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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...

PARTNER'S IMPACT AT NEWARK SUMMIT: EMPOWERING THE FUTURE

27.12.23 04:47 PM By Editorial Team - Comment(s)

Samer Hanini joined industry leaders Adenah Bayoh, Jonathan Schultz, and Bill Harrison on the Mixed-Use + Innovative Retail panel at The Newark Summit last week. It was organized by the Newark Alliance to promote vibrancy and inclusivity in Newark's commercial corridors.

Our partner shared valuable ...

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...

Historic Mansion Becomes a Makerhood

18.01.22 10:00 PM By Editorial Team - Comment(s)

The historic Krueger-Scott Mansion in Newark, New Jersey.

Clad in distinctive red brick and sporting its signature turret, the Krueger-Scott Mansion has long been a Newark, New Jersey fixture on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard. Gottfried Krueger, a German immigrant and wealthy beer ...

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...

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...

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...

Newark First Fridays Energizes the City

29.06.21 09:00 PM By Editorial Team - Comment(s)

On the first Friday of the month, residents and visitors can attend a whole slew of exciting activities happening in Newark. They can attend a lawn market and art wal...