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Halsey Fabric Shop is Newark Favorite

02.10.24 03:03 PM By Editorial Team - Comment(s)

Michael Janoff, manager and owner of the Halsey Fabric Shop.

Step inside 91 Halsey Street in downtown Newark and you will immed...

MODEST TEA BOUTIQUE IS A FASHIONISTA’S DREAM IN DOWNTOWN NEWARK

08.02.22 10:00 PM By Editorial Team - Comment(s)

Model wears one of Bibi Stewart’s designs, an athleisure suit.

Inside a certain glass storefront on Clinton Street in Downtown Newark, you will find a variety of luxury streetwear, including culturally inspired, statement t-shirts and hoodies in bold colors and designs, embellished army jackets wi...

La Cocina is an outpost for great, hearty Cuban food in Downtown Newark

11.08.21 09:00 PM By Editorial Team - Comment(s)

La Cocina staff during Christmas a few years ago.

On a recent Thursday, lunch was in full swing at La Cocina, a widely-known and beloved Cuban restaurant located at 61 New Street in the bustling downtown area of Newark, New Jersey. Folks from all walks of life, from cops to construction workers, were...

International Youth Organization has a 50-year track record helping young people in Essex County

25.07.21 12:53 PM By Editorial Team - Comment(s)

IYO students celebrate their high school graduation.

For young people who may have not completed high school or who lack the training to get a job, the International Youth Organization (IYO), a non-profit group based in Newark, has long served as a vital avenue...

Meet the Woman Behind the Newark Gift Card

25.07.21 12:53 PM By Editorial Team - Comment(s)

Tamara Remedios – A Proud Newaker and Marketer Dedicated to Local Businesses and Community

The COVID-19 pandemic hit Newark businesses hard. Like many towns and cities, storefronts and restaurants had to shutter their doors for extended periods of time. But as Newark shakes off the pandemic doldrums...

Halsey Vintage Shoppe is a Treasure Trove of Finds in Downtown Newark

31.05.21 09:00 PM By Editorial Team - Comment(s)

Aaron Knopfler is the owner of the Halsey Vintage Shoppe.

Located on a sunny part of Halsey Stree...

Just Fish Cafe serves up delicious plates of comfort food in Downtown Newark

26.04.21 09:00 PM By Editorial Team - Comment(s)

Gary Simpson (second from left) and staff behind the counter of Just Fish Cafe in Newark, New Jersey.

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Interview with Emily Manz, Newark advocate and new executive director at Preservation New Jersey

13.09.20 09:00 PM By Editorial Team - Comment(s)

If you hang out in Newark long enough, you are bound to run into enthusiastic city advocate Emily Manz, who co-founded the Have You Met Newark Tours, which has been giving out of towners and even locals a fresh look at the city through educational ...