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Port Authority starts project to improve airport, train access for Newark, Elizabeth

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey broke ground Friday on construction of the agency’s $160 million project to add an entry point to the Newark Liberty International Airport Train Station served by AirTrain Newark, Amtrak and NJ Transit rail.

UEZ Funds Support Public Safety Surge in North Ward BIDs

NEWARK – A significant boost in public safety and overall quality of life is sweeping through Newark’s North Ward, thanks to a collaborative effort by its two Business Improvement Districts (BIDs): the Bloomfield Avenue/Lower Broadway Alliance (BALBA) and the Mt. Prospect Partnership (MPP).

RWJBarnabas Health Launches ‘Harvest’ – A First-of-Its-Kind Farm to Community Center in Newark to Combat Food Insecurity, Promote Nutrition Education, Empower Local Businesses

In a groundbreaking move to address food insecurity and promote holistic health and wellness, RWJBarnabas Health, in collaboration with Newark-based farm-to-city social enterprise Urban Agriculture Cooperative (UAC), today announced the launch of Harvest: An RWJBarnabas Health Farm to Community Center.

Free Weekend Microtransit Program to Connect Residents to Newark’s Arts and Education District

NEWARK – In the face of transit limitations brought on by the NJ Transit locomotive engineers strike, Newark leaders have taken steps to expand local transportation opportunities through the launch of “Via Newark,” a free weekend-only, on-demand transit service.

NJIT, NJEDA launch startup studio in Newark

Officials gathered in Newark Tuesday to officially launch the state’s latest Strategic Innovation Center.

Newark, Audible, Invest Newark Expand Business Attraction Efforts to Strengthen Local Economy

NEWARK – Sweet Jeans Kitchen + Espresso Bar, a specialty café serving a menu with the downtown commuter in mind, has opened on Broad Street with the support of Newark, Audible and Invest Newark.

Newark Mayor Shares Success Stories In 2025 State Of City Speech

NEWARK, NJ — Newark Mayor Ras Baraka recently presented his 11th annual State of the City address, highlighting the year’s headlines in housing, crime, finance, education, health, arts and technology.

Newark Alliance, Invest Newark and City of Newark launch Newark Fan Fest mobile passport during marquee college basketball event

The Newark Alliance, Invest Newark and the City of Newark’s Arts and Education District recently launched “Newark Fan Fest,” a mobile passport for the estimated 19,000 visitors traveling to Downtown Newark during the National College Basketball Playoffs at Prudential Center, set for March 27-29, 2025.

The Best Restaurants in Newark, New Jersey

For a city that’s often maligned in the public imagination, there’s a lot to love about Newark, New Jersey.

Newark Receives Grant Funding to Revitalize Public Spaces, Increase Foot Traffic

NEWARK – Invest Newark, on behalf of the city, received $7 million from the state’s Urban Investment Fund Grant Program to embark on various revitalization projects, including the creation of Newark’s Walk of Fame.

Museum Parc Mixed-Use Development Breaks Ground In Newark, New Jersey

Newark officials and cultural leaders recently celebrated the groundbreaking for Museum Parc, a $94 million mixed-use development located on Central Avenue between Washington Street and University Avenue in Newark, New Jersey.

NJII Venture Studio Planned in Newark

Gov. Phil Murphy announced that the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) and the New Jersey Innovation Institute (NJII), a corporation of the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), have launched the NJII Venture Studio, the state’s latest Strategic Innovation Center (SIC).

Walmart extends on-the-spot deals to 3 NJ-born brands (photos)

After successfully pitching their unique products to Walmart, three businesses from New Jersey were among the nearly 100 ventures who received on-the-spot deals to sell their items online or in-store.

NJPAC breaks ground on project designed to transform arts campus

The Cooperman Center, a 53,000-square-foot contemporary structure designed by the Weiss/Manfredi architectural firm, will be just one component of a $336 million mixed-use development on the 12-acre redevelopment area anchored by NJPAC’s red brick concert hall and event space overlooking a bend in the Passaic River in the state’s largest

Newark Ranks High On List Of ‘Best Cities For Entrepreneurs’

Eager entrepreneurs often wonder where they should go to start their business. Newark may be what they’re looking for, a new study says.

Newark launches Office of Film and Television, builds on N.J.’s production boom

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka on Wednesday announced the newly created Office of Film and Television, a specialized agency dedicated to facilitating film, television and multimedia production in the city.

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 awards $1.2 million to seven city small businesses, supporting growing retail scene

Newark city officials are giving a boost to local businesses, pledging $1.2 million in funding for seven restaurants and organizations as part of a plan to activate its retail corridors.

New Minority-Owned Cannabis Shop in Newark Comes to Budding Industry

City Leaf is the third cannabis shop to open in Newark since recreational cannabis was legalized in 2021.

