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.
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.
