Newark Black Film Festival paints varied portrait of African-American life www.newarkmuseum.org By Emike Omogbai The Newark’s Black Film Festival (NBFF) has provided an audience for independent movies for 37 years. The six-week festival is free to the public, this year’s event began June 29th and concludes Wednesday August 3rd. The...
Free movie series at Branch Brook Park to open with box-office hit Megamind Megamind will be the first film shown in Branch Brook Park's free movie series. On Tuesday, July 12th, “Movies Under the Stars,” a free month-long movie series held annually at Branch Brook Park, will open with the computer-animated, super anti-hero...
Technology High alum returns home to await fate in 2011 NBA Draft By Emike Omogbai Often times I feel the negative aspects of Newark are prominently highlighted. Usually it's a story involving unsettling criminal statistics and trends. So when I originally heard about a local talent, whose value is steadily rising...
The WNBA's New York Liberty settle into their new home James WhallLiberty star Cappie Pondexter prepares to square-off against Mayor Corey Booker in a game of one-on-one. This morning, the New York Liberty, the Prudential Center, and the City of Newark, held a special "Welcome the Liberty to Newark" event...
Have a happy Tech-Year By Pastor Rick GreeneAs always the new year brings about new things.Primarily, a New Year’s resolution. Start dieting, eat healthier, exercise more, spend more time with family and friends, and to make even a bigger commitment to your synagogue,...
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Hot off the presses! Brew is back in town.The opening of Port 44 brewery reconnects Newark to its historic past.Having difficulty finding Newark Live? Send me an e-mail at chanta_jackson@starledger.com. Where to find Newark Live: NJPAC One Center Street Newark Downtown District 15...
Hot off the presses! Captivate to EducateThe Gem Projects seeks to be the new face of leadership and education.Having difficulty finding Newark Live? Send me an e-mail at chanta_jackson@starledger.com. Where to find Newark Live: NJPAC One Center Street Newark Downtown District 15 Clinton...
Hot off the presses! Nourishing minds, bodies: Maple AvenueSchool partnerswith medical centerand nonprofit toexpand itsnutrition-basedcurriculum.Send me an e-mail at chanta_jackson@starledger.com. Where to find Newark Live: NJPAC One Center Street Newark Downtown District 15 Clinton Street. NJ Transit (2 boxes) Newark Penn Station Raymond...
Hot off the presses! Flying high: Newark's first skate park earns rave reviews from residents.Having difficulty finding Newark Live? Send me an e-mail at chanta_jackson@starledger.com. Where to find Newark Live: NJPAC One Center Street Newark Downtown District 15 Clinton Street. NJ Transit (2...
Hot off the presses! Oasis of friendship: Girl Scouting helps build strong communities in Newark and other urban areas. Having difficulty finding Newark Live? Send me an e-mail at chanta_jackson@starledger.com. Where to find Newark Live: NJPAC One Center Street Newark Downtown District 15 Clinton...
Hot off the presses! Where futbol lives: Brazil/Portugal rivalry elicits flood of emotions in the Ironbound. Having difficulty finding Newark Live? Send me an e-mail at chanta_jackson@starledger.com. Where to find Newark Live: NJPAC One Center Street Newark Downtown District 15 Clinton Street. NJ...
Hot off the presses! Changing lives: YouthBuild Newark offers participants hope and options for the future.Pick up your free copy beginning Thursday! Look for our boxes at locations throughout the city. Having difficulty finding Newark Live? Send me an e-mail at chanta_jackson@starledger.com. Where...
Hot off the presses! Great minds: Valedictorians and salutatorians make their marks on Newark high schools.Pick up your free copy beginning Thursday! Look for our boxes at locations throughout the city. Having difficulty finding Newark Live? Send me an e-mail at chanta_jackson@starledger.com. Where...
Hot off the presses! Boundless Ironbound: Nearby Prudential Center and Red Bulls Arena put district in center of the action.Pick up your free copy beginning Thursday! Look for our boxes at locations throughout the city. Having difficulty finding Newark Live? Send me an...
Hot off the presses! Taking Center Stage: Dance Theatre of Harlem presents an artist in residency program at Thirteenth Avenue School in Newark.Pick up your free copy beginning Thursday! Look for our boxes at locations throughout the city. Having difficulty finding Newark Live?...
Hot off the presses! A Tribute to Moms: Newark officials reflect on how their mothers have impacted their lives.Pick up your free copy beginning Thursday! Look for our boxes at locations throughout the city. Having difficulty finding Newark Live? Send me an e-mail...
Hot off the presses! Brick City State of Mind: NJPAC offers Newarkers of all ages unprecedented access to live performing arts.Pick up your free copy beginning Thursday! Look for our boxes at locations throughout the city. Having difficulty finding Newark Live? Send me...
