Co-working Space Launch Pad Newark Hosts Ribbon Cutting with Mayor Ras Baraka
Over the past few years the number of celebratory ribbon cutting ceremonies in Newark has continued to grow, with each new business entrant into...
Nurse Practitioner from South Orange Honored for HIV/AIDS Work in Newark
By Rebecca Panico
NEWARK, NJ - Peter Oates was working as a private nurse for Princess Diana’s father in England, but left when he was...
Driverless cars? Ride sharing? Why Newark is in great position to benefit from coming...
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...
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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When states take over school districts, they say it’s about academics. This political scientist...
By Matt Barnum
Debates about states taking over school districts are often deeply fraught.
“The right to vote to select your own representation is a right...
Palmieri’s new challenge: Deputy mayor tasked with growing Newark the right way
By Anjalee Khemlani
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John Palmieri was named Newark’s deputy mayor for economic growth, transportation and infrastructure at the start of the year.
Palmieri has been tasked by...
Hispanic Law Enforcement Society raises scholarship funds for Newark students
By Mark J. Bonamo
A local Latino law enforcement society might have had their recent fundraiser at an Ironbound cigar bar, but amidst the clouds...
Newark Police Officers Honored for Bravery, Valor
By Heather Kays
Newark, NJ—Members of the Police Division were presented with awards Friday for outstanding service to the City of Newark at a public...
It’s a wrap: Wawa is not coming to Newark
By Barry Carter
The developer of a proposed Wawa in Newark has thrown in the towel on the project, a decision that pleases nearby residents but...
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Former principal Roger Leon chosen as Newark’s new superintendent
By Patrick Wall
Former principal and veteran administrator Roger Leon has been chosen as Newark’s new schools chief — its first since the city regained control...
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Could Newark’s subsidized housing scheme for teachers become a national model?
Newark’s Teachers Village is offering lessons to places struggling with teacher retention.
The teachers, who make up 70 percent of the Jersey project’s residents and...
Greater Newark Fresh Air Fund needs you to send city kids...
By Barry Carter
The girls from Newark went to the same camp five years apart, and both were crying for the same reason.
Shaheedah Johnson, who was...
New Jersey SEEDS Celebrates its College Scholars Graduates
New Jersey SEEDS, a nonprofit that provides educational access to high-achieving, low-income students, celebrated the graduation of its second class of College Scholars on Saturday,...
