Historic Jersey City Homes Tied to Black History Could Gain New Protections
Jersey City is taking steps to preserve overlooked Black history sites, including the home of its first Black schoolteacher and the city's last known surviving Underground Railroad stop.
Former Bamberger’s and Ohrbach’s Building in Newark Slated for 98 Apartments
A nearly 130-year-old Downtown Newark building that once housed Bamberger’s and Ohrbach’s is slated for a major restoration with 98 apartments, including 20 affordable units.
How Hoboken Saved Its Tenements and Transformed the City
Long before Hoboken became one of New Jersey’s most desirable cities, an ambitious rehabilitation program helped rescue its aging tenements while allowing existing residents to remain in place.
Newark Commissioner is Fired After Voting Against NJPAC Cathedral House Demolition
Former Newark Landmarks Commissioner Myles Zhang says he was removed after voting against NJPAC’s demolition of the historic Cathedral House, a decision that has intensified a broader debate over preservation and development in the city.
Asbury Park Convention Hall Lands Record $75 Million State Award for Restoration
The $130 million restoration of Asbury Park’s historic Convention Hall complex has secured $75 million in state funding to rehabilitate the nearly century-old landmark.
Historic Loew’s Jersey Theatre Starts Booking Its First Events
The historic Jersey City theater, which is wrapping up a $72 million renovation, has booked its first performance in November later this year.
$43 Million Tax Credit Secured for Westfield’s Shuttered Rialto Theater
A 100-year-old movie theater in Westfield, which has been closed since 2019, was awarded a tax credit that will help transform it into a performance venue and gallery space.
Jersey City Rejects Plan to Subdivide Historic District Property
A proposal to split a large lot in Jersey City’s West Bergen-East Lincoln Park Historic District has reignited debate over whether preservation should protect not only historic homes, but the land around them.
Restoration Plan for Hoboken’s Castle Point Terrace Finally Advances
A long-neglected initiative to restore a historic cobblestone road in Hoboken recently took a big step forward.
Jersey City Blocks Demolition of Bergen Avenue Home Amid Renewed Preservation Push
Jersey City officials have blocked the demolition of a Tudor Revival home, a decision that could signal renewed interest in protecting Bergen Hill’s overlooked architectural history.
