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.
Is Newark The Next Silicon Valley?
When you think of Newark, what comes to mind? Often called the “Gateway City” for its role as a major transportation hub, Newark has a rich history as an industrial powerhouse. But like many cities, it’s faced its share of challenges, including a reputation tied to crime. That image, however, hasn’t always reflected its potential.
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.
Invest Newark Celebrates Local Entrepreneurs at Business Accelerator Graduation
Invest Newark celebrated the graduation of 16 small business owners from its Executive Business Accelerator Program during a ceremony at City Hall on Thursday, Jan. 16.
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).
My Home Pathway, Invest Newark join forces to boost homeownership in Newark
The long-held desire of city officials to increase homeownership in Newark is getting some help.
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.