Jordan Coll

1 week ago | sliceofculture.com | Jordan Coll

Photo courtesy of Janus Films. The story of Venus Xtravaganza is one marked by a dual reality oftentimes faced by many trans women: fierce ambition and persistent marginalization. But this did not stop Venus from emulating her own spark, it only made her story much more riveting.

3 weeks ago | jerseydigs.com | Jordan Coll

A plan is moving forward that would bring an 18-story building on a portion of the property home to the historically preserved Art Deco building known as The Beacon in Jersey City. A new mixed-use high-rise is being proposed for Block 13601 – Lot 1 in Jersey City’s McGinley Square neighborhood, just south of Montgomery Street and west of Cornelison Avenue. The development would rise 18 stories and feature 98 residential units along with 7,184 square feet of medical office space.

3 weeks ago | sliceofculture.com | Jordan Coll

Photo by Jordan Coll | SOC Images. Andrew Washington, 52, was in the midst of a mental health crisis when his family made what they thought was the right call—they reached out to a mental-health hotline for help. Instead of receiving trained crisis responders, he was met with a brazen line of police in riot gear who waited for nearly half an hour outside his Jersey City home on Aug. 27, 2023. After a brief standoff, officers broke down the door.

4 weeks ago | jerseydigs.com | Jordan Coll

Jersey City has modernized its municipal guidelines for cannabis businesses. The Municipal Council recently passed an ordinance revising regulations for cannabis establishments and distributors to reflect evolving licensing and operational standards. In a Municipal Caucus meeting held on April 7, Acting Corporation Counsel Brittany Murray explained the changes to the regulations under the ordinance, as well as how the changes have evolved throughout the process.

1 month ago | jerseydigs.com | Jordan Coll

In a move set to reshape the city’s cultural landscape, the Jersey City Theater Center (JCTC) has announced a transformative arts and residential development at 575 Summit Avenue, within the Journal Square 2060 Redevelopment Area. The ambitious project aims to merge historic preservation with bold architectural innovation, establishing what is expected to become the tallest arts-focused cultural center in the world.