Baraka: Revitalization shouldn’t price residents out of neighborhoods
By Daniel J. Munoz
Recently re-elected mayor Ras Baraka says he's concerned about the implications of gentrification in Newark.
Speaking at a Tuesday event billed as “Eye...
Newark City Council Primary Runoff Election 2018 (Results Here)
By Eric Kiefer
A trio of Baraka-backed candidates for Newark City Council prevailed over their opponents during the runoff to the 2018 Primary Election.
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Founder of New Community Corporation and Newark institution Monsignor William J. Linder dies
By HEATHER KAYS
Newark, NJ—Monsignor William J. Linder, who founded of New Community Corporation in the wake of the Newark Riots, died Friday. He was 82.
New...
Top Newark school officials ousted in leadership shake-up as new superintendent prepares to take...
Several top Newark school officials were given the option Friday to resign or face termination, in what appeared to be an early move by incoming...
WATCH: Parade closes out Newark’s annual Portugal Day Festival
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=10&v=_sU_UVcIbJc
By Paige Gross
For NJ.com
Newark again celebrated its annual weekend-long Portugal Day Festival with a parade Sunday, closing a few streets for most of the day.
Every year,...
Newark Mayor: ‘We need a local strategy that has a global view’
NEWARK, NJ - Mayor Ras Baraka’s second inaugural address took on both local and national issues after he was sworn in for a second term...
Newark student athletes taught life lessons by New York Giants players
Newark, NJ—Mayor Ras J. Baraka, Newark Bronze Shields members, and members of the NFL New York Giants football team took part Wednesday in an...
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Driverless cars? Ride sharing? Why Newark is in great position to...
By Tom Bergeron
The transportation infrastructure in Newark is extensive — and certainly greater than any other location in the state. New Jersey Transit, Amtrak and the PATH all go through...
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Essex County Football Coaches Hall of Fame beckons Hill, 3 others
By Mike Kinney
The Halls of Fame that continue to beckon Irvin “Poochie” Hill for his commendable work in both high school football and boxing will...
Essex County College Taken Off Probation
By Rebecca Panico
NEWARK, NJ - Essex County College was taken off probation by the region’s higher education accrediting agency.
The community college was put on...
Newark Arts announces launch of new name for its Annual October...
Newark Arts has announced the launch of a new name and brand for its annual art festival. The former Open Doors Citywide Arts Festival is...
