2nd Annual Afro Vibrations
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2nd Annual Afro Vibrations

The 2nd annual Afro Vibrations, hosted by Afro Taco and Newark City Parks Foundation, transports you to a higher frequency with the rhythms, tastes, and arts of Africa and the diaspora in the sacred space of Harriet Tubman Square.

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Afro Beat Fest, New Jersey’s Largest Celebration of African Culture, Returns to Newark
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Afro Beat Fest, New Jersey’s Largest Celebration of African Culture, Returns to Newark

After a four-year hiatus prompted by the pandemic, Afro Beat Fest returns with a celebration like never before! On July 15, Newark will come alive with the largest celebration of African culture in New Jersey. This free event — proudly sponsored by Newark Parks and Newark Happening — aims to bridge the gap between New Jersey and Africa.

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BASF and East Newark Officially Open East Newark Riverfront Park
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BASF and East Newark Officially Open East Newark Riverfront Park

This past Friday, BASF and the Borough of East Newark marked the official opening of the East Newark Riverfront Park, a five-acre green space developed on a former industrial site along the Passaic River. The ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrated the culmination of a multi-year effort with federal natural resource trustees to restore and transform the property.

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Skating, Bumper Cars, Private Igloos: Inside the Newark Winter Village Holiday Pop-up
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Skating, Bumper Cars, Private Igloos: Inside the Newark Winter Village Holiday Pop-up

To experience a holiday wonderland, the Newark Winter Village has all things winter and holiday-related to capture memories that will last a lifetime. Locals can stop by Mulberry Commons Park on 162 Mulbery Street, just outside of the Prudential Center in downtown Newark, for an evening of skating, holiday photo ops, shopping, games, igloo dining, and more. Here’s what to expect when going to the Newark Winter Village.

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Expansion At Riverfront Park In Newark Includes Walkway, Amphitheater
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Expansion At Riverfront Park In Newark Includes Walkway, Amphitheater

NEWARK, NJ — Since Newark’s founding in the mid-1600s, the growth and prosperity of the city has been closely linked to the Passaic River. Yet for many decades, the community was alienated from the river in virtually every way.

That’s been changing in New Jersey’s largest city, which recently celebrated the opening of a new extension at Riverfront Park.

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