New director inspires new enthusiasm for Newark Symphony Hall’s future
The new Symphony Hall chief brings arts, economic development bona fides to the job.
Arts & Entertainment
Exhibit explores Hudson County history through postcards
An augmented reality app lets visitors compare historic images from the postcards to what's in the same location today.
Exhibit transforms trash into art to promote waste reduction
Curators say the art is a conversation starter, a way to get the community talking about waste, recycling and human behavior.
Newark Academy strives for top spot in national jazz competition
The jazz band is one of 15 finalists nationwide competing at Lincoln Center’s 24th Annual Essentially Ellington High School Band Competition and Festival. Last year, the band came in second -- this ...
To spur diversity, NJ builds on film tax credits with bonus incentives
The New Jersey Film Tax Credit was reinstated by Gov. Phil Murphy in 2018. It's now booming with a new element: a tax credit to incentivize diversity.
Meet the artist behind NJTV’s winning mug doodle
Meet Joseph Bareket, or as you may know him by his artist moniker 'De Yos'.
New Jersey is the first state to take legal Oscars bets
The Division of Gaming Enforcement gave retail and online sportsbooks in New Jersey the green light for betting on the awards show, but only for 2019.
Remembering Paul Robeson’s life and legacy
Rutgers University kicks off a centennial celebration of the performer, activist and athlete's graduation in 1919.
Emergency shelter helps families get back on their feet
HomeFront provides shelter at a central campus for families without splitting them up. Beyond that, the organization offers services that helps the community with opportunities for employment and ...
Teaneck Film Festival grapples with current social issues
The Teaneck International Film Festival deals with the issues of race, gender and the #MeToo movement.
Art teachers exchange ideas to inspire students at annual conference
More than 600 people participated in the annual Art Educators of New Jersey conference. It’s an opportunity for teachers from all over the state to share new ideas they can bring back to the ...
NJ Hall of Fame finds a new home at the American Dream complex
The New Jersey Hall of Fame, which recently celebrated its 10th anniversary, has used a mobile museum as its home. It'll find a permanent home in the American Dream retail and entertainment complex, ...
Paterson looks to highlight the arts as part of city’s revival
The city with a rich literary and artistic history is looking to make the arts part of its revival.
Murphy revives the film tax credit. Now what?
The film industry sees it as a way to lure productions back to New Jersey. Critics see it as a special interest handout, and the financial projections aren't entirely positive for state coffers.
Group provides home for retired horses, saving them from the slaughterhouse
Twenty-nine years ago, Judy and her partner Paula Campbell, created the Standardbred Retirement Foundation. Since then, the organization has made more than 3,000 adoptions.
