Look Up with Darley – Discover the Stories Above Us
Darley Newman takes viewers to explore the fascinating history, architecture, and culture, often hidden in plain sight. From iconic skyscrapers to centuries-old landmarks, each episode reveals the stories behind New Jersey’s most awe-inspiring structures and the people who built them. Whether you're a history buff, architecture enthusiast, or curious traveler, Look Up with Darley offers a fresh perspective on the places we think we know. Watch now on NJ PBS and streaming platforms to see the world in a whole new way through this multiple Emmy Award nominated TV series.
Look Up With Darley Episode Guide
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Look Up Newark Part I
Explore the rich history, culture, and architecture of Newark, New Jersey, in Look Up with Darley: Newark. Host Darley Newman uncovers the city’s hidden gems, from the awe-inspiring Audible Innovation Cathedral to the historic Grace Church, where “America the Beautiful” has deep roots. Join local experts at Branch Brook Park, home to the largest collection of cherry blossoms in the U.S., and step inside the world’s first passenger terminals at Newark International Airport, an Art Deco masterpiece tied to aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart. In the Ironbound, Darley embarks on a food tour of Newark’s vibrant immigrant history, tasting authentic Spanish and Portuguese flavors. Airing on New Jersey PBSand available to watch online, Look Up Newark offers a fresh perspective on a city rich with untold stories. Don’t miss this captivating journey through Newark’s past and present! This episode was nominated for a New York Emmy Award.
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Look Up Newark Part II
In Look Up with Darley: Newark Part II, host Darley Newman continues her deep dive into the rich architectural and cultural history of New Jersey’s largest city. From the grandeur of Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart to the sacred history of Ahavas Sholom, New Jersey’s oldest synagogue, this episode uncovers the untold stories behind Newark’s most iconic landmarks. Journey inside Penn Station’s Art Deco past with historian Dave Abeles, explore The Philip Roth Personal Library at the Newark Public Library, and step into the legacy of T.M. Ward Coffee Company, a small business brewing since 1869. With insights from local experts, including Newark historian Linda Forgosh and Mayor Ras J. Baraka, this episode highlights how the city's past continues to shape its future. Watch online and discover why Newark’s history is hidden in plain sight.
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Look Up with Darley: Asbury Park
Trace the ups and downs of the diverse beach community of Asbury Park through its musical history, architecture, restaurants, events and entrepreneurs. TV host Darley Newman meets locals at The Stone Pony, The Wooden Walls Project, The Turf Club, Frank’s Deli and along the boardwalk to share the intersection of our built environment with community and culture along the Jersey Shore. “Look Up: Asbury Park” is on New Jersey PBS and has been nominated for a New York Emmy Award.