An Inside Look At The Stanley Theater’s Celestial Restoration
When it opened in 1928, The Stanley Theater in Journal Square was one of the greatest old movie palaces and the second-largest on the East Coast, next to Radio City. After years of neglect, the theater was purchased by the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society who transformed it into a prized house of worship.
Klang Klang Klang, Gone’s our Trolley: The Loss of Newark’s Transit Autonomy
Public transit is the only effective means for Newarkers to get around our city, and at one time, it was a fast, efficient, and timely endeavor. So why has it become so lousy?
Exploring Mount Tabor: Ocean Grove’s Countryside Counterpart
Located in Morris County, New Jersey, the community of cottages known as Mount Tabor is one of the region’s most unique villages.
Will Lackawanna Terminal Get a New ‘European-style’ Market?
The planned revitalization of Hoboken’s major transit hub has been slow and somewhat underwhelming. But one rookie councilman is seeking to jumpstart what he dubs a “European-style market” at the station.
There’s No Place Like Newark for the Holidays: Brick City History for the Most...
As I walked through Broad Street on my way home with presents and giftwrap in hand, I found myself longing for a memory that now has become a rose-tinted fantasy. The nostalgia of a time and a city that bejeweled itself in Christmas merriment, and streetscapes as alive as a postcard by Currier and Ives.
History Alongside the Highway: Newark’s Plume House Dates Back 300 Years
The invention of celluloid camera film, which revolutionized the industry, occurred in Newark. However, the building in which it was invented, and the history behind the structure, might surprise you.
Once Fearing Closure, Newark’s Oldest Synagogue Opens after Two Years
Ahavas Sholom is Newark's longest operating synagogue. But the pandemic nearly robbed them of that honor.
Weekend Walks: Historic Downtown Jersey City Gets Festive
The people, parks, and historic buildings around Jersey City's historic downtown area have a very distinct character, and this time of year, a little holiday cheer.
Why are So Many Historic Buildings in Newark Still Being Demolished?
Demolitions in Newark’s historic districts are the new normal.
Adaptive Reuse Project Will Transform Historic Newark Factory Into Residences
A symbol of Newark’s past is becoming a part of its future as an industrial facility in one of the city’s most dense neighborhoods is being converted into residential use.
