Ready for the weekend? It starts today with New Jersey Performing Arts Center Horizon BCBSNJ #SoundsOfTheCity & Lincoln Park "The Coast" NWKNJ Music Festival. Add Newark First Fridays to the mix and it's action packed! Be sure to follow their pages for the latest info. Yes, Recreation. Yes, Newark. #yesnewark

Ready for the 4th Annual Latin Festival? It takes place this Sunday. Learn more about the day's festivities ow.ly/ZJmL30lfoB6 Yes, Culture. Yes, Community. Yes, Newark.

Tomorrow 8/7 is Newark National Night Out #NNNO a community event geared towards strengthening neighborhood and police partnerships, as well as support anti-crime efforts. Learn more about tomorrow's events ow.ly/pUn630lhCnE Yes, Community. Yes, Newark. #yesnewark

Shaq Tower Part II? The City Planning Board says, Yes! Learn more about the new development ow.ly/CHAw30ljJFW Yes, Stay. Yes, Newark. #yesnewark

Last month we shared #Newark as one of the top 10 finalists for the #CityAccelerator grant. We're proud to announce becoming an awardee! Find out how this impacts our small business community ow.ly/416x30ll2qv Yes, Impact. Yes, Newark. #yesnewark

No Friday plans? Stop by NewarkPublicLibrary for their Friday Library Music Session. An outdoor dance party under the stars. Music by DJ Duce Martinez. Today and every Friday from 6-11pm. And it’s FREE! Yes, Nightlife. Yes, Newark. #yesnewark

The road to #VOICE18 for #Newark may have appeared seamless, but the credit goes to the city's progression in revitalization and transformation. Pete Erickson Founder & CEO of Modev shares the journey ow.ly/Vpzj30lnllh Yes, Tech. Yes, Newark. #yesnewark

Once considered last on the list, Newark's level up as a Tech Hub seems overnight; however, the move has been two decades in the making. Read more ow.ly/YVri30lqb2v Yes, Tech. Yes, Infrastructure. Yes, Newark. #yesnewark

#ICYMI Marcus Samuelsson shares why he chose #Newark as the home for his latest restaurant #MarcusB&P. Learn about his mission here ow.ly/DSxr30lrLbg Yes, Food. Yes, Community. Yes, Newark. #yesnewark

Yes, Newark. Our educators are our greatest asset. Much love to Akbar Cook, Principal at #WestSideHS for fulfilling a need for his students. Learn more ow.ly/Bt9r30ltb59 #yesnewark

#YesNewark

#YesNewark #YesTechnology

Have you visited the @NewarkMuseum recently? The Newark staple has revitalized its halls and hosted several beautiful events that are always open to the community. Yes, Art. Yes, Newark. Featuring Chris Miss 🥂 📸 x manmeetsstyle (IG)

Excited for the end of the work week? Take some time to cool off at Salaam Ice Cream Parlor in the South Ward! They recently celebrated their one-year anniversary and their flavors are delicious! Yes, Entrepreneurship. Yes, Newark.

Couldn’t agree more #yesnewark

This kid is amazing! You've gotta watch him! If his wish of Mr. Bezos is granted, it will truly change the opportunity in Newark for several hundred thousand people, many of whom are down on their luck. Please Retweet. Ray youtu.be/3kfC0ez3Ekk

City of Newark’s Mayor Ras J. Baraka on Amazon washingtonpost.com/opinions/2019/…

#yesnewark

#yesparks #yesrecreation #yesnewark