‘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.
Renovations Begin at Clark Thread Factory, East Newark’s New Town Center
A 19th-century factory complex, where the world’s largest cotton thread company was headquartered until 1935, will become East Newark’s new town center when renovations are complete.
Newarkers Still Relive the 1967 Riots, New Museum Honors that Trauma
Plans are underway to repurpose the old Fourth Precinct — where the Newark riots began — into an exhibition space as well as the headquarters for the Center for Violence Prevention and Trauma Recovery.
Edison’s Black Maria, the World’s First Movie Studio, Needs Rehabilitation
The world’s first movie production house, the Black Maria in West Orange, is getting a huge investment to make the exhibit more tourist-friendly.
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.
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.
This Year’s Cherry Blossom Festival in Newark Celebrates the Park’s Designer’s 200th Birthday
The visionary behind Manhattan's Central Park left hIs mark all over Newark. This spring, Branch Brook Park is hosting a series of events to celebrate his 200th anniversary.
