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11/14/2025

For Us, By Us: Mayor Ras J. Baraka and others cut the ribbon on El Barrio Wellness, a bilingual mental health center in Newark’s Black and Brown Lincoln Park neighborhood.

Mayor Ras J. Baraka and others cut the ribbon on El Barrio Wellness, a bilingual mental health center, on Thursday morning at 76 Clinton Ave.

11/13/2025

Amid the patriotic celebration of Veterans Day, veterans across New Jersey struggle to choose between buying food and paying rent – a grim reality that was aggravated during the federal government shutdown.

Bridges Outreach, the Bringing Veterans Home program’s exclusive agency partner in the Metro Region, is connecting homeless veterans with stable housing.

11/12/2025

New Media High School, the latest career-focused school venture in Newark, is projected to welcome its first students in September 2026.

Newark Public Schools announced the opening of its 12th new school, New Media High School, which will open in September 2026.

11/12/2025

About six Democrats have already thrown their hats into the ring to run for Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill’s House seat, including Essex County Commissioner Brendan Gill.

Democrats Vie to Fill Gov.-Elect Sherrills House Seat

11/12/2025

NJ Moves Closer to Approving Self-Driving Vehicle Testing Program

11/11/2025

ICC held its Changemakers Gala at the iconic Avenue A Club in Newark’s East Ward on Thursday, Nov. 6, bringing together community leaders, partners, legislators and supporters to uplift equity, opportunity and justice in the Ironbound and across the city.

Ironbound Community Corporation held its Changemakers Cocktail Gala at the iconic Avenue A Club in Newark’s East Ward on Thursday, Nov. 6.

11/10/2025

Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill stood alongside United Community Corporation partners in Newark and handed out food donations amid a SNAP crisis.

Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill hands out food to Essex County residents in need on Friday, and hears the concerns of Newarks oldest community action agency UCC.

11/10/2025

Berkeley College recently announced the appointment of Linda Mauro as Associate Vice President, Strategic Partnerships, where she will lead efforts to expand the College’s international presence and strengthen global initiatives. With students from nearly 50 countries, the College offers study abroad opportunities that integrate experiential learning and a diverse academic community, set in the heart of New York City.

BERKELEY COLLEGE APPOINTS LINDA MAURO AS ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT, STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS, TO ADVANCE GLOBAL INITIATIVES Study Abroad Opportunities Offer Experiential Learning in the Heart of New...

11/07/2025

Gayle Chaneyfield Jenkins, a Central Ward City Council candidate whose campaign platform was built on challenging the Newark establishment, is still hanging in the race against Amina Bey, the candidate backed by Mayor Ras J. Baraka’s political machine, with only 87 votes separating the two.

The margin between Amina Bey and Gayle Chaneyfield Jenkins has narrowed since Election Night, with Bey tallying 3,182 votes and Jenkins garnering 3,095.

11/07/2025

FAA to Reduce Flights at Teterboro, Newark, Other Airports

The FAA is scheduled to cut back on the number of flights at 40 major airports across the country, including Teterboro Newark Liberty Airports on Friday.

11/06/2025

Museum Parc, a mixed-use development that is currently under construction, requires a major lot merge and subsequent subdivision to better connect the Newark Museum of Art to the neighborhood.

The Newark Central Planning Board approved a proposal by NMA Owners Urban Renewal LLC to subdivide the existing lot into two new lots on Central Avenue.

11/06/2025

Newark Downtown Welcomes Black Woman-Owned Floral Shop