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11/28/2025

Knocking on doors, handing out flyers and cold calling constituents is over and the actual work can now begin for Amina Bey, who took the City Council dais on Monday to serve Newark’s Central Ward.

Supporters packed City Council chambers to observe Amina Bey’s ceremonial oath of office on Monday morning.

11/28/2025

New Jersey Will Again Take Applications for Child Care Subsidy Program

The New Jersey Department of Human Services, which faced limited funding and stopped taking new applications for child care subsidies in August, will reopen applications beginning in...

11/26/2025

The Newark Board of Education member who switched her vote to extend Superintendent Roger León’s contract said her decision came after “weeks of pressure and a deep sense of responsibility” for what could happen next.

The Newark Board of Education member who switched her vote to extend Superintendent Roger León’s contract said her decision came after “weeks of pressure.

11/26/2025

Residents had the opportunity to voice their concerns on The Ballantine project – a seven-story, 525-unit residential building slated for 412-426 Ferry St. – during a community meeting held by the project’s developers on Monday night.

Newark residents had the opportunity to voice their concerns on phase two of The Ballantine development during a community meeting held by the developer.

11/25/2025

Thanksgiving Holiday Travel Advisory: Allowing Extra Time is Key

11/25/2025

Berkeley College recently launched a collaboration with The Brooklyn Fashion Incubator, Inc. (BFI) to further experiential learning opportunities for Berkeley College students in the Fashion Merchandising and Management program. (Sponsored Post)

BERKELEY COLLEGE PARTNERS WITH THE BROOKLYN FASHION INCUBATOR TO FURTHER EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING FOR FASHION STUDENTSPhoto Caption: Berkeley College faculty, students, and administrators attend the...

11/24/2025

A federal judge has terminated a nearly 10-year monitor of Newark’s police force after ruling that the department has effectively implemented constitutional policing requirements for stops, searches, arrests and use of force.

A federal judge lifted the 2016 consent decree, which required the city and the Newark Police Department to improve the quality of policing through reforms.

11/24/2025

A third victim, Masi Rogers, 19, has died from last Saturday's, Nov. 15, mass shooting in Newark that also killed a 21-year-old woman and 10-year -old boy.

Masi Rogers, 19, died on Thursday, according to the Essex County Prosecutors Office.

11/22/2025

High School Football: Camden Blows Past Haddonfield in Semifinal; Will Play Newark's Shabazz for State Championship

High School Football: Camden Blows Past Haddonfield in Semifinal; Will Play Newarks Shabazz for State Championship

11/21/2025

ICE agents arrested 13 people working at Ocean Seafood Depot during a Wednesday raid– making it the second raid on the same seafood business in Newark’s Ironbound this year.

ICE agents arrested 13 people working at Ocean Seafood Depot during a Wednesday raid– making it the second raid on the same seafood business in Newark this year

11/21/2025

Obalaji Baraka, the older brother of Mayor Ras J. Baraka who currently works in the Newark Recreation Department, was arrested on Thursday for violating the terms of his probation stemming from a domestic violence charge from 20 years ago.

Obalaji Baraka was arrested on Thursday for violating the terms of his probation stemming from a domestic violence charge from 20 years ago.

11/21/2025

Murphy Announces Dates for Special Election to Fill Vacant NJ District 11 Congressional Seat