Rutgers-Newark’s Largest Incoming Class is Greeted at Convocation Ceremony

The incoming class of 2024, the largest in the 78-year history of Rutgers-Newark, celebrated the start of their university journey at a convocation ceremony filled with music, dance, and words of welcome.

Combining Social Issues, Good Food: Sihana Bistro Set to Open in Downtown Newark

NEWARK – A new day-to-night café nestled in the heart of downtown Newark has emerged to cater to its community not just with great food, but with people-focused initiatives to combat social and economic issues affecting the city.

Newark Launches Program to Activate Vacant Retail Spaces in Downtown Commercial Business District

Newark, NJ – September 6, 2023—Mayor Ras J. Baraka announced today that the City of Newark and Invest Newark, the city’s leading economic development corporation have launched a program to help business and not-for-profit organizations locate in Newark’s burgeoning downtown core.