A Taste of Spain in New Jersey

It’s been a long time since I’ve done one of these posts. We recently took some friends of my daughter-in-law out for a taste of the local area. What many people do not know about Newark, NJ is that there is a rather robust Portuguese community here. They celebrate it each year (although recent observances … Continue reading A Taste of Spain in New Jersey

We Just Can’t Have Nice Things!

The city of Newark (NJ) is trying. It really is. Last July, Newark mayor Ras Baraka launched a program to supplement the city's public transportation. It's been controversial in many cities across the country, but it seems to have gained a foothold in New Jersey's largest city. What it does is provide electric bikes and … Continue reading We Just Can’t Have Nice Things!