Newark Is…

Ally Nick is the head coach of New Jersey Institute of Technology women's soccer. On this episode, Nick talks with Tamisha Hallman and Adam Dvorin about recruiting to Newark and NJIT, her experiences with the area, The U.S. Women's National Team, and soccer in the Brick City.

Anthony McMillan is Chief Executive Officer of the Newark Downtown District (NDD).  The Newark Downtown District, Newark's special improvement district of the central business area, is a non-profit organization dedicated to revitalizing downtown Newark by improving the economic viability of the central business district.

Dorthaan Kirk has been a major force at WBGO Jazz 88.3 FM, Newark Public Radio—the only full-time jazz format station in New York and New Jersey—working in various roles for more than four decades. Called “Newark’s First Lady of Jazz,” Kirk has been active as a curator and producer of jazz events primarily in and around Newark, New Jersey, and is an avid supporter of musicians and jazz education for children.

Justin Williams has performed at comedy festivals across the United States and Canada.  He is a native of Kansas City, Missouri, but lives in Newark and has made the city an integral part of his comedy routine.  Justin is also a college history professor by day.

Akbar Cook is Principal at West Side High School in Newark, NJ.  He joins host Tamisha Hallman to talk about the innovative initiatives he is implementing in Newark, his life, and what it is like interacting with celebrities like Ellen and Oprah.

Talia Young is the Founder/CEO of The 725 Standard.  She joins host Tamisha Hallman to talk about her new venture, Newark CEEN, as well as her career in politics and the corporate world.  

On this episode of Newark Is, Host Tamisha Hallman sits down with two members of Newark’s First Family of Brisket. Marc and Michael Brummer are the owners-operators of Hobby’s Deli, a Newark fixture since 1962. Marc and Michael talk about their love of the city and why they decided to keep Hobby’s in the family after their father, Hobby’s Founder Sam Brummer, passed away.

On this episode of Newark Is, Host Tamisha Hallman hangs out with Linda Harrison, CEO of the Newark Museum. The two discuss what makes the museum unique, Newark’s potential as a cultural city, and Harrison’s views of Newark as someone who recently moved here.

Victor Nichols is founder, publisher and CEO of D.M.C. Publishing LLC, which publishes Newark Bound magazine, a destination magazine that aims to attract tourists and visitors to Newark.

Michael Hill is an award-winning news anchor and reporter with stints in New York, Dallas, New Orleans and beyond. He’s covered some of the world’s most memorable events over the last three decades.