Remembering the victims and families of 9/11 and the thousands of first responders and others that have passed since related to the attack— those from our Jersey City, New Jersey Community and beyond. Many of us remember September 11th, 2001, the day our worlds changed, as if it were yesterday.

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. 

As a native New Yorker, making the shift from the Bushwick bustle to quiet life in the City was just what Nicole, and her husband Bobby, had in mind when they first found out they were pregnant. In search of a neighborhood that was a little quieter and more family oriented than their previous home while still being in close proximity to their work in Manhattan, Jersey City was a natural fit.

For four years, the Nicole Long and her family have made The Heights their home. Nicole, a Senior Creative Project Manager for a larger beauty brand based in New York City, and Bobby, a musician and songwriter, have lived in Jersey City since 2013. Welcoming, diverse, exciting. Three words that Nicole D’Anna Long uses to describe the City that she has grown to love. A neighborhood that was a little quieter and more family oriented than their previous home while still being in close proximity to their work in Manhattan, Jersey City and The Heights was a natural fit.

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: A Personal Perspective From Simmone Taitt on being a Black Woman and CEO. Finally Home and Jersey City Community member, Simmone Taitt shares a personal note about being a black woman and CEO and shines a light on institutional racism within the maternal healthcare system.

More on Family life in Jersey City. Jersey City presents a high-quality of life and offers families with kids of all ages great activities and opportunities. Located across the river from Manhattan, it is perfect for families because of its great neighborhoods and close proximity to New York City. One of the most diverse cities in America, Jersey City is great for newbies and welcoming to people of all backgrounds.

The inspiring stories that deserve to be celebrated, preserved and admired. With every profile we highlight, story we share and the history uncovered, you fall more in love with Jersey City, New Jersey. Everything you need to know about living in Jersey City and the neighborhood perspectives that lead you there

The inspiring Jersey City stories that deserve to be celebrated, preserved and admired. It’s the neighborhood businesses who prioritize the integrity of their craft and the comfort of their patrons above all else. It’s the food that fills our hearts and souls, the backdrop to our daily lives and the places that become an extension of home. Above all, it is everything that makes us proud to be part of this city  the incredible community of people.

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 Finally Home Storytelling is a religion and tradition that we believe in. Everyone has a story to tell, it’s in telling that story there is healing that happens. Not only for the storyteller but for those listening as well. By unearthing our lived experiences, we discover the unique gifts we hold, common challenges we share, and new insights that help us see things in new ways. It’s because of storytelling and of having a safe space to tell that story that we are all about furthering the mission of Poppy Seed Health. Founder, Simmone Taitt discovered the power of emotional and mental support after her own devastating miscarriage in 2016. It was her own lived experience that fueled her mission of making that type of support, information, and experience sharing to the millions of birthing people across the country and the world. She founded Poppy Seed Health as a telehealth solution to transform the way we care for mothers, parents, and caregivers regardless of where their journey begins and where it leads.

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.

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.

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.

Just 12 minutes away from the Big Apple, is the bustling yet tranquil Jersey City. Heymama, Keren Vered, is the go-to expert who knows the ins and outs of “Chilltown”.