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Greater Newark Community
City of Newark:
City of Newark, New Jersey Official
Municipal Web Site
http://www.ci.newark.nj.us
Calendar of events, news, "Visit Newark Online."
Go Newark
http://www.goNewark.com
"From arts and culture to transportation and infrastructure, from the
civic center to the corporate sector, goNewark.com provides links to Newark
and community web sites as well as unique content such as photographs,
maps, visitors' information, books, and more." An extraordinarily rich
site for an extraordinarily great city.
Business:
Ironbound Business Association
http://www.ironboundbusiness.com
Networking business and government to resolve "environmental concerns, insurance issues, human resource needs, and infrastructure," particularly in the city's East Ward.
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Enterprise Development Center
http://www.njit-edc.org
Business support resources and services for developing viable, stable
firms. The Center "also provides clients access to appropriate rental space
and flexible leases, shared basic services and equipment, technology
support services, and assistance in obtaining the financing necessary to company growth."
New Jersey Small Business
Development Center
http://www.njsbdc.com
Offered at the Newark office in the Gateway Center are a start-up kit,
guidance, training, financing, welfare-to-work assistance, and other opportunities.
Newark Business Information
Center
http://www.scoremetronj.org
The Newark Business Information Center (The BIC) calls itself
"a one-stop computerized reference facility for existing and future small
businesses." The BIC offers free business counseling and access to
business publications, computers and workshops.
Newark Downtown District
http://www.downtownnewark.com
The Newark Downtown District was established in 1998 by the Newark
Municipal Council. Its mission is to improve the quality of life
for students, residents, workers and visitors in Newark's central business
district. It also works to present and develop economic opportunities
in the central business area.
Newark Economy
http://www.bls.gov/eag/eag.nj_newark_md.htm
From the Bureau of Labor Statistics, information regarding Newark's
unemployment rate and non-farm wage and salary employment rates.
Newark Regional Business Partnership
http://www.newarkrbp.org
Promoting small businesses, international trade, and economic development
for Northern New Jersey.
North Essex Chamber of Commerce
http://www.northessexchamber.com
Provides chamber news, a calendar of events, contact information and web sites for towns, a members directory, and business resources.
Cultural sites:
African Globe Studios
http://www.africanglobe.com
The organization aims "o present, cultivate and celebrate the diverse artistic and literary heritage that represents people of African descent and to share their influence and creative vision on the world’s stage."
Aljira
http://www.aljira.org
A center for contemporary art where several exhibits are shown
each year.
City Without Walls
http://www.cwow.org
An urban gallery for emerging art. Located near Symphony Hall, this
gallery has several shows a year.
Greater Newark Conservancy
http://www.newark1.com/conserve
Organization devoted to preserving and improving the environmental landscape of Newark.
They offer many programs including the creation of block gardens, training of teachers, and the
city garden contest.
Montclair Art Museum
http://montclair-art.com
Illustrations from the collections of American and Native American
art as well as news of exhibitions and educational programs.
New Jersey Capoeira Arts Center
http://www.capoeiranj.com
"Afro-Brazilian martial art that combines self-defense, dance, aerobics,
music, ritual, and game." With class schedules, events, performances, a songbook,
links, and more.
New Jersey Performing Arts Center
http://www.njpac.org
Jazz, classical, and world music; dance; and theater for the general
public and for young people. Teacher resources relevant to programs for
school groups can be downloaded.
New Jersey Symphony Orchestra
http://www.njsymphony.org
Musicians, concert schedule and venues, ticket information, educational
programs, auditions, competitions, etc.
Newark Arts Council
http://www.newarkarts.org/index_nac.html
Artist directory, event calendar, and grant information. The agency
created to develop and enrich Newark's artistic life.
Newark Churches
http://www.virtualnewarknj.com/churches/years/1998.htm
Current listing of houses of worship, their addresses and phone numbers,
arranged by denomination.
Newark Museum
http://www.newarkmuseum.org
"The Museum's 80 galleries, including the Ballantine House, contain
art and science collections including noted holdings of eighteenth to twentieth
century American painting and sculpture, decorative arts, Native American, African,
Pacific and Asian art, including a world-renowned Tibetan collection...."
View details and maps.
Newark Museum Dreyfuss
Planetarium
http://tinyurl.com/2g3v97
Schedule, tickets and general information, group programs, exhibits
and events, directions, and history, as well as an excellent Sky Watch
calendar of what to see this month in the heavens and advice about buying a
telescope.
Newark Restaurants
http://www.downtownnewark.com/p-dining.php
Online guide to Newark's restaurants.
Paul Robeson Galleries
http://andromeda.rutgers.edu/artgallery
Located on the Rutgers University campus in Newark, the gallery displays
several exhibitions annually.
PipelineNJ
http://www.pipelinenj.com
Descended from the Newark club, Pipeline, this site is an online source
for local punk, rap, and rock music information and discussion.
