Newark Business & Culture

Newark's rare Moorish Revival gem – the only surviving 19th-century synagogue in NJ built in 1884 – nears full revival as a vibrant community hub:

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• Regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 6 – prime time to track zoning and development shaping Newark's growth.
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Score quick local deals in Newark before they're gone:

• House cleaning in Upper Roseville: Deep clean for a spotless home
• Vintage sofa (79x34x34")...

ARTS 14C's annual NJ artist showcase at Gallery 14C features 17 local talents from Jersey City and beyond, replacing the postponed Art Fair 14C.
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Quick Recap

• NJPAC presents a comedy show 'Hasan Hates Ronny | Ronny Hates Hasan' starring Hasan Minhaj and Ronny Chieng on Thursday, April 23,...

Newark's community baby shower, hosted by Montclair's Delta Sigma Theta chapter and partners, marked Black Maternal Health Week with purpose-driven...

Newark's NJPAC cultural highlight:

• Uproarious showdown 'Hasan Hates Ronny | Ronny Hates Hasan' starring Hasan Minhaj and Ronny Chieng
• Thursday, April 23, 2026, Prudential Hall at 7:00pm
• Pettiness celebrated, laughter guaranteed – be there!

• Online buzz surges, yet traditional ground game may decide Newark/Belleville races
• Vivid example: Cars cruising South Orange Ave & South 12th St, blasting vote calls
• Newark folks: Skip social scrolls—hit the streets for real sway in local races!

Real Estate Approvals

• 🔥 Pedro Gomes High-Rise: Developer Pedro Gomes received Zoning Board approval for a 14-story high-rise at 253 Orange...

Score free home upgrades in Newark neighborhoods this week – first come, first served!

• Large dresser in Vailsburg: Free pickup (truck advised),...

Newark residents 18+: Applications are now open for the Newark Film Works workforce program to jumpstart careers in film and digital media. Perfect timing as Lionsgate Studios opens next year—your entry into this booming industry. Details HERE.

• Feds cracking down on toll evasion devices statewide
• Newark's HTC endorses Ramos and Garcia for city council
• CD11 special election buzzing: 39k+ early votes, Hathaway making inroads
• NJ Transit shields commuters from World Cup costs

Major real estate milestone: Developer Pedro Gomes, with 1,000 apartments built, secures first high-rise approval at 253 Orange Street.

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Real Estate Momentum

• 🔥 NJ Leads US Home Price Growth: New Jersey posted the highest annual home price increase of 5.93% in February, with...

Newark fans, hold your tickets – Barry Manilow postponed his April 14 'Last Newark Concert' at Prudential Center due to medical issues, along with...

NJPAC serves as Newark's anchor cultural institution, responding to community needs like music programs, school residencies, and forums on food...

Newark boasts the highest YoY home price gain among the US's 100 largest metro areas at 6.7%, fueling NJ's nationwide-leading 5.93% statewide surge. Northeast jobs in fintech signal strong investment potential for Newark residents.

Key labor endorsement ahead of May 12 elections: Hotel & Gaming Trades Council (HTC) supports six-term North Ward Councilman Anibal Ramos Jr. for...

Impactful carjacking homicide claims life of father of three Jhon Aponte Alarcon.

• Tragic incident: On April 4, ~12:44 p.m., suspect jumped into...

In Newark's public works, John and Deb Bello found love in the cab of a leaf-vacuuming truck back in the late 1980s.

John proposed roadside on her...