The iconic Newark Symphony Hall marquee that once greeted motorists entering Newark from U.S. Routes 1&9 has been missing for about two years — ever since a car rammed into the poles holding it up. Now, the historic venue has plans for a new entrance that will serve not only […]
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New Jersey Starts $190 Million Makeover of Newark Penn Station
NJ Transit has begun a $190 million renovation and modernization of its transportation hub in New Jersey’s largest city, Newark. About 50,000 riders on rail, buses, PATH and light-rail systems passed each weekday through the gloomy spaces of Newark Penn Station before the pandemic, making it among the region’s busiest […]
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$160M in upgrades will return Newark Penn Station to its former glory, Murphy says
Newark’s art deco-era Penn Station is going to get $160 million worth of tender love and care, befitting its status as one of the transportation gateways to the city and the state, Gov. Phil Murphy announced Tuesday morning. The station also could be the home of a statue honoring the […]