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David Mosca

David Mosca joined NJ Urban News in March 2025, covering New Jersey’s Black and underserved communities, along with arts and culture. He previously spent seven years as a staff writer for the Jersey Journal, reporting on arts, grassroots organizations and local businesses until the paper closed in February 2025. He now works as a freelance writer. Mosca earned a bachelor’s degree in English with a concentration in journalism from New Jersey City University, where he wrote for the Gothic Times.

David Mosca's Latest Articles

Dodge Poetry Festival Returns To Newark, Celebrating the City’s Growing Literary Legacy

The nation’s largest poetry festival returns to NJPAC Oct. 15–17, bringing more than 100 poets, free community events, workshops and performances to Newark as the city welcomes its first poet laureate, Mia X.

Can There Be A New Jersey Poet Laureate Again?

NJ poets hope to revive a program that has been abolished since 2003.

Virtual Film Fest Looks At How Rights Were Earned From Past Struggles
A New Year For Jazz Students At NJPAC Music Program

Registration opens with new opportunities for TD Jazz for Teens 2026-27 year.

Alabama Story Addresses The Fight Over Censorship In A New Jersey Production

The Theater Project’s production, running Aug. 6–17 in Union, tells the true story of a librarian who defied political pressure to ban a children’s book—and sparks conversations about censorship that continue today.

Paterson Jazz In The Park Returns With National Talent, Local Pride

Free festival celebrates the city's musical heritage with acclaimed jazz artists, local performers, food vendors, and family-friendly activities.

Public Art Installation at American Dream Mall Celebrates World Cup

The free exhibit, running through July 20, features soccer-themed sculptures and paintings steps from MetLife Stadium.

This Free Jazz Festival Is Taking Over Montclair All Summer

Dianne Reeves, Patrice Rushen, a Smithsonian collab, and 30,000 fans in the street. Here's everything you need to know about the Montclair Jazz Festival 2026.

Jersey City residents push back on third West Side waste facility

Concerned residents can voice their concerns at an April 28 Jersey City Hall hearing

Philly Artist Traced Her Family Back 8 Generations. The Result Is On View At Rowan University.

NJ native Jazlyne Sabree spent three years in census records and plantation archives. Her new exhibit, "The Spectrum of Resilience," turns that research into large-scale collage.