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June 22, 2017
Recent News
Mayor Baraka Introduces Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance; Groundbreaking Amendment will Promote Development of Affordable Housing

Developers will be required to set aside 20 percent of units as affordable housing

June 12, 2017
Recent News
Mayor Baraka and Public Safety Launch Illegal Dumping Task Force

Offenders will face criminal charges including fines for cleanup

June 1, 2017
Recent News
Destination Newark 2017

Living & Making a Living in Newark

May 23, 2017
Recent News
Are you or someone you know interested in Cisco Certified Network Associate Certification?

Mayor Ras J. Baraka, the City of Newark and NAN Newark Tech World are offering a CCNA Certification Course.

May 18, 2017
Recent News
City of Newark Hosts "Fighting for the Youth" Wrestling Event on Sunday, May 21

Pro wrestlers will grapple in free matches to promote community safety and oppose drug use

May 7, 2017
Recent News
Property Tax and Water/Sewer Payments Deadline Extended to May 24

Newark Extends Property Tax and Water/Sewer Payments Deadline to May 24

January 24, 2017
Historic Hahne's Department Store Reopens as Residences, Shopping, & Dining

New Hahne's building to feature Newark's first Whole Foods, Barnes & Noble, Community Arts Space and more.

October 24, 2016
Mayor Ras J. Baraka, County Executive Joseph N.Divincenzo, and Other Dignitaries cut Ribbon to Open New Downtown Housing Development, at 999 Broad St

Mixed-use green project will create 87 apartments,including 47 affordable units and 6500 sq ft of retail space

October 24, 2016
Mayor Ras J. Baraka and Public Safety Director Ambrose offer Tips to Ensure Residents Enjoy a Safe Halloween

It is important for residents to be safety-conscious at all times, particularly on Halloween night.

September 30, 2016
Newark Street Academy and Mayor Baraka hold Graduation Ceremonies for First Class at Marion Bolden Student Center of Street Academy for Out-of-School Disengaged Youth

Program is designed to Prevent Violence and Turn Lives Around

City of Newark Cancelling “Slide the City” Event Scheduled for Saturday, August 20, Warren St, Event will be Rescheduled

Mayor Baraka announced today that the “Slide the City” event scheduled to be held on Saturday, August 20.

March 16, 2017
State of the City

Mayor Ras Baraka has delivered his third State of the City March 20,2017 at NJPAC

February 10, 2017
Newark is Not Brooklyn

Mayor Baraka explains how Newark is rapidly developing to include Newarkers.

December 27, 2016
Mayor Baraka and Public Safety Director Ambrose: While not Claiming Victory,Crime is Down and Performance is Up

While not Claiming Victory,Crime is Down and Performance is Up

December 23, 2016
Mayor Baraka and the City of Newark Wishes Everyone a Happy Holiday

Mayor Baraka and the City of Newark wishes everyone a Happy Holiday and carols with the Newark Boys Chorus.

November 14, 2016
Mayor Baraka to Host Newark's First Youth-Led Town Hall Meeting Themed "Heal Our City,Heal Our Nation" on Saturday

Forum will promote safe youth-facilitated conversations on social justice issues affecting young people

October 24, 2016
Mayor Ras J. Baraka, County Executive Joseph N.Divincenzo, and Other Dignitaries cut Ribbon to Open New Downtown Housing Development, at 999 Broad St

Mixed-use green project will create 87 apartments,including 47 affordable units and 6500 sq ft of retail space

