Glocally Newark

Movies Beneath the Moon

Every time I go to a movie, it seems my parents always talk about the days of drive-in theaters. "It was so nice to watch a movie outside on a Summer's night," they'd say. Although I usually blow off this repetitive statement, I do find myself wishing that drive-in theaters were more common. Fortunately, The Branch Brook Park Alliance and Essex County, are granting my wish and are hosting Movies Under the Stars.

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Get Under those Stars

Just because the Cherry Blossom Festival is over doesn't mean that Branch Brook Park Stops...Here comes a summer of fun! Join Branch Brook Park under the stars. Essex County executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. “Through the years, the park has...contributed greatly to our quality of life.”

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Love is in the Air

Spring has sprung and that means two things: Love is in the air, and the cherry blossom trees in Branch Brook Park are in full bloom.

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13th Annual Race for the Cure

Branch Brook Park plays host to the 13th Annual Race for the Cure (for breast cancer) on April 25th. Come out and support the cause with literally tens of thousands of other folks, or make a donation online. It'll run you no more than the cost of a pitcher of beer.

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The Lady in White

I've been trying to unearth local ghost stories, but other than the Lady in White and the usual zombies you'll find on Broad Street, there's not much to go on. Please share if you've got one.

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Movies Under the Stars

Not to state the obvious, but summer is finally in full swing. Which means: downtown Newark is packed, the sidewalks are crowded with vendors and people, local Street DJs are churning out all our favorite summer tunes, restaurants are giving out discounts, and everyone (myself included) is fighting to stay cool and escape the concrete [...]

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Hell Here I Come!

Five days. That is how many days until I turn twenty one and I can’t wait. My hour of power will be filled with neon colored martinis, club hopping, and lots of out of tune singing. Although, what I am most excited about is that I will no longer have to go through the embarrassment [...]

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Fast and Furyous

If Jenna Von Fury sounds the hot name of a roller derby girl, it is, because she is. Part of the Ironbound Maidens squad that plays its bouts at Newark's Branch Brook Park, Von Fury is easily the most popular athlete on the track.

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I Get Around

In the summer of 1995 I became a New Jersey resident.  And with the exception of a short year in Elizabeth, I can honestly say I have always been a Newark resident.  My experience it that Newark has always been criticized, frowned upon and looked over.  I feel like only as a resident will you [...]

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Race for the Cure this Sunday

Branch Brook Park is holding a 5K Walk/Race this Sunday, hosted by he Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure of North Jersey.  Even if you’re not into good deeds and curing breast cancer, you should be into tax write-offs, so register here to participate in a good cause for only $25 (or more, for [...]

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