Rutgers
Institute of Jazz Studies
http://www.libraries.rutgers.edu/rul/libs/jazz/jazz.shtml
Information about the collections of over 100,000 recordings, articles, manuscripts, and artifacts as well as a list of publications and the
play list of the Institute's radio programs on radio station WBGO.
Spirit of Newark
http://www.spiritofnewark.org/index.html
Organized in 1991 the Spirit of Newark is a drum and bugle corps. Their
programs involves instruction in music, marching, and the color guard.
Education:
The Abbott Leadership Institute
http://www.abbottleadership.org
The Abbott Leadership Institute (ALI) is a division of the Department of Urban Education at Rutgers University, Newark. The mission of ALI is to provide information and resources in support of parent involvement and the encouragement of urban school reform.
Adult School of Montclair
http://www.adultschool.org
Browse the catalog and register for classes in art, music, computer
technology, career development, languages, and more.
Barringer High School Alumni
Association
http://www.barringeralumni.com
Events, reunion news, and school history of the third oldest high school in
America.
Berkeley College
http://berkeleycollege.edu
With campuses in NY and in NJ, this school also offers online learning. Associate
and bachelor's degree programs are available as well as some professional
programs.
Bloomfield College
http://www.bloomfield.edu
Online college catalog, with news and information about admissions,
financial aid, student affairs, the faculty, and the library.
East Side High School Alumni Association
http://www.eshalumni.org
Use search form (for graduates from 193 to 2005); this site also includes
school history, photos, and alumni events.
Essex County College
http://www.essex.edu
Admissions, courses, student handbook, library, continuing education,
etc.
GlassRoots
http://www.glassroots.org.
GlassRoots is an educational nonprofit organization based in Newark, providing opportunities for local kids and adults in creation of glass art.
Montclair State University
http://www.montclair.edu
Academic, admissions, athletics, faculty, and student information as
well as news and alumni pages.
New Jersey Institute of Technology
http://www.njit.edu
Courses, bookstore, library, news, student activities, and more.
Newark Literacy Campaign
http://www.newarkliteracy.org
Leads literacy programs for adults, children and families and is the
coordinating agency for literacy services in the City of Newark by
providing free instruction in reading and by supporting learning with
meaningful literacy services.
Newark Public Schools
http://www.nps.k12.nj.us
Calendar, mission statement, links to individual schools and school
leadership teams of schools, and notable Newark Public Schools graduates.
Newark School of the Arts
http://www.newarkschoolofthearts.org
The Newark School of the Arts (NSA) provides training in the performing
and visual arts for various age groups.
Rutgers
Cooperative Extension of Essex County
http://essex.rcre.rutgers.edu
Educational programs and information about agriculture, gardening
(especially urban gardening), nutrition, and consumer education.
Rutgers-Newark
http://www.newark.rutgers.edu
Admissions, undergraduate and graduate courses, faculty, technology,
alumni services, etc. With links to the other Rutgers campuses.
Seton Hall University
http://www.shu.edu
The online catalog for this South Orange university.
University of Medicine and Dentistry
of New Jersey
http://www.umdnj.edu
Home page of the academic institution-with additional material about
health, health insurance plans, the UMDNJ hospitals, the various campuses, and more.
Vicariate for Education, Roman Catholic
Archdiocese of Newark
http://rcan.org/schools
School directory (Essex, Bergen, Hudson, and Union counties), scholarship
information, catechism, high school admissions, etc.
Weequahic High School Alumni
Association
http://www.weequahicalumni.org
Reunion news, school history, newsletter, and photographs. Alumni include
Philip Roth, Sherry Ortner, and Al Attles.
Government, law, and
politics:
Essex County Home Page
http://www.essex-countynj.org
Links to officials, departments, educational units, parks and cultural
affairs, libraries, history and historical sites, employment and training, economic
development, transportation, municipalities, and other associated sites.
Essex County, NJ Clerk's Office
Service Guide
http://www.essexclerk.com
Information about election, passports, medical licensing, senior citizen
courtesy cards, notary services, marriage ceremonies, etc. Also
check out the vault services which include information on obtaining old
Essex County marriage and naturalization records.
New Jersey Taxes
http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation
This site has tax forms available to download. It also includes
tips on how to file online, as well as information about Homestead Rebate
and NJ Saver Programs.
Pathfinder-Rutgers
Law Library
http://law-library.rutgers.edu/resources/basicnjpf.php
A pathfinder to find basic New Jersey law materials at the Rutgers Law Library
in Newark. Many of these materials are also available at the New Jersey
Information Center of the Newark Public Library.
Rutgers-Newark Law
Library Internet Law Guide
http://law-library.rutgers.edu/ilg/njlaw.html
Links to New Jersey Regulations, Administrative Code, Court Decisions, and many
other NJ legal resources.