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May 2, 2017
Newark Thrives! Youth Program Locator
April 27, 2017
The Baraka Train
April 18, 2017
Mayor Baraka to Hold Second 2017 Newark Housing Summit
April 17, 2017
Newark Liberty Internation Airport to Host Event to Encourage Minority and Women Owned Business to Participate in $2.4 Billion Terminal A Redevelopment
April 13, 2017
City of Newark Reminds Residents that City Hall will be Closed on Friday, April 14 in Observance of Good Friday
April 6, 2017
City of Newark to Host 2017 Spring Break Carnival
April 6, 2017
Aquatic Programs for All Ages at JFK and Sharpe James/Kenneth A.Gibson Aquatic Centers Now Through June
April 6, 2017
Looking for a Summer Job?
April 3, 2017
ADVERTISEMENT FOR REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
March 28, 2017
2017 Newark Housing Summit
March 23, 2017
2017 Mayor's Basketball Tournament From Friday, April 7th to Monday, April 10th
March 22, 2017
City of Newark Reminds Residents to Stay Safe During Extreme Cold, Warming Center will be Opened
March 17, 2017
Apply to become a part of the Newark Snow Emergency Response Team
March 16, 2017
FREE Performance by Morehouse & Spelman College Glee Clubs
March 16, 2017
State of the City
March 14, 2017
City of Newark Reminds Residents to Stay Safe During Expected Snow Storm & Extreme Cold;Keep Homes Heated Safety and to a Minimum of 65 Degrees
March 9, 2017
City of Newark reminds Residents to Stay Safe During Extreme Cold; Warming Centers Opened for Resident at Designated Location
December 8, 2016
Emergency Snow Routes and Rules
February 28, 2017
City asks Residents for Feedback on Policing and Public Safety in Newark
February 28, 2017
City of Newark to Offer Lifeguard Training Classes to Persons Aged 15 years and older
February 14, 2017
Free Influenza Vaccine for Residents at City Hall on Thursday 9am to 3pm
February 10, 2017
Newark is Not Brooklyn
February 9, 2017
Come in From the Cold
January 24, 2017
First State-Wide Civic Tech Competition in NJ: Coding for Community
January 24, 2017
Historic Hahne's Department Store Reopens as Residences, Shopping, & Dining
January 9, 2017
Chrismas Tree Collection Schedule January 9,2017 through February 3, 2017
January 6, 2017
Opening of Warming Site for Homeless From January 6- 9th 2017
December 30, 2016
Mayor Baraka and Public Safety Director Ambrose Release Details on Stepped up Police Presence for New Year's Eve
May 17, 2017
Newark Street Paving
December 28, 2016
Mayor Baraka and L+M Development Partners Announce Newark Fiber will provide Gigabit Internet to Hahne &CO. Buildings
December 28, 2016
City of Newark Reminds Residents that City Hall will be Closed on Monday, January 2
December 27, 2016
Mayor Baraka and Public Safety Director Ambrose: While not Claiming Victory,Crime is Down and Performance is Up
December 24, 2016
Mayor Baraka and the City of Newark Wishes Everyone a Happy Holiday
December 24, 2016
Mayor Baraka and Public Safety Director Ambrose Open New Municipal Holding Facility
December 24, 2016
Free Holiday Parking at All City Meters, Starting December 19th
December 15, 2016
Reminder to Residents to Stay Safe During Extreme Cold; Warming Centers Opened for Residents at Designated Location
December 13, 2016
Mayor Baraka and Believe in Newark Foundation INC., to Host Toy Giveaway for Kids
December 13, 2016
Opening of Warming Site for Homeless Tomorrow December 14
December 6, 2016
Mayor Baraka Launches Groundbreaking Contractor Initiative Program to Widen Access for Newark Firms
December 5, 2016
Mayor Baraka Hires Chief Sustainability Officer and Convenes Interdepartmental Team Focused on Making Newark healthy, Green, and Vibrant
December 2, 2016
Mayor Baraka Honors Shabazz and Weequahic Football Coaches before State Championship Game
November 26, 2016
