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elcome to Mosaic's weekly newsletter! This week, we're serving up a mix of delicious food, concerning health trends, and a dash of Hollywood glamour.

    Karim Shamsi-Basha, our food and culture reporter, recently visited La Cocina de Maria in Newark, where he discovered mouth-watering Mexican dishes at affordable prices. Options include street tacos filled with steak, chorizo, beef, tongue, and chicken, all served with cilantro and onions. The house-style tacos feature a choice of meat on handmade corn tortillas topped with Pico de Gallo and avocado.

    However, Amira Sweilem's data reporting highlights a disturbing trend: Black newborns in New Jersey are disproportionately affected by Syphilis at birth. This can lead to severe health issues for the babies, including rashes, deformed bones, and even fatal cases.

    In other news, SZA is joining Kendrick Lamar on tour next year, with stops in East Rutherford and Toronto. Vashti Harris has more details on how to get tickets.

    New Jersey's Black residents have a unique demographic profile: they had one of the lowest divorce rates compared to their peers nationwide, but one of the highest divorce rates compared to other groups in the state, according to Amira Sweilem.

    Karim Shamsi-Basha also shares an inspiring story about Tom Baker, who volunteers at a Christmas tree lot in Westfield after losing his brother-in-law on 9/11. The community has come together to support him.

    In real estate news, Steve Strunsky reports that the long-vacant Carmel Towers apartment building in Newark is getting a $35M rehab, with amenities like a gym and stunning views of Weequahic Park.

    Finally, Nyah Marshall updates us on Netflix's plans for a massive film and TV production studio in New Jersey, which will include four soundstages on a 289-acre former military base near the Jersey Shore. It looks like South Jersey is going Hollywood!

    That's all for now. Stay tuned for more captivating stories from Mosaic and NJ.com.