State of New Jersey Home Page
http://www.state.nj.us
Connections to state, county, and municipal sites and a wide range
of information about the State of New Jersey.
TaxRecords.com
http://www.taxrecords.com
Records for lots throughout the state. Please note that you must login
to use this site.
History and genealogy:
Essex
County New Jersey Map
http://www.rootsweb.com/~njessex/towns/county/map.htm
Locations of Essex County towns, with links to libraries, churches,
cemeteries, and municipal buildings. Created for genealogy researchers
but with advantages to others.
History of the
City of Newark, New Jersey
http://www.rootsweb.com/~genepool/newark.htm
Colonial history excerpted from the 1913 History of the City of Newark
NJ and from "Historic Newark: A Collection of Facts and Traditions."
Horseneck Founders
of New Jersey
http://www.rootsweb.com/~genepool/nj.htm
Material about the founders of Newark. Also presents data on
early Newark censuses.
Lost in Essex
Co., New Jersey?
http://www.rootsweb.com/~genepool/njlost.htm
"The names of places in this areas have changed and continue to change...."
For example, the site once known as Newark Mountain exists in what
is now Orange. A good guide especially for sections of cities.
New Jersey Historical Society
http://www.jerseyhistory.org
Information on current exhibitions, programs and hours of
operation.
Newark Riots - 1967
http://www.67riots.rutgers.edu/n_index.htm
Hear and see eye witness accounts to the 1967 Newark riots, check out the
bibliography and tell them your memories of those tumultuous days.
Oldnewark.com
http://www.virtualnewarknj.com
Associations, biographies, cemeteries, changing boundaries, churches,
several histories, maps, pictures, statistics, streets, and wards in Newark's
past. With guides to census information and featuring "Your Ancestor's
Neighbors" and "Your Newark Memories."
Pre-1790 Records for Selected
CT 7 NJ Counties
http://www.altlaw.com/edball/census.htm
Electronic versions of pre-1790 colonial tax rolls, quit rent, oath of
allegiance & census indices for Essex and Morris Counties.
Think Big
http://www.newarkadvertiser.co.uk/notw/billworld.htm
Brief information about all the Newarks in the world, from Britain
to Texas.
A Walk Through Newark
http://www.thirteen.org/newark/history.html
Companion website to the recent PBS production A Walk Through Newark.
History, links, bibliography, and more!
Libraries:
Library Links
http://www.njstatelib.org/LDB/Reference
New Jersey public, college, and university libraries with Internet
sites.
New Jersey Library
for the Blind and Handicapped
http://www.njlbh.org/index.htm
Wide array of services and programs for disabled people and their associates.
Newark Public Library
http://www.npl.org
Information for borrowers, library catalog, events, exhibits, computer
classes and tutorials, directory of useful Internet sites arranged by subject-plus
much more.
Media:
New Jersey Online
http://www.nj.com
The day's news, sports, business, and classifieds from Newark's Star
Ledger and other newspapers.
New Jersey Network Public Television and
Radio
http://www.njn.net
TV listings, radio, KidZone, Learning Center, etc.
The Newark Metro
http://www.newarkmetro.rutgers.edu
Written by students at Rutgers-Newark this online journal features poetry,
essays, and reports about life in and around Newark.
WBGO 88.3 FM, Newark Public Radio
http://www.wbgo.org
Programs, features, jazz links.
WLIB 1190 AM Radio
http://wlib.com
Music, events, news and talk, contests, and "Showtime at the Apollo,"
with photos of celebrities like Puff Daddy and Queen Pen.
Social services, health,
safety:
Babyland Family Services
http://www.nccic.org/ccpartnerships/profiles/babyland.htm
Childcare and family services include Early Head Start, pediatric dentistry, sheltering victims
of domestic abuse, after school programs, and much more.
Boys' and Girls' Clubs of Newark, Inc.
http://www.bgcn.org
Programs and upcoming events for young people.
Catholic Community Services
http://www.ccsnewark.org
Overview, programs (mental health counseling, food pantry, housing,
etc.),and news.
Children's Hospital of
New Jersey
http://www.sbhcs.com/hospitals/childrens%5Fhospital
Overview of services and medical specialties.
Covenant House of New Jersey
http://www.covenanthousenj.org
An alternative to homelessness for teenagers and young adults.
Essex County Shelters
and Emergency Housing
http://www.hud.gov/local/nj/homeless/shelters/essex.cfm
Listing of shelters and emergency housing in Essex County, from the US
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Goodwill Rescue Mission
http://www.grmnewark.org/index.asp
Goodwill provides emergency services and relief. Additionally the
organization offers "...help and hope to North Jersey's urban poor and
dispirited."
Legal Services of New Jersey
http://www.lsnj.org
"Free legal assistance to low-income people in civil matters" (domestic
violence, health care, immigration, etc.); includes a directory of
offices.
