In keeping with Newark’s current building boom, Military Park is next up for a whopping $3.25 million makeover at the hands of urban parks expert, Daniel Biederman. And as someone who has walked alone (very swiftly, mind you) through that park after dark on numerous occasions, can I get a collective “HALLELOO!” Why the focus [...]
Continue reading...Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Catholic commuters- the Episcopal Diocese of Newark is looking out for you. In observance of Ash Wednesday, the Rt. Rev. Mark M. Beckwith, Bishop of Newark, is outside Penn Station with his ashes on the go crew to bestow blessings. He was gracious enough to take a picture with me for this post and he was prepared with his [...]
Continue reading...Monday, December 10, 2012
Hey Newarkers! Y’all know by now I love me some Newark businesses, large and small, so I am starting a new series aimed at highlighting the many different establishments that line some of Newark’s busiest and renowned streets. Market Street Mondays will feature restaurants, retail shops, vendors, salons, health & wellness shops, and any other [...]
Continue reading...Saturday, October 13, 2012
On Saturday, October 6, 2012, Essex County policymakers, powerbrokers, professionals and party people were treated to a fabulous fundraiser hosted by Amanda Seales (formerly Amanda Diva) to benefit Black Thought’s GrassROOTS Community Foundation.
Continue reading...Thursday, August 9, 2012
Hey Newarkers, there's a gem on Halsey Street that any lover of art, jewelry, craftsmenship, community, or wine must visit. Artisan Collective, located at 25 Halsey St, the heart of Halsey Village is a woman owned and operated shop featuring fine handmade jewelry, hand bags, wall art, accessories and a wine club! Artisan Collective is a brilliant collaboration of 5 very unique businesses: Akirfa Design Studio, Sew What, Devino Enterprises, Kullah Rulz, and TwYSted Elegance
Continue reading...Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Newarkers, on Sunday night I attended what I hope will be an annual LGBT community awards reception. She She & Verve, 2 dynamic teams of lesbian identified nightlife promoters succeeded in bringing influencers from various sectors of Newark’s vast LGBT community together under one roof, for one cause. Love. Love of community and love of [...]
Continue reading...Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Last Spring, 31 Central was home to the Bike Exchange. Open 2 days a week and without much of a community buzz, I wasn't completely surprised when I noticed one day that the Bike Exchange banners were taken down.
Continue reading...Tuesday, July 3, 2012
More often that not, when I want to borrow a book the Newark Public Library doesn't have it. The Main Branch has a large selection of titles to choose from however, it seems like the last four times I searched their online catalog not a single branch had the book that I was looking for.
Continue reading...Wednesday, June 20, 2012
If you are looking for a fun and crafty way to start the summer off, the Newark Museum has a number of amazing art classes and workshops to keep you busy. For those of you who are unfamiliar, the Newark Museum has an Adult Arts Workshop on the 2nd Floor near the Children’s Museum. For [...]
Continue reading...Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Cheap eats on most days, a killer chili and an odd happy hour awaited... On With The Review!
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Wednesday, February 27, 2013
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