
Brick City Jam 2026: Celebrating International Hip Hop Day At Riverfront Park
The event will take over Newark Riverfront Park for a massive celebration of International Hip Hop Day.

The event will take over Newark Riverfront Park for a massive celebration of International Hip Hop Day.

In the past 10 days, the image of federal authorities arresting dissenters and protestors, has become an eye-opening onslaught ushered in by federal powers and ensued by a Trumpian agenda.

“That’s why I also am really trying to give back to my community—the Newark community—… letting students know… I’m just like them and I want them to be better than me.”

The Brick City Jam Music, Graffiti & Arts Festival returns this coming Thursday, July 17 and will run until Sunday, July 20 with different vibes in different wards throughout “Brick City.”

Down in Newark, right off Broad Street near Chapel Court, lies The Source of Knowledge, a family-owned bookstore founded by Dexter George over three decades ago. Upon entering, you are greeted with a spacious and culturally decorated space that exudes warmth and welcome. The books within the store are primarily based

O’Lala Empanadas has been serving the Jersey City community since February 14, 2014. The family-owned managed and operated business was envisioned by owner and manager Idalia Beteta and her mother Idalia Borges.

I sat down with Grullon, who I previously knew as one of the guys that made great sandwiches. Even though I’ve been to this place dozens of times, I never looked past their menu. The deli has been opened for 15 years. They serve sandwiches, french fries, chicken wings, shrimp,





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