New Community Corporation
http://www.newcommunity.org/index.html
Grassroots efforts by and for inner city residents revitalizing Newark's
housing, daycare, health, education, arts, and economics.
New Jersey Coalition
for Battered Women
http://www.njcbw.org/guide.htm#essex
Essex County hotlines, shelters, outreach programs, and counseling
for batterers.
New Jersey Self-Help Clearinghouse
http://www.njgroups.org
Directory of self-help groups for people suffering mental health problems; supplemented by guidance in starting and maintaining therapy groups.
New Jersey Tenants Organization
http://www.njto.org
"Our continuing goal is to expand our rights and gain better enforcement
of the pro-tenant laws we have already won": mission, activities, and
links.
Newark Now
http://www.newarknow.org/index.php
Volunteer, join, and support Newarkers who are transforming their neighborhoods.
A calendar of events, the newsletter Newark Now Chronicle, and a
photo gallery enhance this online portal system.
Newark Police Department
http://www.newarkpd.org
Crime statistics, message board and press releases for the Newark's
Police Department. Telephone directory and information on police
districts are also available from this site.
Newark Success
http://www.newarksuccess.org
Originally intended as a resource for people leaving prison and their families, it has
developed into an interactive database of health and human service organizations
in the Greater Newark area.
Newark YMCA
http://www.newarkymca.org
All about Y services: schedules, special events, programs, summer camp,
lodging, etc.
NJ 211
http://www.nj211.org
"2-1-1 creates one easy access point to the health, human services, community resources, and government assistance people need every day, as well as in times of crisis. Search the database on line, call 2-1-1 from a telephone, or chat LIVE with a 2-1-1 specialist."
St. Michael's Medical Center
http://www.cathedralhealth.org/st_michaels.html
Operated by the Cathedral Healthcare System, this site provides a
list of services and information for patients.
United Way of Essex and West Hudson
http://www.uwewh.org
Find contact information about agencies and organizations that provide
support. The site also presents an event calendar and opportunities
to volunteer time and services to the community.
University Hospital
http://www.theuniversityhospital.com
From the flagship hospital of the University of Medicine and Dentistry
of New Jersey, these pages give information about the hospital's community
outreach programs, a listing of specialized health care offerings,
and a link to its online health magazine.
Sports:
Brick City
Buccaneers
http://www.geocities.com/brickcity_bucs/main.html
Information, merchandise and schedule for Newark's minor league football
team.
Meadowlands Racetrack
http://www.thebigm.com
All about the current Harness Meet, including how to bet.
New Jersey Devils
http://devils.nhl.com
Season calendar, announcements, post-game reports, profiles and interviews of players, etc.
NJ Ironmen
http://www.njironmen.com
The Major Indoor Soccer League. Find out about upcoming games, players,
stats, and more.
New Jersey Lottery
http://www.state.nj.us/lottery
Games, jackpots, winning numbers, rules, and where the money goes.
New Jersey Nets
http://www.nba.com/nets
Schedules, scores, players, statistics, fan mail, and more.
Newark Bears
http://www.newarkbears.com
Schedule, ticket information, statistics, and news.
NJ Fishing
http://www.njfishing.com
Fishing locations and what they offer.
Transportation and roads:
Amtrak Train Schedules
http://www.amtrak.com/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=Amtrak/HomePage
Arrival status, station locator, routes and services, news, etc.
E-Z Pass
http://www.ezpassnj.com/index.html
How to sign up for E-Z Pass.
Check road conditions and your account online.
New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission
http://www.state.nj.us/mvc
Testing and licensing, manuals, titles, registrations, license plates,
inspection, facts about "driving under the influence," driving regulations, and
addresses/directions for MVC facilities.
New Jersey Transit
http://www.njtransit.com
Timetables and schedules for NJ Transit rail, bus, and light rail service.
Train and bus schedules, connecting services, fares, and other information.
New Jersey Turnpike Authority
http://www.state.nj.us/turnpike
Maps, mileage chart, toll rates, "find your exit," transportation links,
and more. Now, also the home of the Garden State Parkway (GSP).
Newark
Liberty International Airport
http://www.panynj.gov/CommutingTravel/airports/html/newarkliberty.html
Ground transport, hotels, airlines, terminal maps, banking, restaurants
and shops, services for disabled persons, parking, etc.
North Jersey Transportation Planning
Authority
http://www.njtpa.org
Regional plan, reading room, etc.
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
http://www.panynj.gov
Airports; tunnels, bridges, and terminals; PATH trains, traffic advisories,
etc.
Weather:
Current
Weather Conditions-Newark
http://weather.noaa.gov/cgi-bin/iwszone?Sites=:njz005
Temperatures, humidity, visibility, winds, dew point, etc.
Last updated 9/22/07
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