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48Events this week
8Free things to do
84New spots
80New stories

Checked Sunday, September 13, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Newark

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 48 events, day by day →

One State, Many Stories: Our Jersey Canvas

Monday 12pm · American Dream

Pickleball Learn to Play Clinic

Monday 2pm · Newport Racquet Club

Summer Play Readings

Tuesday 6:30pm · Camp Liberty

Karaoke Tuesday Nights

Tuesday 6:30pm · UNO Pizzeria & Grill

Tove Lo

Tuesday 7pm · The Pinnacle At Nashville Yards

New in Newark

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

NY Special Hair Stylist Barber Shop

Beauty

Keep your fade crisp: NY Special Hair Stylist Barber Shop is a Kearny standby for clean fades, classic shaves, sharp shape ups, and kids cuts that work on thin, thick, straight, or curly hair.

nyspecialbarbershop.com

Don Pepe Restaurant

Restaurants

Old-school Iberian feast: Craving garlicky green-sauced Portuguese seafood or a proper steak?

donpeperestaurant.com

The Greeks

Restaurants

Classic Jersey bite: For a breakfast that hits exactly the spot, The Greeks has been slinging Taylor ham, egg, and cheese since 1968, with that perfect griddle crisp and gooey melt.

thegreeksnj.com

Newark’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

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Most read in Newark

The five stories Newark readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Newark Alliance Announces Halsey Festival 2026

    The Newark Alliance has announced the Halsey Festival 2026, a free event in downtown Newark that aims to transform a central city corridor into a hub for local commerce and community health.

    Full story at nomadlawyer.org

  2. Lionsgate Studios Newark Lands $101 Million Financing for Massive Film Production Facility

    The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) and Nuveen have agreed to provide a $101 million loan for Great Point Studios’ upcoming film production facility in Newark.

    Full story at jerseydigs.com

  3. Newest community-run grocery store opens in Newark

    Newark has opened five community grocery stores across its North, East, South, West and Central wards.

    Full story at pix11.com

  4. Cosmo 440 Newark Secures $70 Million in Financing

    A 25-story tower in Newark's Weequahic neighborhood has secured $70 million in financing, marking the final stage of a redevelopment into 216 modern apartments.

    Full story at hoodline.com

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