Mayor Baraka, Senator Booker, and Congressman Payne Announce Department of Justice $1 Million "Second Chance" Grant
November 23, 2016
Mayor Baraka and Public Safety Director Ambrose Announce Citizen/Clergy Patrol
November 26, 2016
Mayor Baraka and National Action Network Newark Tech World to Host Free Thanksgiving Dinner for Residents in Need
November 14, 2016
Mayor Baraka to Host Newark's First Youth-Led Town Hall Meeting Themed "Heal Our City,Heal Our Nation" on Saturday
November 10, 2016
Mayor Baraka Launched a #HACKNWK Campaign to Support Women's Safety
December 2, 2016
Mayor Ras Baraka and County Executive Joseph N. Divincenzo Announce Lotus Equity Group Closed Former Bears & Eagle Stadium
November 4, 2016
City of Newark Reminds Residents: Check Your Smoke Alarms When You Change Your Clocks This Weekend
November 3, 2016
Mayor Baraka and US Department of Housing and Urban Development Cut Ribbon to Open 1 Lincoln Towers, Phase 1
November 1, 2016
Mayor Baraka and US Department of Housing and Urban Development to Cut Ribbon to Open New Community Center
October 26, 2016
Mayor Baraka Reminds Residents about City Ordinance: Landlords must keep apartments at 68 degrees from 6 a.m. to 11p.m.
October 24, 2016
Mayor Ras J. Baraka, County Executive Joseph N.Divincenzo, and Other Dignitaries cut Ribbon to Open New Downtown Housing Development, at 999 Broad St
October 24, 2016
Mayor Ras J. Baraka and Public Safety Director Ambrose offer Tips to Ensure Residents Enjoy a Safe Halloween
November 29, 2015
City of Newark and Hot 97FM Launch “Newark Getting to Zero” HIV Awareness Initiative at City Hall Press Conference
October 21, 2016
Mayor Baraka Spotlighted Newark City of Learning Collaborative and Newark Alliance College to Career Agenda at Mayors' Institute In Lousville,Kentucky
October 21, 2016
City Introduces "Brand Newark" to Connect Residents to Each Other and The World
October 21, 2016
City of Newark to Host 19th Annual “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” Walk on Sunday, October 16 at 10a.m. from NJ Devils Championship Plaza- Prudential Center
October 21, 2016
MOST NEWARK RESIDENTS NO LONGER AFFECTED BY DISCOLORATION IN WATER; WATER REMAINS SAFE TO DRINK
October 21, 2016
Mayor Baraka Announces Partnership with Rutgers University to Improve the Delivery of Health Services in Newark; Rutger Vice-Chancellor Dr. Denise V.Rodgers will Temporarily Head City of Health and Community Welllne
October 6, 2016
City of Newark Offers Free Influenza Vaccine for Residents at Sites across City Now and Continuing through March
October 25, 2016
PRESS RELEASE: NEWARK STREET ACADEMY AND MAYOR BARAKA HOLD GRADUATION CEREMONIES FOR FIRST CLASS AT MARION BOLDEN STUDENT CENTER
October 6, 2016
Newark Street Academy and Mayor Baraka hold Graduation Ceremonies for First Class at Marion Bolden Student Center of Street Academy for Out-of-School Disengaged Youth
October 25, 2016
MAYOR RAS J. BARAKA ANNOUNCES THAT CITY WILL HIRE 60 ADDITIONAL SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS
October 25, 2016
MAYOR BARAKA AND PORTUGUESE PRESIDENT MARCELO REBELO DE SOUSA UNVEIL PARTNERSHIP TO CREATE MURALS ACROSS NEWARK’S FIVE WARDS
October 25, 2016
MAYOR RAS J. BARAKA, TO DEDICATE CORNER OF DEY STREET AND CENTRAL AVENUE
October 25, 2016
PRESS RELEASE: NEWARK OFFERING DRUM & DRILL PROGRAM FOR YOUTH -- REGISTRATION WILL TAKE PLACE TODAY, SEPTEMBER 16, AT BOYLAN RECREATION CENTER, 916 SOUTH ORANGE AVENUE
October 25, 2016
MAYOR RAS J. BARAKA, GRASSROOTS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, AND BLACK THOUGHT OF THE ROOTS
October 25, 2016
FIRST ANNUAL NEWARK INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL KICKS OFF THIS WEEKEND
October 25, 2016
