Weequahic HS Alum, Business Owner Making Her Mark In Newark

Newark NJ

08 April, 2021

7:00 AM

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NEWARK, NJ — When it comes to local success stories, Weequahic High School in Newark has had its fair share. But without a doubt, former alum Adenah Bayoh has a high place among them. On Wednesday, Mayor Ras Baraka was among those present at a ribbon cutting for Bayoh's fourth IHOP – and second in Newark. "But that's not it," Baraka pointed out in a social media post, calling Bayoh an "amazing, Newark-bred" entrepreneur. "She also opened a Cornbread franchise right next door and will be opening an urban vegan cafe as well," Baraka wrote. "All three in the commercial retail space she owns, right below the 84-unit building she also owns that is 55 percent affordable." Send local news tips and correction requests to [email protected] Don't forget to visit the Patch Newark Facebook page. Learn more about posting announcements or events to your local Patch site. Sign up for Patch email newsletters.