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Phil - who has written 54 posts on Glocally Newark.


*Entertainment
Tue, Aug 31, 2010

Former Newark Outfielder Gets Final Shot With Dodgers

Former Newark Outfielder Gets Final Shot With Dodgers

Gibbons wanted a shot at redemption so he returned to the diamond the very next year in hopes of working his way back to the big leagues. In 2008, he bounced around various minor league teams, including the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League.

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*Neighborhood
Thu, Aug 26, 2010

1 Washington Park Gets New Look & New Tenants

1 Washington Park Gets New Look & New Tenants

Wow...what a year it has been for the 1 Washington Park office building here in Newark. Around this time last year, the office building opened its doors to the Rutgers Business School. The interior of the building where the school resides was beautiful and the school was outfitted with leather sofas and numerous LCD TVs. The clear glass entrance way and stock ticker were also nice addition to the building but yet, something was missing.

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*Entertainment
Fri, Aug 20, 2010

Jonas Brothers Coming To Newark Monday

Jonas Brothers Coming To Newark Monday

This Monday the Jonas Brothers will be stopping by Newark to play a free exhibition softball game at Bears and Eagles Riverfront Stadium.

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*Entertainment
Thu, Aug 12, 2010

Home Sweet Home: Nets Acquire New Jersey Native

Home Sweet Home: Nets Acquire New Jersey Native

The New Jersey Nets have acquired New Jersey native, Troy Murphy in a four team trade with the Indiana Pacers, Charlotte Bobcats and the Houston Rockets.

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*Culture
Tue, Aug 10, 2010

Unearthing Newark History….on eBay?

Unearthing Newark History….on eBay?

Disappointed, I was ready to carry on with my day when I saw a message that suggested I search for "Newark, NJ". I did and uncovered a ton of Newark post cards and other items from the turn of the century, which paint a picture of how Newark came to be the city that it is today.

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*Entertainment / Featured Story
Thu, Aug 5, 2010

Bears’ Daryle Ward Getting Hot at the Right Time

Bears’ Daryle Ward Getting Hot at the Right Time

In the world of Major League Baseball, Daryle Ward was looked at as nothing more than a solid utility player with a bit of power. Even last season with the Bears, Ward didn't impress all that much when he hit .222 in 30 plate appearances. Things are different in Newark this year as Daryle Ward is one of the core pieces of the Bears' offense.

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*Entertainment
Mon, Aug 2, 2010

What’s Up With The Nets?

What’s Up With The Nets?

Around this time last month the talk of the town revolved around the New Jersey Nets and their pursuit of LeBron James and coveted draft pick John Wall. As has been the case for the Nets the past few years, things did not work out and the team was neither able to sign James nor draft Wall. With the exception of the signing of Derrick Favors, some could argue that the Nets haven't really improved all that much since the end of last season.

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*Entertainment
Thu, Jul 29, 2010

Benitez Returns to Help Bears Make Run at Playoffs

Benitez Returns to Help Bears Make Run at Playoffs

Heading into end of the first half of the season things appeared bleak for the Newark Bears. They had fallen into last place in the standings and there were some serious questions over whether or not the team would even finish out the remainder of the season. The second half has brought along many changes. One of which is that the Bears have a chance to ascend back to the top of the standings.

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*Entertainment
Wed, Jul 28, 2010

WWE Set To Lay The Smackdown in Newark

WWE Set To Lay The Smackdown in Newark

On August 29th, WWE superstars from the RAW brand will be making a pit stop at the Prudential Center in Newark for a house show. Basically a house show is a three hour live wrestling show that isn't recorded for TV. While you probably won't see many title matches, chances are you'll get a sneak peak at some of the upcoming pay-per-view cards.

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*Entertainment
Mon, Jul 12, 2010

Newark Well-Represented In All-Star Game

Newark Well-Represented In All-Star Game

Last week, the Atlantic League held its annual All-Star game featuring players from both the Freedom and Liberty divisions. Long Island played host to the All-Star festivities, which were held last year at Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium. Three Newark Bears players were selected to represent the Freedom Division.

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