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Port Authority starts project to improve airport, train access for Newark, Elizabeth

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey broke ground Friday on construction of the agency’s $160 million project to add an entry point to the Newark Liberty International Airport Train Station served by AirTrain Newark, Amtrak and NJ Transit rail.

UEZ Funds Support Public Safety Surge in North Ward BIDs

NEWARK – A significant boost in public safety and overall quality of life is sweeping through Newark’s North Ward, thanks to a collaborative effort by its two Business Improvement Districts (BIDs): the Bloomfield Avenue/Lower Broadway Alliance (BALBA) and the Mt. Prospect Partnership (MPP).

RWJBarnabas Health Launches ‘Harvest’ – A First-of-Its-Kind Farm to Community Center in Newark to Combat Food Insecurity, Promote Nutrition Education, Empower Local Businesses

In a groundbreaking move to address food insecurity and promote holistic health and wellness, RWJBarnabas Health, in collaboration with Newark-based farm-to-city social enterprise Urban Agriculture Cooperative (UAC), today announced the launch of Harvest: An RWJBarnabas Health Farm to Community Center.

Free Weekend Microtransit Program to Connect Residents to Newark’s Arts and Education District

NEWARK – In the face of transit limitations brought on by the NJ Transit locomotive engineers strike, Newark leaders have taken steps to expand local transportation opportunities through the launch of “Via Newark,” a free weekend-only, on-demand transit service.

NJIT, NJEDA launch startup studio in Newark

Officials gathered in Newark Tuesday to officially launch the state’s latest Strategic Innovation Center.

Newark, Audible, Invest Newark Expand Business Attraction Efforts to Strengthen Local Economy

NEWARK – Sweet Jeans Kitchen + Espresso Bar, a specialty café serving a menu with the downtown commuter in mind, has opened on Broad Street with the support of Newark, Audible and Invest Newark.

Newark Mayor Shares Success Stories In 2025 State Of City Speech

NEWARK, NJ — Newark Mayor Ras Baraka recently presented his 11th annual State of the City address, highlighting the year’s headlines in housing, crime, finance, education, health, arts and technology.

Newark Alliance, Invest Newark and City of Newark launch Newark Fan Fest mobile passport during marquee college basketball event

The Newark Alliance, Invest Newark and the City of Newark’s Arts and Education District recently launched “Newark Fan Fest,” a mobile passport for the estimated 19,000 visitors traveling to Downtown Newark during the National College Basketball Playoffs at Prudential Center, set for March 27-29, 2025.

The Best Restaurants in Newark, New Jersey

For a city that’s often maligned in the public imagination, there’s a lot to love about Newark, New Jersey.

Newark Receives Grant Funding to Revitalize Public Spaces, Increase Foot Traffic

NEWARK – Invest Newark, on behalf of the city, received $7 million from the state’s Urban Investment Fund Grant Program to embark on various revitalization projects, including the creation of Newark’s Walk of Fame.

Museum Parc Mixed-Use Development Breaks Ground In Newark, New Jersey

Newark officials and cultural leaders recently celebrated the groundbreaking for Museum Parc, a $94 million mixed-use development located on Central Avenue between Washington Street and University Avenue in Newark, New Jersey.

NJII Venture Studio Planned in Newark

Gov. Phil Murphy announced that the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) and the New Jersey Innovation Institute (NJII), a corporation of the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), have launched the NJII Venture Studio, the state’s latest Strategic Innovation Center (SIC).

Walmart extends on-the-spot deals to 3 NJ-born brands (photos)

After successfully pitching their unique products to Walmart, three businesses from New Jersey were among the nearly 100 ventures who received on-the-spot deals to sell their items online or in-store.

NJPAC breaks ground on project designed to transform arts campus

The Cooperman Center, a 53,000-square-foot contemporary structure designed by the Weiss/Manfredi architectural firm, will be just one component of a $336 million mixed-use development on the 12-acre redevelopment area anchored by NJPAC’s red brick concert hall and event space overlooking a bend in the Passaic River in the state’s largest

Newark Ranks High On List Of ‘Best Cities For Entrepreneurs’

Eager entrepreneurs often wonder where they should go to start their business. Newark may be what they’re looking for, a new study says.

Newark launches Office of Film and Television, builds on N.J.’s production boom

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka on Wednesday announced the newly created Office of Film and Television, a specialized agency dedicated to facilitating film, television and multimedia production in the city.

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 awards $1.2 million to seven city small businesses, supporting growing retail scene

Newark city officials are giving a boost to local businesses, pledging $1.2 million in funding for seven restaurants and organizations as part of a plan to activate its retail corridors.

New Minority-Owned Cannabis Shop in Newark Comes to Budding Industry

City Leaf is the third cannabis shop to open in Newark since recreational cannabis was legalized in 2021.

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