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Newark’s “Repack the Backpack” Event: Free Supplies & Health Services

Newark’s January 8th “Repack the Backpack” event offers school supplies, winter essentials, and health support.

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This Newark Artist Created Printmaking Classes Exclusively For Mothers

A Newark printmaking program offers mothers a creative space to share their stories and express identities beyond caregiving.

In Newark, New Program Gives Young Residents Power Over Sustainability Projects
Newark Winter Village Brings Ice Skating, Igloos, and Festive Markets Downtown
McIver faces setback in Delaney Hall criminal case

Judge declines to dismiss two charges filed after McIver and other representatives visited ICE detention site in Newark.

How Growing Up Digitally Shaped This NJ Textile Artist

New Jersey native Qualesha Wood debuts her solo show "code eden" at Rowan University Art Gallery, blending textile art and digital culture.

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Obama Campaigns for Sherill as Governor’s Race Tightens

Former President Barack Obama rallies for Mikie Sherill in final hours of New Jersey's tight gubernatorial race, warning of threats to democracy and economic concentration.

Newark Native Susan Stamberg Has Died at 87

Stamberg was the first U.S. woman to anchor a nightly news program.

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Audible Unveils The Pillars Retail Hub In Newark

Audible and Newark opened The Pillars, a new 15,000-sq-ft retail hub boosting small businesses and community life near Harriet Tubman Square.

Newark Police Consent Decree Nears Its End: What Does This Mean For City Residents?

Newark residents voice frustration as trust in police remains fragile nearly 10 years into federal consent decree reforms.