Deal for weekend brunch at Liberty Prime Steakhouse on Living Social today:

https://www.livingsocial.com/deals/121 ... ui=17768316&rpi=167950522

Is the JC pool and sprinkler schedule up somewhere? I don't see it on the City of JC website.

I tried Uber and totally love it. Local fares within JC are generally only $6. They come right to you and the cars are nice. I usually use "UberX", the lowest level. Fares to the city are generally on about $35!

If you try it, use my code to get $20 in credit on your first ride:

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I ate here over the weekend and was pleasantly surprised. My burger was nice and juicy. No odd smell. Decent service. I'll go again.

It is a million times better than It's Greek to Me!

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A PR Manager is not in charge of store opening decisions, just relaying the official corporate line. I notice the petition already has +200 more signatures than last night. It's worth a shot that someone at Whole Foods and/or Trader Joe's will pay attention. Sign it and pass it along if you haven't already:

https://www.change.org/petitions/trade ... ey-city-for-our-residents

Whole Foods/Trader Joe's in JC, our favorite topic on this site, second to debating whether or not Taqueria sucks...

Someone has started a petition to get Whole Foods and Trader Joe's in Jersey City. It may be a long shot, but why not? Sign here and spread the word:

https://www.change.org/petitions/trade ... ey-city-for-our-residents

Some candidates - read and decide for yourself:

http://www.jerseycitycandidatesforexcellence.com/#!about_us/csgz

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Advice + humor. I will be adding "petit napoleons" to my insult repetoire.

Thanks!

I always hear horror stories about getting construction permits in Jersey City. Could someone explain why this is the case? Any tips on how to make it go more smoothly?

How exactly do you get a permit?

Also, do you always need new permits? What if you are essentially doing a cosmetic upgrade? i.e. putting in new everything - cabinets, appliances and tiles - but the layout is identical to before?

I haven't had good luck the last two times I asked for my mail to be held. The first time, the confirmed mail hold was just completely ignored. The second time, it was partially held, but the accumulated mail was delivered before it was suppose to be, and there is mail missing that I confirmed with the senders was sent. I even spoke to our mail person face to face about the most recent request to make sure she knew about it. That's the JC post office for you.

Interested in architect reco's for a kitchen and bathroom renov - potentially other parts of the home too. Also, I've never done a renovation before. Would be interested to hear from others who've done gone through renovations in Jersey City on advice and experience in terms of the timeline from plans to completion, things to avoid, and how exactly you work with an architect. Thanks!

This is a great little gym and the owner, Kim, is a fantastic personal trainer. Great deal on Living Social today for over 50% off:

https://www.livingsocial.com/deals/666922?ref=conf-jp&rpi=125996662

Any reviews on this place yet? Considering boarding my dog here.

Well, if you follow your own link, it says it's been cancelled.

Any ideas what's being built?

I heard there will be trick o treating in the Newport Mall from 3-6pm today.

I have been to both Project Pilates and Pilates Haus and can recommend both. Project Pilates has a greater variety of classes to chose from, and is a great option for the Hamilton Park area. Very friendly staff and nice new equipment.

Personally, I find Pilates Haus more hardcore, in a good way. It is very much about the classic school of pilates. The instructors give you a lot of attention and I have learned a lot about the correct way to do the movements and exercises. Tetsuo is the master! He will push you and really make you work your core. However, I do wish they had a greater variety of classes to choose from. They mainly have mat classes, and one tower class on the weekends. You can't take reformer classes unless you do a private or semi-private class. The equipment is also a little older, but very well maintained. Amazing classes though. I always leave feeling two inches taller.

Idiots who have posted lamo justifications about why it's "okay" for them to ride their bikes under their really special unique circumstances:

1. Oh, some roads are just too bad/dangerous to bike on: Walk your bike on the sidewalk, lamo.

2. I love my family too much for them to ride on the street: Walk your bikes on the sidewalk, lamo.

3. It's the bad, evil pedestrian who should not dare to walk around with ear buds in, or while talking on the phone: OMG. Are you seriously turning this into a conversation where the pedestrian is at fault?

Not only should adults not ride on the sidewalk, any child who has passed puberty should not be on the sidewalk.

This is not to say that I don't understand why a biker would be tempted to ride on the sidewalk in JC. JC drivers...a rant for another time.

Because the one on Grove Street always has really really long lines. Thank god we now have another cupcake boutique in the neighborhood.

We ordered delivery tonight after seeing the posts and reading the Yelp reviews and quickly wolfed down our meal. It did not disappoint! Straight up authentic deliciousness without any attitude. Ordered carnitas tacos, pulled pork burrito, and one of each kind of tamale. Pretty fast (free) delivery too. I can't wait to try everything on the menu now that I have it. Very reasonably priced too. So happy that a really good Mexican place now delivers downtown.

Anyone know a place in Jersey City or Hoboken that can provide a Medallion Signature Guarantee? I don't belong to any of the local banks.

Please please have ramen on the menu. I will be a daily customer. Would be overjoyed not to have to go into the city for a decent bowl.

Went for brunch. I enjoyed the Shrimp Po Boy. The food overall was decent and the prices were very good. Nice service. I hope people will check it out. We could use a new place in the neighborhood that isn't another pizza or Thai place.

So where are results posted for the committee results?

Anyone have any opinions on Sandra Cunningham vs Bruce Alston for State Senator? I looked up Sandra Cunningham's list of sponsored bills and am inclined to vote for her based on her record and experience.

Also, what about Jeffrey Dublin versus Arnold Williams for Freeholder? The only thing I know was Jeffrey Dublin was/is a member of the "old world" school board, which to me is shorthand for being a Healey supporter and useless.

Portions are big, but I had a shawarma and found the meat a little dry and chewy. Ibby's is by far better. Also service was slow. I had to wait over 10 minutes for my sandwich.

Still...nice to see them in the neighborhood versus another dollar store.

Anyone know of any low-cost vaccination clinics in JC for shots other than rabies?

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Wait a second...Epps is a nice guy personally? The man who called young girls the worst enemy of our society?? You've lost me there.

Where are the lots you're considering and are you planning to have a meeting for people who are interested?

Am thinking about getting a small worm composter for my apartment, but since I don't have a backyard, I'm wondering what I would do with the compost.

Anyone know if any of the local downtown parks, VYP or Hamilton, will take the compost?