Bidding. I happen to love bidding: I bid to work on projects. I bid to buy merchandise at discount. And I have to admit that I just love that thrill that comes with winning (who doesn’t?). So naturally, when the City’s Department of Economic and Housing Development announced a sale of city-owned properties, I had [...]
Continue reading...Monday, March 18, 2013
Hey Newarkers, Well, just when I thought I knew about all of Newark’s wonderful, burgeoning communities I get surprised! Newark has a flourishing tech community. Now don’t blame me for not knowing about this prominent culture of Brick City techies, after all I am the woman who thought Mashable.com was going to be a site featuring [...]
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...Monday, October 8, 2012
As most Newarkers know Penn Station encapsulates a part of our city that is filled with culture, music, food, heritage, art, and history. The Ironbound is home to what has always been a booming immigrant community. Dating back to the 1800s Germans, Italians, Portuguese, Brazilians, and Chinese have felt protected by the “Great Wall” Penn [...]
Continue reading...Thursday, September 6, 2012
It is no secret that it takes a ton of hard work and forward thinking to get a gallery up and running in Newark, NJ. Not to mention: donations and support of locals, artists, and art buyers. The best way to stay in business is to find your niche, sometimes looking for unconventional ways to [...]
Continue reading...Thursday, August 23, 2012
The 4th Annual Birthday Tribute to Michael Jackson will take place this Sunday, August 26 from 12 - 6pm at Washington Park in Newark. To his fans, Michael was an unique and irreplaceable artist. “We want to spread the love for his music, creativity and his legacy he has left behind," said Dominique Wilson, a well know Michael Impersonator and President of the MJ fan club in Newark. The celebration is held annually at Washington Park, sponsored by The Commons Community Development Corporation, and the Washington Park Conservancy.
Continue reading...Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Chef Justin Antorio, Season 10 Contestant on the Fox Network's Hell's Kitchen will be visiting Newark NJ’s Hell’s Kitchen Lounge on Monday August 20, 2012 at 7pm.
Continue reading...Thursday, August 2, 2012
Last year the Newark Arts Council (NAC) celebrated a decade of their annual gallery and studio tour, The Newark Open Doors Tour. This year follows with an impressive 11th year that exceeds anything that the NAC has done in the past; three full weekends of citywide attractions offering a unique and varied experience for everyone!
Continue reading...Friday, June 15, 2012
In the Bahamas more than 3% of the adult population is living with HIV. On June 22nd, 2012, Hyacinth Foundation in Newark will be hosting their 3rd Annual Caribbean-American HIV Awareness program
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Thursday, April 18, 2013
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