The Ghosts of Newark: Signs From Another Era Still Dot the City
New Jersey’s largest city is literally filled with signs of its prosperous past. Curiosity got the best of us, so we dug up the history of some of the city's more prominent ghost signs.
History Alongside the Highway: Newark’s Plume House Dates Back 300 Years
The invention of celluloid camera film, which revolutionized the industry, occurred in Newark. However, the building in which it was invented, and the history behind the structure, might surprise you.
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.
Pedestrian Mall Returns to Newark’s Halsey Street on Tuesdays
A popular corridor in Downtown Newark will once again be partially closed in the middle of the day once a week and converted into a pedestrian mall.
Audible Entices Employees to Live in Newark with Free Rent Stipend
Audible.com moved its headquarters to Newark ten years ago and is taking their investment in the city a step further by offering free rent to employees.
Makers Mansion Community Planned Around Historic Newark Castle
Jersey Digs has obtained plans for a massive new complex with micro-manufacturing, shops, apartments, and more on the Krueger-Scott Mansion property.
New City Operations Facility Planned for Newark’s East Ward
The City of Newark is moving forward with plans to develop a new operations facility including a new seven-story building at 52-90 Amsterdam Street.
This Saturday, June 17th, Newark Will Celebrate Its Riverfront
The city’s annual Walk to the Water and River Day events are returning.
124-Unit Building Proposed Near Newark’s Branch Brook Park
The city’s latest development could come to 377-387 North 5th Street.
Rutgers Transforming Newark Parking Lot into Honors Living-Learning Community
The project in Downtown will consist of dorms, retail space, classrooms, and a public piazza.
