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It has long been maintained that there are two main groups in Hoboken—the Bn’Rs (Born n’ Raised) and the Yuppies (young urban professionals). The classifications have..
The New York/Boston rivalry will never fade away, nor should it. But it has certainly taken a backseat… In fact, it’s almost surreal that it is even being discussed at..
As the chaos of the Second World War unraveled, Manfred Gans fought his way through to the ties that bind…
Think of it as a day at the playground — except the playground is covered in mud, you don’t have to wait in line for the monkey bars, the bullies are out in full force..
Lawlor, a composer and musician who teaches at the Garden Street School of Performing Arts, seemingly isn’t shy about crossing over to express himself via the medium of dance. ..
The uninitiated sometimes fear the bitter taste of a stout, but the remarkable creaminess of The Nag’s Head pint does well to smooth that flavor out—which means the only bitterness left to contend with is Barney himself…
Hats off to Eli and the Giants for their victory in Super Bowl XLVI. But two years from now, when the Super Bowl is played in the Meadowlands, the game could..
With our nation’s involvement in The First World War, Hoboken had a poignant role for U.S. servicemen, when the bustling..
Generally I’m a skeptical person—I believe the Loch Ness Monster is a well-fed cormorant, I believe the Chupacabra is a coyote with mange and I’m…
There are few places where that statement is more frequently and dramatically proven to be accurate than right here in New Jersey, a state that typically ranks among..
Everyone has their story. Here in Hoboken, that view about which we so often brag served as a surreal vantage point for unprecedented devastation. But the story behind the story is that of those who..
The Germans have a word for everything – they’ve given us perennial favorites such as zeitgeist, schadenfreude and even fahrvergnugen. But perhaps most importantly..
As Hoboken’s “Arab Spring” moves into summer, the massive uprising of falafel joints in the geographic middle eastern portion of town has sparked…
Unless you’re the Governor of New Jersey, odds are you DON’T have a New Jersey State Helicopter at your disposal. And it’s also a safe bet that..
While the lines, camera crews and tour buses make us all fully aware of the presence of a certain bakery downtown, the fact..
That’s right, hurling – not puking into a bucket, not slinging a rock along the ice for accuracy with silly little brooms..
In the wake of New Jersey Governor Chris Christie’s scrapping of the proposed Trans-Hudson Passenger Rail Tunnel, a.k.a. the ARC project..
Before Buddy Valastro, before Eli Manning – even before Sinatra – there was one name that meant everything to Hoboken..
Ever walk into a bar looking for a drink but the bartender was too busy playing with her iPhone to notice you? Well now you can use YOUR iPhone to help you find a better bar
It’s pronounced uh-pot h-uh-ker-ee… that was your first question. What does it mean? Well, in the Old World it’s a sort of archaic..
Yeah, yeah, yeah—we all miss Barnes and Noble… But remember, THEY left us. If we really miss them that much, we can go hit one..
As the ironic hipster t-shirts say, “Welcome to New Jersey. Only the Strong Survive.” Yet that cotton/poly punchline is indicative of..
The west bank of the Hudson has long been fertile ground for those industrious in nature. Its creative and hard-working legacy is well..
Awhile back as a columnist for a local paper, I wrote some rather scathing articles about the ever-increasing presence of strollers (and their contents..
I’ve often been told I have movie star looks. Of course those movie stars are Bill Murray in Caddyshack and John Belushi in Animal House..
“It’s a good investment,” says Nick Petruzzelli. “With the stock market you can lose it all, but here, I’ll still have the cars.” Nick knows a thing or two about..
It may not take a genius to figure out that in a town of roughly 40,000 people, some of them are likely to be men–and some of those men grow hair. But what..
Tonight, The Pier Sessions continue with live music by: Secret Country, The Demands, and Marc Giannotti..
Screeching sirens, blaring car horns, garbage men yelling over the din of smashing glass– these could be considered..
A recurring theme on this page is the pervasive negativity you find when it comes to Hoboken media. “This is no good, that isn’t..
“Heaven, Hell or Hoboken,” said General Pershing, as he listed the travel options for our Doughboys in WWI. Here at hMAG, we thought you might like..
