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Newark Restaurant Week 2024 underway
More than 60 local eateries will feature an array of pre fixe menus and exclusive offers for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner across the city’s five wards. See what's on the menu.
JPMorganChase commits more than $1M to affordable housing (updated)
The investment in eight New Jersey nonprofits will focus on preserving and rehabilitating up to four family homes in the area.
Newark retail reactivation program awards $1.2M to 7 small businesses
“These grants are not just investments in businesses, but investments in our community’s future,” commented Invest Newark President and CEO Marcus Randolph. “Each of these companies bring something unique to Newark, and their collective successes will contribute to the overall vibrancy and economic health of our city.”
Newark holds first $1 home lottery to sell city-owned properties
“Across America, LLCs are buying up owner-occupied homes and turning them into corporately owned, expensive rental units,” said Mayor Ras Baraka. “In Newark, where we work hard to expand homeownership, we have created a wide-ranging strategy to do everything possible to counter this dangerous trend."
Giants, Newark, Bob’s Discount Furniture partner to surprise first-time homeowner
A medical assistant with two children was selected through a program that allows Section 8 recipients to use their vouchers and down payment assistance to purchase single-family residences. But that's not the end of the story.
‘Newark Forward’ showcases city as premier business destination
"Newark is a family," Mayor Ras Baraka said at the event. "When you come to Newark, you are part of a larger ecosystem that exists to help you succeed.”
NJ locales celebrate Restaurant Weeks (updated)
New Jersey’s diverse culinary scene will be on full display with several events poised to kick off this fall.
Sushi spot Kamasu by Kissaki joins The Junction at Gateway Center
The eatery is the 11th to sign on for Onyx Equities' 100,000-square-foot revamped space in Newark.
NJRA’s affordable housing program launches 1st project
The Affordable Housing Support Initiative is aimed at addressing the needs of eligible Garden State municipalities and will provide resources to support community redevelopment projects.
Invest Newark receives prestigious worldwide accreditation
The International Economic Development Council noted the Brick City-based organization is one of just 74 to earn the distinction.
Invest Newark announces leadership appointments
The Brick City's economic development organization named Jeet Gulati as general counsel and Aaron Mayerson as chief innovation economy officer and director of broadband for the City of Newark.
Invest Newark launches program to support entrepreneurs
In partnership with Valley National Bank, the Language of Capital series offers instruction to build business acumen to help people reach their goals.
