By: Devonne Campbell YERRRRRR! QUICK TRIVIA: Which city in the US is home to the highest rate of corporate buyers in the nation, the victim of experimental tech-billionaire-led education reform, former home of The Black Youth Organization's Chad School and incubator of national comedy and culture icons? ANSWER:
Hip Hop Against Hunger is an annual benefit concert where emcees, DJs, graffiti artists, and breakdancers come together to raise money and collect food, clothing, and supplies for food-insecure communities.
Andrea Cozier McLean, a celebrated businesswoman and influential Newarker, sits down with Newark Stories. Known for her dynamic presence at social events and her impactful community work.
Welcome to the inaugural edition of The Hood Report, your bi-weekly dose of stories, insights, and opportunities from the heart of Newark, brought to you by Five Wards Media & The Newark News & Story Collaborative. Why Youth? Why Now? Our city's pulse beats through its youth, yet
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Heartbreaking Loss: Community Mourns Young Sisters in Newark Fire Our Newark community is grieving the devastating loss of two precious young sisters, ages 6 and 8, who tragically passed away in a late-night fire at their South Ward home on Eckert Avenue. The family, who had sought a new life
On Tuesday, a major fire near the Newark-Irvington border left one person hospitalized and displaced over two dozen residents. Newark officials reported that the fire started in an abandoned home at 71 Montgomery Street in Irvington around 5 p.m. and quickly spread to four other occupied homes. One elderly
Community Resources & Upcoming Events in Newark This Weekend The Fall House Music Festival3rd Annual House Music Festival in Branch Brook Park at Prudential Grove Concert area. Don’t delay sign up today to be a vendor!EventbriteCommunity Day: Fiesta Latina - Newark Downtown DistrictJoin us as we kick off
This Week's Feature: Health and Wellness, Higher Education, and a Little Hype. 1. Education Opportunities: Discover free or low-cost programs to advance your career or complete your degree, including: * Per Scholas: Offers tuition-free IT education * GatewayU: Partners with Southern New Hampshire University for affordable degree programs * New Community