At Home June 19th is the day to celebrate the complete emancipation of slavery. Juneteeth falls on a Friday this year and here is how you can celebrate: Sign Petition To Make Junteeth a National Holiday Here's a look at Juneteenth, also called Emancipation Day, by the numbers: What is Juneteenth…
Continue ReadingMemorial Day weekend is the first holiday weekend during the COVID-19 pandemic, aside from the Aries and Taurus who celebrated birthdays within the last few months. Looking forward to it? You should in Newark. As the city and the rest of the country begin to, let’s celebrate this weekend with some…
Continue ReadingCelebrate a Boozy, Newark-Style Cinco de Mayo At Home Cinco de Mayo is the perfect excuse to go out for tacos and tequila in celebration of Mexican heritage and pride. But this year, many will be marking May 5th sheltered at home in the wake of Coronavirus. Luckily, there are awesome eateries…
Continue ReadingLOCAL MUNICIPALITIES JOIN MAYOR BARAKA TO ANNOUNCE NEW MEASURES TO STOP SPREAD OF COVID-19 Essential businesses that are open must be cleaned and practice social distancing; Police will enforce checkpoints to prevent non-essential travel Newark, NJ-March 31, 2020 – The mayors of three…
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Updated: 6/9/2020 Amid the growing concerns about the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) and for the health and safety of our Visitor Center personnel, the Visitor Information Center (GNCVB) will be closed to the public until further notice. The GNCVB administrative office will remain OPEN from 9:00 am –…
Continue ReadingUnder the Mayor’s March 18, 2020 Executive Order, the businesses that can remain open or must close until further notice are as follows: Can Remain Open up Until the 8 PM Curfew Bodegas (as long as they sell food and essential goods) Supermarkets Pharmacies Gas stations Laundromats Hotels Auto…
Continue ReadingGNCVB Board of Directors, Elected Officials and Industry Partners, Amid the growing concerns about the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) and for the health and safety of our Visitor Center personnel, the Visitor Information Center (GNCVB) will be closed to the public until further notice. The GNCVB…
Continue ReadingUpdated 3/17/20 – As has been widely reported, cases of coronavirus (Covid-19) have been found in the United States, including New Jersey and surrounding areas. Governor Phil Murphy has declared a state of emergency for New Jersey State. We encourage visitors and residents to consult the Centers for…
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10 Ways to Celebrate Women’s History Month in Newark March is Women’s History Month, and each year, Newark residents and visitors gather to honor the numerous and wide-ranging contributions of women today, and throughout history. Celebrations, special events, and programs highlighting the…
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10 Ways to Celebrate Black History Month in Newark February is Black History Month! In 1976, President Gerald Ford urged all Americans to recognize Black History Month as an "opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our…
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