Historic State Theatre New Jersey Announces Free Event for Reopening
State Theatre New Jersey has announced the date for the historic New Brunswick venue’s reopening after a year of major renovations.
Rarely Available Condo Hits Market at Historic Bank Building
A condo listing has hit the market at the highly sought after Bank Building at 83 Montgomery Street. This spectacular home is the perfect mix of historic charm and modern convenience. Let's take a look!
Mudlarking Began in London, But Newark is Also a Place for Buried Treasure
A good spot for mudlarking requires two things — an old city and a river. Newark has both, and treasure hunters have found a trove of arrowheads, 19th-century coins, and Victorian inkwells along the riverbanks.
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?
A Memorial Day Look At New Jersey’s War Memorials And Battle Monuments
The Garden State’s municipalities are filled with monuments dedicated to battles fought in the state and internationally by its residents.
Preservation Commission Takes Final Stand to Save Historic Hospital in Orange
About a century ago, a small suburban hospital in Orange, became a sprawling, world-class medical facility funded by the era’s most famous philanthropists. But this landmark institution had a tragic, mysterious ending.
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.
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.
Hudson River History: Hoboken’s North River Bridge
New York City’s surroundings are home to some of the most famous bridges in the country, but a never-completed one in Hoboken offers a glimpse into history and what could have been.
Why are So Many Historic Buildings in Newark Still Being Demolished?
Demolitions in Newark’s historic districts are the new normal.
