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.
“Lost Landmarks of Bayonne” Art Exhibit Opens April 12
Rare opportunity to see artwork featuring 19th Century landmarks of the little villages that combined to form Bayonne: Bergen Point, Constable Hook, Centerville, and Salterville or Pamrapo.
Mystery Surrounds 17th-Century French Artifact Found In South Jersey
A 17th-century French artifact was recently found in a small New Jersey town.
Future Alexander Hamilton Center in Paterson Inches Towards Reality
New funding has been secured for a Paterson project looking to build an innovative visitors center inside the historic Great Falls National Park.
Partnership Commits $150 Million to Reactivate Two Iconic Newark Buildings
Two office buildings, steeped in Newark heritage, are slated for modernization in a way that honors Newark’s rich history of innovation and civic engagement.
The Loss of Doo Wop Motels in Wildwood Is a Deeper Mystery Than Previously...
These futuristic- and island-themed accommodations were frozen in time and preservationists had all but given up on establishing a historic district dedicated to this quirky decade in architecture.
Montclair Author Walks Abandoned Newark Train Tracks in Latest Work
His one-man journey is now the focus of this sixth book, "Walking the Newark Branch," which recently debuted alongside a documentary.
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.