As hMAG began planning its own music showcase at Shipyard Marina (hMAG Music Fest), we..
A change will do you good? In Hoboken, change can be viewed from a lot of different perspectives.
“It’s an eyesore right now,” says artist Tim Daly, in a tone that can best be described as self-deprecating. But leave it to the art community..
Riddle me this – what’s the deal with that guy in the Batman outfit who rides around Hoboken on his bicycle?
Willow Terrace is as close as one gets to a de facto gated community in this town. The two alleys on Willow Avenue between 6th and 7th..
Plenty of Hoboken bars get packed for the big game on Sundays–only one is slammed at 9:00 a.m..
It was Edison who said, “Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.” And while some New Jersey towns like to brag about..
With an eatery on every corner, there is certainly no shortage of dining options in Hoboken. Yet when looking for a nice spot
When people asked us how we were going to cover the infamous Hoboken St. Patrick’s Day Parade for our March/April issue..
The Wind That Shakes the Barley blows in from off the sea, while the term rugged charm is applicable to..
More than 50,000 people pass through the terminal EVERY DAY, and most of them don’t even..
When it comes to springtime golf in New Jersey, the only thing more erratic than that first tee shot..
Thoughts of spring often conjure sweet, pastoral images–like the little baby chick, all cute and fluffy..
You can blame the bars for a lot of things, not least of which is the fact that they’ve been instrumental in bringing..
Air pollution, noise pollution, traffic, parking–there are plenty of reasons to avoid driving in Hoboken..
“Founded in 1992, Sobsey’s Produce exists to the delight of the gastronomist connoisseur..
Think globally, act locally. It’s the tree-hugger’s mantra, and while it looks great on the bumper sticker of the Prius..
Proclaiming the “best bakery in Hoboken” is about as contentious as proclaiming the “best religion in Jerusalem.”..
Think Hunter Mountain or Mountain Creek–times zweihundert, or deux cents if you prefer..
While dames were a real pick-me-up in the musical South Pacific, this island of Java on the south end of Hoboken proves..
Citing budget constraints, the Hoboken Crosstown Bus–serving as a vital means of transportation for many of our..
Baked goods in Hoboken, New Jersey have gotten a fair bit of attention as of late. But the baking tradition in the Mile Square..
The saying is “in a New York Minute,” but changes across the river here in Hoboken seem to come just as quickly..
The world now knows what we’ve known all along–that Carlo’s Bakery is capo di tutti capi when it comes to cakes..
A new year begins. It’s that special time where we take stock in our lives and declare that we’ll make ourselves better people..
With all its tangible physical benefits, yoga has writhed its way into the mainstream–making the yoga mat..
On top of neurotic moms who think your dog is actively hunting their child, there are many other challenges to keeping a pet in a metro area..
Sure she’s worth it–Amanda’s, that is… There’s an old saying, “you get what you pay for.” At the end of the day..
London is just a hop, skip and a jump away. The Langham, London is located in the heart..
Hoboken deserves a chance to shine the light on itself, and we all know no one else is going to do it for us..
Having trouble deciding how much of your 750 sq/ft apartment to convert into a completely padded play area..
The dingy industrial façade of River Clark’s studio serves as an auspicious portent to the nature of the mad scientist that..
Ronnie Taylor bought the 68 Chevelle from a garage in New Hampshire for $6,000. When he went to replace the steering..
Want to sell cupcakes? Open a store next a park. Want to sell a lot of cupcakes? Open a store next to the park..
It’s a rare thing to have a restaurant actually transport you to another culture, where a step through the threshold..
Remember all those plans you made back in the day, where you were going to beat the system, stick it to the man and do..
Sirens and alarms and car horns, oh my! Sirens and alarms and car horns, oh my! Sometimes “off the beaten path” can be a good thing..
Quick–name another art gallery with Old Speckled Hen on tap where Springsteen shot a music video and the chicken pot pie is to die for..
‘Twas the night before Thanksgiving and somewhere in Hoboken, Santa’s elves checked the pockets for a Lincoln Tunnel token”..
It was comedian Chris Rock who once said, “There is no sex in the champagne room.” The Chandelier Lounge..