If Walls Could Talk, They’d Shout ‘Off with the Vinyl!’
Newark could have the prettiest neighborhoods in America… but only if we gave the humble rowhouses the same dignity as the greatest mansions on Ballantine Parkway.
Paterson Millionaire Catholina Lambert Unknowingly Owned Painting by Da Vinci
One of Paterson’s wealthiest residents unknowingly owned a painting by Leonardo Da Vinci.
State Commissioner Overrules Panel, Paves Way for Newark’s Tubman Statue
Approval for a Harriet Tubman monument planned in Newark was first denied, but now a New Jersey commissioner has overruled the state panel of preservationists.
Could Renovations in East Orange’s Ampere Neighborhood Revive Midtown Direct Service?
East Orange once had a reputation as one of the wealthiest suburbs until it fell on hard times. Now, one of its neighborhoods is attracting young professionals who are rehabbing 19th-century row houses.
Thousands of 19th-Century Glass Plate Negatives Are Being Digitized in Paterson
A collection of historical photos not seen in almost 40 years is being digitized by the Paterson Museum.
Century-Old Book Solves Mystery of Lost Freemason Artifacts in Orange
A century-old collection of freemason artifacts was lost when the historic Masonic Temple in Orange burned down two months ago.
‘Confrontational’ Tubman Monument in Newark Rejected by State Panel
A proposed Harriet Tubman monument meant to replace a statue of Christopher Columbus that was removed in the heat of 2020’s unrest was unanimously voted down.
These 5 Old-Growth Forests Have Incredible Histories and Are Worth a Visit
Old-growth forests are rich habitats for wildlife. But they are rare. These five forests survived to tell their stories.
Lincoln Monument Centennial Shines Light on Forgotten Newark Rabbi
A famous Newark Rabbi, who preceded Dr. Martin Luther King at the lectern before the “I have a dream” speech, has somehow faded from local memory.
NJPAC Could Demolish Newark ‘Black Power’ Building for Loading Bays and Parking
A former church building in Newark that played an important role in black history could be demolished.
