Newark

502 Market Street in Newark’s Ironbound neighborhood has been sold. The new owner wants to construct a five-story addition to the existing building.

The Newark-based Hanini Group has purchased the 19th century school and only time will tell if the historic structure will be preserved.

The first 100 guests will get some free goodies and all meals at the restaurant will be 50% off during the official kickoff on February 25.

A project with 484 units and commercial space has been proposed for seven properties near Clay Street and McCarter Highway in Newark.

A four-story building is being proposed for one of the northernmost properties in Newark.

A six-story building with a daycare center and 10 apartments could be built across the street from Weequahic Park.

Ani Ramen is coming to Newark in a big way, signing a lease for almost 9,000 square feet of space in a prominent downtown building.

A 40-unit development application for a Downtown Newark property that Jersey Digs first reported on last week has been approved.

The Newark Central Planning Board is expected to hear a proposal for a five-story building along Halsey Street near the Teachers Village complex.

Jersey Digs has learned that a former official with the Jersey City Redevelopment Agency and the Newark Community Economic Development Corporation has pleaded guilty in connection with an alleged conspiracy involving the Orange Public Library. In part, Franklyn Ore allegedly used money that was supposed to serve low-income families on “entertainment and restaurants.”