MAYOR RAS J. BARAKA AND PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR ANTHONY F. AMBROSE WILL PARTICIPATE IN “A CRITICAL CONVERSATION ABOUT RACE AND POLICING” ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, AT 7 P.M., AT NEW JERSEY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
October 25, 2016
MAYOR RAS J. BARAKA AND CITY OF NEWARK TO PROMOTE 12 FIREFIGHTER
October 25, 2016
CITY OF NEWARK REMINDS RESIDENTS THAT CITY HALL WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2016, IN OBSERVANCE OF LABOR DAY
October 25, 2016
MAYOR RAS J. BARAKA ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF STREET ACADEMY FOR OUT-OF-SCHOOL DISENGAGED YOUTH
October 25, 2016
MAYOR RAS J. BARAKA TO HONOR 17-YEAR-OLD NEWARK AUTHOR KHALI RAYMOND ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, WITH BOOK-SIGNING FROM 11 A.M. TO 4 P.M., IN CITY HALL LOWER LEVEL ROTUNDA, 920 BROAD STREET
August 24, 2016
Mayor Baraka Reminds Residents: City of Newark will Kick Off Annual “School Bus Express” Immunization Program
October 25, 2016
CITY OF NEWARK AND NEWARK BETH ISRAEL MEDICAL CENTER TO HOST “PLAYING IT SAFE” DISCUSSION ON YOUTH SPORTS
October 25, 2016
MAYOR BARAKA AND NEWARK EDUCATION SUCCESS BOARD (NESB) ANNOUNCE “PATHWAY TO LOCAL CONTROL” RECOMMENDATIONS AND TIMELINE FOR RETURN OF LOCAL SCHOOL CONTROL
October 25, 2016
MAYOR BARAKA REMINDS RESIDENTS: CITY OF NEWARK WILL KICK OFF ANNUAL “SCHOOL BUS EXPRESS” IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM ON MONDAY, AUGUST 22, AT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND COMMUNITY WELLNESS
October 25, 2016
CITY OF NEWARK OFFERING TAX AMNESTY PROGRAM NOW THROUGH SEPTEMBER 12, 2016
October 25, 2016
CITY OF NEWARK CANCELLING “SLIDE THE CITY” EVENT SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, AUGUST 20, ON WARREN STREET; EVENT WILL BE RESCHEDULED
August 15, 2016
Watch Newark Native Shakur Stevenson go for the Gold in the RIO Olympics
October 25, 2016
CITY OF NEWARK TO LAUNCH “FAMILY FEST – POSITIVE MUSIC MATTERS” CONCERT PROGRAM ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 11, AT 6 P.M., AT CORNER OF CHADWICK AND HAWTHORNE AVENUES
October 25, 2016
Mayor Ras J.Baraka and City of Newark Swear in Police Chief Darnell Henry
October 25, 2016
CITY OF NEWARK TO HOST” SENIOR OLYMPIC FUN DAY” ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 27, FROM 9 A.M. TO 1:30 P.M., AT MALCOLM X SHABAZZ HIGH SCHOOL STADIUM, 90 JOHNSON AVENUE
August 16, 2016
Mayor Baraka & Public Safety Director Ambrose unveil a 45-day plan to fight crime
September 27, 2016
LEGAL NOTICE CITY OF NEWARK CENTRAL PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED REDEVELOPMENT AREA
August 16, 2016
Mayor Baraka responds to hate mail sent to City Employees
August 16, 2016
Mayor Ras J. Baraka's Vlog: School Talk
August 16, 2016
Mayor Ras J. Baraka's Vlog: President Obama Visits Newark
August 16, 2016
Mayor Ras J. Baraka's response to Comments about viral charter school image
November 29, 2015
City of Newark to Host Its 33rd Annual National Night Out Against Crime Tuesday. August 2,2016 @ Newark Stadium
August 15, 2016
Possible Water Pressure and Water Quality Changes
November 4, 2016
City of Newark Reminds Residents: All Non- Uniformed City Services will be Closed on Tuesday, November 8, for Election Day Holiday
November 29, 2015
City of Newark Unveils Las Heroinas Mural on Broadway and Herbert Place
August 12, 2016
Newark Thrives! Youth Program Locator
April 6, 2017
City of Newark to Host "Conversation and Concert with Guy Davis"
November 29, 2015
DPW & TRCC Closed (november 26 & 27) Thanksgiving Holiday
October 28, 2016
Agreement Provides more Jobs for Newark Residents
August 15, 2016
City of Newark Cancelling “Slide the City” Event Scheduled for Saturday, August 20, Warren St, Event will be Rescheduled
November 29, 2015
Homestead tax rebate filing deadline extended to december 31st.
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