City and the rest is history…”
Now married and parents to Baby Boy Wells, they enlisted the help of friend and design maven - Irina Schneid of Scharc Studio - to create the perfect Nursery and Guest Room that reflected their fun-loving lifestyle and new parenting roles.
At Home with Jersey City Architect & Interior Designer Irina Schneid
Our At Home series takes you through the homes of some of our local members. Having a home that meets our needs, gives us comfort and support means we can turn our focus towards other parts of our lives - raising a family, building a business, developing a craft and more.
Bright and airy in décor and vibrant in atmosphere, Sch+Arc Studio and Impact wrkshp owner Irina Schneid’s home is the perfect example of establishing a sense of place that her family can thrive in. As an Architect and Pratt Professor Irina has a fundamental understanding of the importance of understanding the history of your home and preserving the beauty and sometimes nuances that come with living in a historic building. Exposed brick walls, big airy windows are balanced with modern details are beautiful finishes.
When we focus on what makes us happy we create a life of meaning. And that begins at home.
Local Business Profile: Get to Know Decarlos Bespoke
Our voices, our questions, our choices. Collectively we are setting the course for the world in which we live and love. May our events continue to leave you more informed and inspired - and most importantly - together.
Curated Shopping Guide: Love Locked Boutique
Finally home Jersey City is a curated and thoughtful city guide to life in Jersey City. We feature neighborhood businesses we love, inspirational stories. A curated and thoughtful guide on where to go, dine and what to know. We work with local companies and individuals who share our vision of elevating community and highlighting the beauty of life in Jersey. We promise connection through sophisticated and reliable content; a professional and personal presence and thoughtful information.
Member Spotlight: Sydelle Interiors
Interior Design and Decor inspiration for Historic townhouse Living in Jersey City. Whether you are renovating your home or buying it new, our Home Decor profiles share the beauty of living in a historic Brownstone or Townhouse. Home is where love resides, memories are created, friends and family belong. It is the most important place to foster relationships –with those we live with and the community at large.
Creating the perfect Cheese Platter with Van Hook Cheese
Tips for Putting together the perfect Cheese Platter
Local Business Profile: Integrative Obstetrics, Hamilton Park, Jersey City
Jersey City Guide. Bringing Women and Maternal Care to Hamilton Park in Jersey City