Beloved Newark Chorus Finds New Home in Historic Schoolhouse
The oldest-standing public school in Newark is getting a long-awaited restoration and will continue its legacy educating young people of color.
Newark Developer Proposes Demolishing Downtown Buildings, Constructing 192-Unit Project
The Newark Landmarks and Historic Preservation Commission is expected to hear a plan associated with Paramount Assets that calls for bringing a major mixed-use development near Prudential’s headquarters.
Board to Hear Application for 15-Unit Building Along South Orange Avenue in Newark
A developer recently bought 503 South Orange Avenue in Newark and was recently approved to buy neighboring 505 South Orange Avenue. Now, the company is seeking to construct a four-story mixed-use building on the premises.
Newark Plans to Sell Weequahic Property for $46K to Make Way for 32-Unit Project
The Newark Municipal Council adopted a resolution that will allow for the sale of a corner property near Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in the South Ward to a local developer.
‘Jack the Ripper’ Scare in Newark Remains Mystery a Century Later
Jack the Ripper, the infamous 19th-century serial killer, was in the news last month when someone claimed to know his identity. What many don’t know is that Newark had its own “Jack the Ripper” scare a century ago.
Plans Resurface for 72-Unit Project Opposite Newark’s Murphy Varnish Lofts
Jersey Digs first reported in 2017 that a project called Vesey Street Commons was in the works for the Ironbound neighborhood of Newark. Now, months after we reported that the property had been sold, a 72-unit development proposal for the site could receive a tax abatement.
Tax Abatement Possible for 69-Unit Development Around Newark’s Terrell Homes
The City of Newark is considering a 30-year tax abatement for a proposed age-restricted development in the East Ward.
As Construction Boom Continues, Social Media Influencers are Becoming Preservationists
In the next decade, thousands of new residences in Newark and Jersey City will vie for space with existing landmarks. A new class of social media influencers is hoping they can help salvage this history through stunning imagery.
44 Additional Units Planned for Russo Project Near Newark Broad Street Station
The company seeking to bring a 299-unit mixed-use development to a large vacant tract in Newark’s Lower Broadway neighborhood is seeking amended approvals.
12-Story Building Could Replace Three Newark Homes
A developer’s application says that more than 75 residential units are planned for Walnut Street in Newark.
