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Newark's Arts Scene

by Heather Haddon

January 27, 2009

For years, Newark artists have touted their city as the next big thing, offering the trifecta of cheap rents, city life and proximity to Manhattan. Some cultural insiders believe the art scene is r....

Jazzmobile Arrives in Newark

by Heather Haddon

August 26, 2008

Newark, New Jersey used to be a hotbed for jazz -- it was the birthplace of jazz singer Sarah Vaughan and hosted swinging clubs along its piers. But the Newark riots destroyed all that. This summ....