Archive for the ‘Community’ Category

Ditch that Christmas Tree

Saturday, 3 January 2009 – 6:43 am

The city of Newark has published an advisory that collection of old trees will begin on Thursday, January 8th. Be sure to get rid of that dried-out tree as soon as you can as it’s a fire hazard.
Division of Recycling workers and vehicles will pick up discarded trees during that period on the following [...]

By Ken | Also posted in Environment | Comments (0)

Reminder: Sit for a portrait this Friday and Saturday

Wednesday, 1 October 2008 – 1:12 pm

Alone and Together: Tintype Portrait Studio at Gallery Aferro October 3 + 4th, 1-7 PM
email ewilcox@aferro.org for an appointment, or walk in.

Photographer Keliy Anderson-Staley is inviting the public to have their portrait taken at Gallery Aferro on October 3 and 4th from 1-7 PM. Sitters can come solo or with a loved one. The sittings [...]

By emma | Also posted in Arts, Culture & Media, Children, Downtown (Central Ward), Events, Newark | Comments (0)

Opening at Gallery Aferro this Saturday 7-10

Wednesday, 24 September 2008 – 10:03 am

Please join us for the opening of two new exhibitions:
Outside Over There
Fourth in the annual urbanism exhibition series curated by Emma Wilcox
Dwell, Robert Lach, Project Room
September 27 - November 22, 2008 Opening Reception September 27, 7-10 PM
Gallery Aferro 73 Market St Newark NJ
Will Work for Food by KH Jeron
Bring a can of food to barter [...]

By emma | Also posted in Arts, Culture & Media, Downtown (Central Ward), Events, Helping & Non-Profits, Newark | Comments (0)

Newark opens line for citizen complaints

Thursday, 11 September 2008 – 4:40 pm

“Newark opens line for citizen complaints”:http://www.nj.com/starledger/stories/index.ssf?/base/news-5/122114375590760.xml&coll=1
The city of Newark steps into the 20th century by implementing CRM (that’s _citizen_ relationship management) software and a streamlined, centralized call center. The new call center will field questions from residents for everything from garbage collection to pothole repair — questions that often fall to the city’s overburdened 911 [...]

By Ken | Also posted in City Hall, Government, News Clips | Comments (0)

Newark gets $5 Million for prisoner re-entry program

Tuesday, 9 September 2008 – 9:49 am

“Newark gets $5 Million for prisoner re-entry program”:http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2008/09/newark_gets_2m_grant_for_priso.html
Prisoner re-entry is a cornerstone of the Booker administration, with “2,300 men and women pouring into the city from prison each year”:http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/27/nyregion/27excons.html, 65 percent of whom are rearrested within five years. This funding gets momentum behind a program that is desperately needed in Newark, and may turn [...]

By Ken | Also posted in Government, News Clips | Comments (0)

Newark’s Green Future Summit

Monday, 8 September 2008 – 9:39 pm

“Newark’s Green Future Summit”:http://www.apolloalliance.org/newarksummit.php
Newark’s second annual Green Future Summit will take place this year at NJIT to converse and imagine a greener city. Issues such as job creation, green construction, and youth initiatives will be discussed among a panel that includes individuals from Newark-based organizations such as the Lincoln Park Coast Cultural District, the [...]

By Ken | Also posted in Environment, News Clips | Comments (0)

City of Newark Hosts End of Summer Festival

Thursday, 4 September 2008 – 10:09 am

“City of Newark Hosts End of Summer Festival”:http://ci.newark.nj.us/press/press_releases/end_of_summer_festival_at_boylan_recreation_center.php
It’ll be a busy weekend in Newark! In addition to the Brazilian Independence Festival at Riverbank Park, the city will be hosting an End of Summer Festival at the Boylan Recreation Center with music, karaoke, double-dutch exhibitions, face painting and fashion show. The festival will take [...]

By Ken | Also posted in Children, Events, News Clips | Comments (0)

Tintype Portrait Studio coming to Downtown Newark

Wednesday, 3 September 2008 – 1:11 pm

Alone and Together: Tintype Portrait Studio at Gallery Aferro
October 3 + 4th, 1-7 PM

Photographer Keliy Anderson-Staley is inviting the public to have their portrait taken at Gallery Aferro on October 3 and 4th from 1-7 PM. Sitters can come solo or with a loved one. The sittings are free. A print of the image is [...]

