Living in New Jersey while working in New York City has its advantages. Among them are affordable housing, reliable transportation options into Manhattan, and easier access to parking for car owners. Read below to learn more about the reasons why commuters might want to settle in New Jersey. Do you […]
Living in Union City offers residents a dense urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Union City there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families live in Union City and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Union City are above […]
Its two nicknames, “Embroidery Capital of the United States” and “Havana on the Hudson”, reflect important aspects of that history. Thousands visit Union City each year to see the nation’s longest-running passion play and the annual Cuban Day Parade of New Jersey. What is it like to live in Union […]
In summary, tap water in Newark and most of New Jersey’s public water supply is legally safe to drink when it leaves the plant but many pipes have been found to leach lead. To be on the safe side, use a quality active carbon filter such as TAPP. How contaminated […]
Canada’s grade levels compared to other countries Starting age Canada United States 10-11 Grade 5 Grade 5 11-12 Grade 6 Grade 6 12-13 Grade 7 Grade 7 13-14 Grade 8 Grade 8 What grade do 12 year olds go to in Canada? School Age Categories-Canada Canadian Schooling Level Canadian Grade […]
Cheaper Housing However, compared to New York City, the housing options will be much cheaper. NYC is the most expensive city in America so it should come as no surprise that New Jersey offers a more affordable cost of living. Newark and Jersey City are both considerably cheaper than NYC. […]
Safe area but it is Manhattan so there is always a certain level of crime. Visibility of police is very high. Atmosphere is very trendy but the downside is it does attract tourist and crowds. One of the most sought after living areas in Manhattan which makes it one of […]
Andrew A. Beveridge, a sociologist at Queens College, said, “Harlem has become as it was in the early 1930s — a predominantly black neighborhood, but with other groups living there as well.” When did Harlem become black mecca? Harlem in New York City was widely noted as a black mecca […]
In 1967 racial tensions between the black community and the mostly white Newark police force led to disastrous riots, which ended in 26 deaths, 1,100 wounded, and $10 million in property damage. What’s so bad about Newark New Jersey? Newark is near the top for the highest rates of murder, […]
5 of the Best Neighborhoods to Live in Manhattan Upper West Side. 59th Street to 110th Street from south to north, from Central Park on the east to the Hudson River on the West. Lenox Hill on the Upper East. Washington Heights. Battery Park City. Gramercy Park. What is the […]
Top School Districts in New Jersey, 2020 Rank School District City 1 Ridgewood Public School District Ridgewood 2 Livingston Board Of Education School District Livingston 3 Millburn Township School District Millburn 4 Westfield Public School District Westfield Which county in NJ has the best school system? Somerset County #1 Counties […]
shoobies. Bennies (or shoobies, as they’re referred to in South Jersey) is an arguably derogatory term for tourists – especially arrogant, ill-behaved or ill-adapted tourists. What do locals call tourists? A: Bennys, bennies, shoobies, weekenders, day-trippers and a few other choice names I can’t print are just some of the […]
Luckily, the second essay of the Haverford supplement is a straightforward Why essay, and in the spirit of academic honesty we’ll give you one piece of advice: do your research! Spend some quality time on the school website (or on campus, if you can) and prep some specific questions to […]
Debt. While student debt can become a huge problem for many young adults, there are plenty of ways to relieve the stress, and the earlier you start addressing it the better! Get a part-time job or work study related to your major. What are the biggest challenges facing college students […]
What qualifies as an academic recommendation? We require two teacher/professor recommendations in academic subject areas. These are areas such as history, english or math. Non-academic recommendations such as journalism, a club, or coaches do not count toward this requirement. How many letters of recommendation does Colorado College require? At least […]