Newark is expanding its successful homelessness program. Here's how N.J.'s largest city got a handle on the problem.
NEWARK, N.J. -- Newark Mayor Ras Baraka said Wednesday a program that has cut homelessness by half will be expanded. It's ...
Newark launches search for city’s first Poet Laureate to promote literary arts
The City of Newark is accepting applications for its inaugural Poet Laureate position, Mayor Ras J. Baraka announced. The ...
Newark expands homeless outreach, launches texting hotline
The new Texting hotline, created in partnership with the NJ 21 nonprofit referral center, allows anyone to text the words ...
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Newark council president to keynote Par Excellence STEM Academy breakfast on MLK Day
Par Excellence STEM Academy will host its annual Day of Service Community Breakfast 8-10 a.m. Monday, Martin Luther King Jr.
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Newark City Schools seeking new member for board of education after Warner resigns
NEWARK ― The Newark City Schools Board of Education is inviting qualified candidates to apply to fill an unexpired term of a ...
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St. Leonard Catholic Church in Heath to close, merge with St. Francis de Sales in Newark
Bishop Earl Fernandes of the Columbus Diocese announced St. Leonard Catholic Church in Heath will close and merge with St.
Trump is ready to target immigrants. How will these sanctuary cities react?
One North Jersey mayor affirms his city's measures to protect undocumented immigrants targeted by federal authorities.
This city in NJ is among the worst for keeping New Year's resolutions, study finds
New year, new you. The new year always brings out personal goals and resolutions. Everything from getting in shape to, ...
Newark secures federal grant to install more electric vehicle and bike chargers
Newark was awarded over $590,000 in a federal grant to install more electric vehicle and bike chargers around the city.
Newark, Delaware, pastor vows to rebuild after car crashes into historic Black church
NEWARK, Del. (CBS) — Cleanup is underway after a driver in a stolen car crashed into a historic Black church in New Castle ...
Newark significantly expands homeless outreach services
The City of Newark officially launched a major expansion of street outreach efforts for homeless residents on Wednesday. It is part of Mayor Ras Baraka’s ...