Sunday, December 31, 2017

Photo of the Day 12/31/17


This photo shows the Shifman Brothers Furniture building and a neighboring industrial structure on Raymond Boulevard in Newark's Ironbound neighborhood.

Saturday, December 30, 2017

Photo of the Day 12/30/17


Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka is pictured speaking at a press conference to announce the opening of the new winter shelter for residents experiencing homelessness on Sussex Avenue in the Central Ward.

Friday, December 29, 2017

Photo of the Day 12/29/17


Glen Ridge is one of two municipalities in Essex County where the streets are lined with gaslights.

Thursday, December 28, 2017

Photo of the Day 12/28/17


Construction is underway for the new MC Hotel in Montclair Center.

Wednesday, December 27, 2017

Photo of the Day 12/27/17


Branch Brook Park in Newark's North Ward is the United States of America's oldest county park.

Tuesday, December 26, 2017

Photo of the Day 12/26/17


This photo shows the post office in Glen Ridge.

Monday, December 25, 2017

Photo of the Day 12/25/17


The Church of the Immaculate Conception has towered over Montclair for over a century.

Sunday, December 24, 2017

Photo of the Day 12/24/17


This photo shows a pedestrian bridge at Branch Brook Park in Newark's North Ward.

Saturday, December 23, 2017

Photo of the Day 12/23/17


This photo shows a view of Bloomfield Center, including the Westminster Arts Center, the Frank M. Leo Building, and the First Baptist Church, from the First Watchung Mountain in Montclair.

Friday, December 22, 2017

Photo of the Day 12/22/17


This photo shows Toney's Brook in the heart of Glen Ridge.

Thursday, December 21, 2017

Photo of the Day 12/21/17


This photo shows the Passaic River in Newark at sunset.

Wednesday, December 20, 2017

Photo of the Day 12/20/17


The Central Auto Body building across from the Norfolk Street Newark Light Rail Station will be converted into 21 apartments.

Tuesday, December 19, 2017

Photo of the Day 12/19/17


The Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart has been a Newark landmark for decades.

Monday, December 18, 2017

Photo of the Day 12/18/17


There are views of the Manhattan and Jersey City skylines from several Newark blocks, including Park Avenue.

Sunday, December 17, 2017

Photos of the Day 12/17/17


Dozens of NYPD vehicles, New York City taxis, Metropolitan Transit Authority buses, a foreign police car, and other vehicles continue to remain parked in a privately-owned lot at the corner of Passaic and Clay Streets in Newark. Some of the cars appear to be damaged but it is not clear why they have remained at this property for over a year. We reached out to the NYPD to find out why these vehicles are parked here and will update should we receive a response.







Saturday, December 16, 2017

Photo of the Day 12/16/17


The former State Street Public School in Newark's Central Ward continues to remain vacant.

Friday, December 15, 2017

Photo of the Day 12/15/17


This photo shows St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church in Belleville.

Thursday, December 14, 2017

Photos of the Day 12/14/17


These photos show the Holy Name of Jesus Church in East Orange.




Wednesday, December 13, 2017

Photos of the Day 12/13/17


The four-acre Phase III of Riverfront Park in Newark will open to the public today, expanding the park west under the Jackson Street Bridge and further north towards Downtown.


Tuesday, December 12, 2017

Photo of the Day 12/12/17


This photo shows Engine No. 5 of the Newark Fire Department in the Ironbound.

Monday, December 11, 2017

Photo of the Day 12/11/17


This photo shows Jefferson Street in Newark's Ironbound.

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Sunday, December 10, 2017

Photo of the Day 12/10/17


This photo shows a view of Newark's Gateway Center with the NJ Transit/PATH/Amtrak railroad tracks in the foreground.

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Saturday, December 9, 2017

Photo of the Day 12/9/17


Although development has continued on the surrounding blocks, this building at 465 Broad Street in Newark remains vacant.

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Friday, December 8, 2017

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The months that the Bears and Eagles Riverfront Stadium will remain in Newark are likely numbered.

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Thursday, December 7, 2017

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The 'Gateways to Newark' murals can be viewed alongside the railroad tracks by McCarter Highway in Newark's East Ward.

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Wednesday, December 6, 2017

Photo of the Day 12/6/17


This photo shows Newark's historic Plume House after dark.

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Tuesday, December 5, 2017

Photo of the Day 12/5/17


A large new six-story mixed-use development is planned for the site of this parking lot at the corner of East Kinney and Mulberry Streets in Newark. Retail space along with 252 units will be included inside the building.

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Monday, December 4, 2017

Photo of the Day 12/4/17


Newark's City Hall is among New Jersey's largest.

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Sunday, December 3, 2017

Photo of the Day 12/3/17


Old and new: The modern 999 Broad development in Newark in contrast with an older Lincoln Park apartment building.

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Saturday, December 2, 2017

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This largely illegible ghost sign stands over Broad Street in Downtown Newark.

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Friday, December 1, 2017

Photos of the Day 12/1/17


These photos shows the soon to be former South Street Elementary School in Newark's Ironbound, which is actually located several blocks from South Street.



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Thursday, November 30, 2017

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This building at 869-873 Broad Street in Downtown Newark is being rehabilitated into apartments and retail space.

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Wednesday, November 29, 2017

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This photo shows Newark's Ironbound with the Statue of Liberty in the distance.

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Tuesday, November 28, 2017

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The City of Newark's seal can be found throughout the Four Corners Historic District.

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Monday, November 27, 2017

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The Essex County Hall of Records and the historic Essex County Courthouse can be seen from the Newark Skylab.

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Sunday, November 26, 2017

Photo of the Day 11/26/17


This plaque outside the Franklin Branch of the East Orange Public Library describes "the settlement of The Oranges."

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Saturday, November 25, 2017

Photo of the Day 11/25/17


Burlington Coat Factory will open at this site on Broad Street in Downtown Newark, as Essex County Place first reported in July 2016.

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Friday, November 24, 2017

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This photo shows Newark's historic Firemen's Insurance Company Building.

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Thursday, November 23, 2017

Photo of the Day 11/23/17


The main Newark Public Library has stood on Washington Street since 1901.

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Wednesday, November 22, 2017

Photo of the Day 11/22/17


This memorial to President John F. Kennedy stands at Military Park in Newark.

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Tuesday, November 21, 2017

Photo of the Day 11/21/17


An American flag stands outside of the Peter W. Rodino, Jr. Federal Building in Newark.

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