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01/01/2026

Former Newark West Ward Councilman Joseph A. McCallum Jr. was sentenced on Dec. 2 to 18 months in prison for scheming to take bribes and kickbacks in relation to development projects, and filing a false tax return for 2018.

Former Newark West Ward Councilman Joseph A. McCallum was sentenced to 18 months in prison for scheming to take bribes and kickbacks.

12/31/2025

This past Christmas arrived not with anxiety or apology, but with hope for hundreds of families across the country who struggle to purchase gifts for their children, thanks to The Black Fairy Godmother Foundation.

This year marked The Black Fairy Godmother Foundation’s 10th annual Christmas wishlist campaign.

12/30/2025

A protector, a mentor, a father figure and a coach can easily describe the legacy of legendary Weequahic High School football coach Brian Logan. But it isn’t his whole story.

Weequahic High School football coach Brian Logan is retiring after 28 years. His legacy has earned him a Key to the City by Newark Mayor Baraka.

12/29/2025

United Way of Greater Newark will relaunch its Women United of Greater Newark network to broaden its reach in supporting households overcoming financial hardship and building wealth.

United Way of Greater Newark will relaunch its Women United of Greater Newark network to support ALICE individuals.

12/29/2025

New Law Requires NJ Task Force to Investigate High Chronic School Absenteeism

12/26/2025

Newark Food Nonprofits Awarded Millions in State Grants to Battle ‘Food Deserts’

NEWARK – Access to nutrition in the most acute 50 “food deserts” in Newark and other New Jersey urban areas can be a struggle, which is being addressed by nearly $30 million in grants to 73...

12/26/2025

Wintry Mix of Snow, Sleet, Ice Heads for Newark area

A wintry mix of snow, sleet and ice may make after-Christmas travel messy from Friday afternoon into Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.

12/24/2025

Newark Winter Village is back for its sixth year, once again transforming the downtown into a festive gathering place where arts and culture, holiday spirit, and community meet.

The Newark Winter Village will be at Mulberry Commons Park until Jan. 4, 2026.

12/24/2025

Here Comes Santa Claus! The US Air Force Helps You & Your Kids Track Santa’s Trip

North American Aerospace Defense is ready to continue its 67-year tradition of tracking Santa’s journey around the globe on Christmas Eve.

12/23/2025

Newark lawmakers are taking a proactive step to combat environmental injustice and protect the community’s health by introducing a “Ports for People: Newark Fossil Free Future” ordinance that would “prohibit any new or expanded fossil fuel facility, including fossil fuel power generation.”

The Newark City Council introduced an ordinance that would prohibit any new or expanded fossil fuel facility, including fossil fuel power generation.

12/22/2025

Newark Emergency Services for Families’ building on Broad Street will be getting a facelift and expanding its space to continue providing much-needed emergency resources to Essex County’s underprivileged and homeless population.

The Newark Zoning Board of Adjustment approved a proposal to expand the emergency assistance, homeless drop-in center at 982 Broad St. in Newark.

12/22/2025

A Newark man has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a 20-year-old man inside a Newark recording studio on Dec. 10.