Celebrity Chef Marcus Samuelsson to Open Restaurant in Newark
World-renowned celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson has signed on to open up a restaurant in one of downtown Newark’s most prominent buildings, adding another feather in the cap to both the city’s revitalization and to a historic landmark that’s undergoing a thorough restoration.
Restoration Begins on Newark’s Bonnell Building
Another historic but neglected building in one of New Jersey’s oldest stretches of downtown is getting a facelift, bringing more residential units plus some revitalized retail back to the heart of Newark.
Newark Walks: This Self-Guided Walking Tour Explores Over 80 Historical Sites
Several of New Jersey’s most historic sites are located within a few miles of each other in Newark. A newly-launched self-guided walking tour allows residents and visitors to see nearly all of them.
New Details Released for Bears and Eagles Riverfront Stadium Site
A 7.5-acre mixed-use neighborhood is planned for the Bears and Eagles Riverfront Stadium site in Downtown Newark. The 2.3 million square foot development will contain a mix of residential, office, retail, and cultural space.
Another Office Building in Newark Could be Converted into Residential Use
Redmellon 579 Holdings, LLC is planning to convert the Kislak Building, which is within the Military Park Commons Historic District, into 48 residential rental units with 5,591 square feet of retail space on the ground floor.
Two New Developments Proposed for Newark’s North Ward, One with 90 Units
As revitalization projects continue in the Downtown Newark area, developers are beginning to look at the city’s North Ward as a new place to build in. Next week the Zoning Board will hear proposals for two new projects in the area.
Retail Roundup, Newark: Halal Guys, Black Swan Espresso, Toskana, More
While Newark has always been known for having great restaurants in its Ironbound district, the culinary bug seems to be spreading to the neighboring Downtown area, which is a healthy sign for the city’s continued revitalization.
Jersey News: The Willful Neglect of NJ Transit, Say Goodbye to Cheap Gas, Explosive Street Art in Newark, More
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.
A Vacant 25-Story Apartment Tower in Newark Could Soon See Revitalization
Currently, the 25-story Carmel Towers building lies abandoned, towering over the Weequahic neighborhood of Newark’s South Ward. However, should a developer’s plan be approved, the building could soon be home to hundreds of Newarkers.
Ambitious Teachers Village Project to Wrap Up by Year’s End
The largest mixed-use project to hit downtown Newark in decades will officially be completed by the end of 2016, and some additional retail in the development will be adding to the revitalization of one of New Jersey’s oldest cities.
