The Street is a Mosque for Displaced Muslims in Newark During Ramadan
The Branford Masjid in Newark was allegedly sold to Paramount Assets without notifying the congregation.
From Stagecoaches to Rail Engines: The Wells Fargo Lofts
During a stroll through Hamilton Park’s tree-lined blocks of brownstones and row houses, one long brick building with the words “Wells Fargo” on the front stands out. But instead of bank tellers, ATMs and the hustle and bustle of a banking branch, the century-old building once housed key components to the early days of cross-country mail delivery.
While Restoring the Oldest Cemetery in Jersey City, Pastor Unearths Secret About His Past
When the Jersey City cemetery reopens to visitors on Bergen Square Day, Oct. 23, visitors will be able to take a self-guided tour.
Route 31 Bus Service to Livingston and Maplewood Could End January 1st
The bus service has been operating from Newark Penn Station to the suburbs for decades but a new proposal could cut off service to Livingston and Maplewood.
What’s the Deal with the Powerhouse? Revitalization Plans Putter Along
Surrounded by the omnipresent sound of construction equipment, the H & M Powerhouse stands tall as a relic of Jersey City’s industrial age longing for reinvigoration. But while the city and a redeveloper have taken some steps towards reviving the landmark, its future still seems unclear.
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.
PATH Train Cars Salvaged from 9/11 Wreckage on Display for First Time
When the first plane hit the World Trade Center 15 years ago, three PATH trains were en route to the station below the buildings. One train was abandoned under the station when the towers fell. Now, 15 years later, cars from that train are open to the public.
History on the Hill: Three Great Houses of Bergen Hill
Bergen Hill, in its heyday, was considered “the suburbs” by people who left Downtown, Jersey City for suburban mansions. Today, in the ongoing preservation conversation, we feature three JCLC Historic Homes still standing on Summit Avenue.
The Newark that Could Have Been, Part I: A City Beautiful, Sky-High Ambitions, and...
Dive into the history and architectural aspirations of Newark, a city with a complex past and promising future, explored through the lens of its iconic landmarks and unrealized urban visions.
Explore the History of the Garden State on Hunterdon County’s 579 Trail
New Jersey’s 579 Trail, a 25-mile stretch of country road from Bloomsbury to Lambertville, is a great way to explore the agricultural roots of the Garden State.
