Community

The City of Newark has partnered with other organizations and agencies to open a shelter and bring the homeless inside out of the cold. This is the first report in an exclusive Jersey Digs series focusing on homelessness across the state.

As Bergen-Lafayette grows in popularity, so does its amenities. New cultural and community focused activities are popping up all around the neighborhood. These 5 provide good reasons to get out and explore the area.

A new report reveals that the Garden State’s younger residents are indeed fleeing, a trend that could have substantial consequences for the business and real estate climate.

The founders of Rising Tide Capital, two Harvard grads, were recently featured in Forbes as some of the nation's "most promising social entrepreneurs”. Last week, they received one of the Manhattan Institute’s awards for Social Entrepreneurship. Here are two of their success stories.

A cutting-edge space from the Girl Scouts has launched with the first New Jersey location of their DreamLab concept.

The evening fundraiser will be held at the Kolo Klub and proceeds will go toward a community center and housing for veterans.

The music will continue in Riverview Park starting at 7PM with three bands, food trucks, and a scenic view.

Joel Maffei, co-founder/director of Pacific Flea, brings quality vendors, artists and musical acts to the Bergen-Lafayette neighborhood on second Saturdays, April-October. The next market is September 10 and the final market October 8.

The Gilded Era estate is now owned by Essex County and is open for tours and events on the grounds.

The first chunk of restoration work should start soon at the historic Willow Avenue church, which is looking to be put back to use after years of dormancy.