Glocally Newark

Former Newark Bears Star Snags MLB Deal

Former Newark Bears outfielder, Jacque Jones, has signed a minor league contract with the Minnesota Twins. Included with the deal is an invite to spring training where Jones will be given the opportunity to earn a spot on the Twins bench.

Continue reading...

Newark’s Christmas List

What does Brick City want for Christmas this year? I listed ten items, but feel free to add your own...

Continue reading...

Bleak Bears

What more can the Bears possibly do? The question echoed in the ballpark and my ears last night, as I sat there staring into a sea of empty green folding chairs... and STILL couldn't snag a foul ball.

Continue reading...

7th Inning Stretch: the Night in Photos.

The exhibit at Index Art Gallery was not quite what I expected. Thought I'm not sure what I was expecting. Here's a bit of the event in photos.

Continue reading...

BATTERS UP Art lovers!

This summer you can catch a Bears Game to fulfill your baseball itch, or you can head on over to Index Art Center to view “7th inning stretch”. “7th inning stretch,” is a show dedicated to baseball, contemporary art and culture. Friday, July 10 at 7pm grab your crackerjacks and head over to Broad St to [...]

Continue reading...

Real Housewife Is For Real, Really

The star of Bravo's hit, Real Housewives of New Jersey, sheds some light on the show's future, and why she couldn't play in the celebrity softball game at Bears and Eagles Riverfront Stadium.

Continue reading...

I Flip for Ozzie

I spent part of yesterday's celebrity softball game at Riverfront Stadium shamelessly sucking up to baseball legend Ozzie Smith, the Wizard of Oz, who graciously offered his insights on baseball and life.

Continue reading...

2009 Atlantic League All Star Photos

                    Kudos to the Bears on pulling off a great double header.  The Liberty Division ended up beating the Freedom squad by a score of 7-5.  For a full recap, visit newarkbears.com. I also had a chance to talk with some of the celebrities from the softball game.  To see those stories, click on the links below: New [...]

Continue reading...

What’s Going On Here?

Why have the Bears been stinking up Broad Street the past few weeks? What's up with the All Star Game? And, uh, Queen Latifah?

Continue reading...

American as Apple Pie

Memorial Day weekend is a time to hit the beach, the bottle, and barbecues. If you can't, Bears baseball is a good alternative. Whitey Ford headlines Legends Day on Sunday and will sign autographs during the matinee game.

Continue reading...