By emma | Also posted in Arts, Culture & Media, Children, Downtown (Central Ward), Events, Newark | Comments (0)

Tomorrow: Free Movies Under the Stars at Ivy Hill Park

Thursday, 14 August 2008 – 2:10 pm

“Tomorrow: Free Movies Under the Stars at Ivy Hill Park”:http://branchbrookpark.org/
Festivities begin at 7:30 pm; movies begin after sundown, approximately 8:30 pm. Update: this was RESCHEDULED due to rainy forecast to Aug 22.

“The Great Debaters,” starring Denzel Washington, Forest Whitaker, Kimberly Elise and directed by Denzel Washington will be shown FREE outdoors at Essex County’s [...]

By Ken | Also posted in Children, News Clips | Comments (0)

WBGO News Journal: Jul 25

Thursday, 31 July 2008 – 9:41 am

“WBGO News Journal: Jul 25″:http://www.wbgo.org/news/journal/
On my commute this morning, I caught the WBGO Journal Podcast from Friday, Jul 25. Their leading story for the podcast reports on the Newark Woodland Cemetary.
It’s an historical treasure trove, with graves dating back to the early 1800s, but has fallen into disrepair as the site is often used for [...]

By Ken | Also posted in Environment, History, News Clips, WBGO Public Radio | Comments (0)

Interview: Brick City Urban Farms

Monday, 28 July 2008 – 2:00 am

Urban farming is changing how you eat your food. By closing the gap from halfway across the country to halfway across town, urban farms can bring healthier, tastier and cheaper food to your table.
A couple of weeks ago, I had the opportunity to visit Brick City Urban Farms, an urban farming project right here [...]

By Ken | Also posted in Biz & Development, Downtown (Central Ward), Environment, Featured, Podcast | Comments (1)

Tomorrow: Farmer’s Market at Branch Brook Park

Friday, 25 July 2008 – 10:36 pm

“Tomorrow: Farmer’s Market at Branch Brook Park”:http://www.branchbrookpark.org/calendar/calendar.htm

FARMERS’ & COMMUNITY MARKET / CIVIC SQUARE    
Saturdays, June 28 – September 278:00am – 1:00pm                
Middle Division ComplexA 14-week Farmers’ & Community Market brings fresh produce, baked goods, flowers, plants and locally produced goods directly to the consumer. The market also offers free wellness information with a focus on fitness and [...]

By Ken | Also posted in Branch Brook Park, News Clips | Comments (0)

Tonight: Movies Under the Stars

Friday, 25 July 2008 – 12:23 pm

*Yvonne:* Where were you last night?
*Rick:* That’s so long ago, I don’t remember.
*Yvonne:* Will I see you tonight?
*Rick:* I never make plans that far ahead.
Casablanca
Got plans for tonight? Love classic movies? You might want to check out Casablanca at Movies Under the Stars, the Branch Brook Park open-air movie viewing. Head up [...]

By Ken | Also posted in Branch Brook Park, Children | Comments (0)

Newark Starbucks among 5 N.J. stores slated to close

Thursday, 17 July 2008 – 8:05 pm

Newark Starbucks among 5 N.J. stores slated to close
Say it ain’t so! The Starbucks at 744 Broad is slated to close as part of the pre-announced 600 store closure intended to cut costs for the flagging coffee chain.
I’m heartbroken and surprised: the downtown Starbucks is absolutely one of the stores with the most potential [...]

By Ken | Also posted in Biz & Development, Cory Booker, Downtown (Central Ward), News Clips, WBGO Public Radio | Comments (1)

Tonight: Hairspray at Branch Brook Park

Friday, 11 July 2008 – 6:40 am

“Tonight: Hairspray at Branch Brook Park”:http://www.branchbrookpark.org
Movies Under the Stars kicks off tonight in Branch Brook Park as a part of the Newark Super Summer program. Head up to the Ballentine Gates for an evening of face painting, music and fun.
Tonight’s feature — Hairspray, starring Newark-native Queen Latifah — will kick off just after sundown, [...]

By Ken | Also posted in Children, Events, Festival, News Clips | Comments (1)