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Florist in Newark
It was a minute after New Year’s Day, and Valentine’s Day ads were already appearing. Unless you’ve spent the post-holiday season under a pile of snow, by now you’ve been frequently reminded that it’s the season to think about how to honor your loved one. Why not consider shopping for that special holiday right here in the city? more
It was a minute after New Year’s Day, and Valentine’s Day ads were already appearing. Unless you’ve spent the post-holiday season under a pile of... more
Arts in Newark
Creators wanted! Applications are now open for ArtStart, Newark Arts’ annual mini-grant program. ArtStart provides grants to non-profit organizations and individuals to create music, dance, theatre, film, visual and literary art projects that benefit the residents and neighborhoods of Newark. Winning proposals will be awarded grants ranging up to $3,000 each. more
Creators wanted! Applications are now open for ArtStart, Newark Arts’ annual mini-grant program. ArtStart provides grants to non-profit organizations... more
Hidden Jewels
Shopping is more than a pass time or a necessity – it can be a real hobby, or even an art form. Okay, maybe that is a stretch. But for serious shoppers, sales, loyalty programs, and beloved mom and pop shops are a real treasure. New Jersey has plenty to offer shoppers, being so close to New York City and having a seemingly infinite amount of shopping strips and malls. But what many don’t know is that Newark’s Ironbound is a hidden gem for... more
Shopping is more than a pass time or a necessity – it can be a real hobby, or even an art form. Okay, maybe that is a stretch. But for serious... more
Best Building Bits
If Newark was a woman she would be complicated. No girl, she’s lived life and is full of moods and knowing ways. She styles herself differently each day. Easy to love, like many others, when she’s blooming in spring, but I love her too when it’s cold and grey and her gorgeous profiles just like cheekbones. more
If Newark was a woman she would be complicated. No girl, she’s lived life and is full of moods and knowing ways. She styles herself differently each... more
Ready for the Hunt?
Did you know that the colorful dyes used to decorate Easter eggs were invented right here in Newark? William Townley owned a local drug store in Newark, where he concocted recipes for home products. In 1893, he figured out how to concentrate dyes in tablet form and launched the PAAS Easter egg dyeing kit. more
Did you know that the colorful dyes used to decorate Easter eggs were invented right here in Newark? William Townley owned a local drug store in... more

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