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07/11/2025

Mayor Ras J. Baraka is encouraging the Newark Public Library to take “whatever measures necessary” to raise salaries for its workers to a minimum of $40,000 per year, as the library staff continues to rally for a new contract with living wages. But the mayor did clarify one thing: Newark Public Library workers are not considered city employees.

While Baraka articulated appreciation for the library staff, he did clarify one thing: Newark Public Library workers are not considered city employees.

07/11/2025

Newark City Phones and Non-Emergency Public Safety Lines, Down for Three Days, Restored

Phone lines for some city departments, including the non-emergency number for residents to report public safety concerns, have been down for three days.

07/10/2025

Three major nonprofit entities – Newark Alliance, the Newark Downtown District (NDD) and the Greater Newark Convention and Visitors Bureau (GNCVB) will unite under the Newark Alliance to streamline economic development, tourism and strategic initiatives.

Three major nonprofit entities – Newark Alliance, the Newark Downtown District (NDD) and the Greater Newark Convention and Visitors Bureau (GNCVB) will unite.

07/10/2025

Kabir Moss, who has been described as “a man of stature,” "a kind soul" and a “talented rising star in New Jersey politics” by his colleagues, died suddenly yesterday at the age of 37.

Kabir Moss, who has been described as “a man of stature,” a kind soul and a “talented rising star in New Jersey politics” by his colleagues, died suddenly.

07/09/2025

Phone lines for some city departments, including the non-emergency number for residents to report public safety concerns, have been down for three days.

07/08/2025

This weekend is packed with back-to-back vibrant cultural activities, including AfroBeat Fest and Newark Pride Fest.

07/08/2025

Newark Public Schools Director of Career and Technical Education (CTE) Sandra Marques will be leaving her post to become the district’s new Assistant Superintendent of the East and Central School Leadership Team.

Newark Public Schools Director of Career and Technical Education (CTE) Sandra Marques will become the district’s new Assistant Superintendent.

07/07/2025

More than 50 32BJ SEIU airport workers rallied outside Terminal C at Newark Liberty International Airport on Thursday, ahead of the busy July 4 travel weekend, to protest United Airlines’ plan to gut labor standards for 600 contracted cabin cleaners and lift truck drivers.

More than 50 32BJ SEIU airport workers rallied at Newark Liberty International Airport to protest United Airlines’ plan to gut labor standards for 600 workers.

07/03/2025

It’s peak asphalt paving season but potholes, uneven roadways and cracked pavement will continue to plague city streets this summer, as the city-wide paving projects are still not underway with no definitive construction schedule laid out.

It’s peak asphalt paving season but potholes, uneven roadways and cracked pavement will continue to plague Newark streets this summer.

07/02/2025

Thirty-four high school graduates walked away with more than just their diplomas; they also got job offers to become future teachers in Newark Public Schools.

Thirty-four recent Newark high school graduates walked away with more than just their diplomas; they also got job offers to become future teachers in the citys

07/01/2025

Newark Public Library workers are planning a series of escalating actions to address the lack of a “fair and livable” contract, a delay in updated wages that has caused staff members to resign.

Newark Public Library workers are planning a series of escalating actions to address the lack of a “fair and livable” contract.

07/01/2025

After a nearly 10-year search, GlassRoots has landed at a new glassblowing studio space at 23 William St. in Newark’s Teachers Village, with the vision of expanding access to art programs and enlivening the neighborhood.

After a nearly 10-year search, GlassRoots has landed at a new glassblowing studio space at 23 William St. in Newark’s Teachers Village.