The Drama of the Newark Concert Halls… and the Theaters That Were Left Behind
Newark was at one point the center for culture and arts in New Jersey and has many once grand theaters to show for it. Now, however, when a Newarker wants to go see a movie or play, they are relegated to traveling to the suburbs or crossing the Hudson River.
Newark’s Century-Old Hotel Riviera Sold Amid Revitalization Plans
A joint venture led by KS Group has purchased the historic Newark hotel following the zoning board’s rejection of a plan that would have greenlit a residential conversion.
Newark Wants to Loosen Zoning Restrictions But Activists Fear City Could Become Less Affordable
Newly proposed changes to Newark’s zoning laws intend to speed up development, ease the backlog in zoning board applications, and fill vacant storefronts.
Wu-Tang Clan Rapper Raekwon’s Hashstoria Cannabis Lounge Struck Down by Newark Planning Board
The Newark planning board denied the Hashstoria application on Monday after one of the board members said she was "insulted" by the presentation.
Newark Unveils New Harriet Tubman Monument
Several dignitaries including Queen Latifah were on hand to unveil the new Harriett Tubman monument in Newark, which celebrates the city's role in the Underground Railroad.
Caffe Margherita Re-Opens in Newark’s Revamped One Riverfront Plaza
An Italian restaurant dubbed Caffe Margarita that has served Downtown Newark for years has relocated into a prominent office building that recently announced several new leases.
Massive Ironbound Apartment Building, the Length of a City Block, Approved by Newark Zoning...
A massive apartment complex, measuring the length of a city block, was approved unanimously by the Newark zoning board last week.
This Urban Planner Wants to Build a Massive Circular Rail Track Connecting Jersey City,...
An urban planner has an idea to create a massive circular rail track connecting New Jersey’s three largest cities —Newark, Jersey City, and Paterson.
Despite Historic Commission Rejection, Newark Approves 45-Story Arc Tower
The Newark planning board greenlit the 344-unit high-rise Arc Tower development on Broad Street, a move the project’s architect says overrides a previous denial from Newark’s Landmarks & Historic Preservation Commission.
Opinion: Gabrielle Union’s Halsey Street Instagram Post is Good News for Newark’s Historic Districts
During a break in filming Netflix’s "The Perfect Find," shot in Newark, Gabrielle Union-Wade went on a downtown shopping spree, gushing that "Halsey Street is a vibe." Suddenly local hotspots had flocks of new admirers.
