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.
Board Approves Newark’s 14-Story ‘Portnow’ Project With Conditions
A plan to replace a privately owned Downtown Newark parking lot with a 350-unit development can now move forward.
Newark Approves New Condo Development Along James Street Commons
A historic district in Newark will soon be home to a five-story condominium project.
Why are So Many Historic Buildings in Newark Still Being Demolished?
Demolitions in Newark’s historic districts are the new normal.
One of America’s Great Stores: How an Empire Killed Newark’s Temple to Retail
L. Bamberger & Co.’s flagship store in Newark at its peak was the the 6th largest department store in the United States, but as trends changed towards the suburbs, the city’s temple to consumerism was left behind.
There’s No Place Like Newark for the Holidays: Brick City History for the Most...
As I walked through Broad Street on my way home with presents and giftwrap in hand, I found myself longing for a memory that now has become a rose-tinted fantasy. The nostalgia of a time and a city that bejeweled itself in Christmas merriment, and streetscapes as alive as a postcard by Currier and Ives.
Jersey News: The Willful Neglect of NJ Transit, Say Goodbye to Cheap Gas, Explosive...
Our weekly news roundup of New Jersey stories you may have missed. This week, the New York Times investigates the neglect of NJ Transit, 'Explosive street art’ coming to Newark, the end is near for cheap gas in New Jersey, and more.
Queen Latifah Backed Development Project Moves Forward In Newark
A singer, songwriter, talk show host, and producer who was born and raised in the Garden State appears to be behind a new development that is planned for her home county.
Proposed Zoning Change Would Allow 15-Story Buildings in Newark’s Ironbound
A decision will be made tonight on whether zoning regulations in the city’s East Ward should be altered.
Construction Underway to Expand Newark’s Riverfront Park
The park along the Passaic River is expanding further north and will include an amphitheater and an urban beach.