Say Newark, and you’ll hear a lot of jokes. Say New Jersey, and you’ll hear even more jokes. Thalia Brownridge-Smith is from Newark, and she wanted to give back to her town. She did . . . in a BIG way! Principal Brownridge-Smith recently headed up the renovation of 13th Avenue School in Newark. It’s an amazing makeover, and her students love the new school and its new look. Click the link below for some Joy in Newark!