Newark rolls out free summer programming ahead of May 29 pool opening
Newark is launching free summer programming in all five wards, with pools set to open May 29 and Memorial Day trash changes for Zone A residents.
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Newark council approves 20-year tax break for West Ward project on Stuyvesant
Newark approved a 20-year PILOT for a four-story mixed-use project at 247-249 Stuyvesant Avenue, a West Ward tax deal with local impact.
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Newark votes today for mayor and council in election that will shape city policy
Newark voters head to the polls today for mayor, council seats and ward races that could affect city budgets, housing, transit and services.
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Succasunna gas watch: Route 10 station lists regular at $4.359, diesel $5.359
Succasunna NJ Gas & Diesel Watch – A Route 10 7-Eleven lists regular at $4.359 and diesel at $5.359, both below AAA’s latest New Jersey and U.S. averages.
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Ridgefield gas and diesel watch: Turnpike diesel nears $6 as regular gas stays elevated
Ridgefield NJ Gas & Diesel Watch: Turnpike regular gas is $4.639 and diesel is $5.999, while AAA’s Bergen-Passaic average shows gas climbing and diesel easing.
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Newark’s 430 Market Street apartment project hit with state stop-work orders
State labor officials stopped work at a downtown Newark apartment project after citing wage theft and labor-law violations tied to two contractors.
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Jersey City’s next Journal Square housing fight is back on the Planning Board
Jersey City NJ – A Journal Square 2060 amendment is back before planners, with affordable housing, bonus floor area, and PATH-area redevelopment still in play.
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Jersey City opens public comment on its 2026 federal housing and services spending plan
Jersey City NJ – The city has opened a 30-day comment period on its 2026 HUD spending plan, giving residents and nonprofits a chance to weigh in before May 25.
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Jersey City hospital closure hearing was canceled at the last minute. What Heights residents need to know now
Jersey City NJ – The state canceled the April 15 Heights hospital hearing after a court order, but residents can still submit written comments through April 22.
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State of the City, School Repairs, and Autism Awareness Lead Newark Policy Week
Newark, NJ – April 3, 2026 – Mayor’s State of the City, aging school repairs, and autism awareness events shape week’s policy focus.
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Planning Board Advances Affordable Housing as Budget Warnings Grow in Jersey City
Jersey City, NJ – April 3, 2026 – An affordable housing project moves forward as city leaders warn of a major budget gap and debate state spending priorities.
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Newark Advances School Board Race, Neighborhood Grants, and Arts Investment
Newark, NJ – April 2, 2026 – Education elections, neighborhood grants, and arts investment headline a busy week in city government.
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Mayor Warns of $250M Deficit as Transit Shifts and Budget Pressure Build
Jersey City, NJ – April 2, 2026 – A looming $250M deficit, transit upgrades, and major capital plans are reshaping the city’s budget outlook.
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Newark School Board Race, Business Expansion and Neighborhood Grants Lead Local Agenda
Newark, NJ – April 1, 2026 – School board elections, new business initiatives, and neighborhood grants are shaping Newark’s policy and growth outlook.
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Regional Housing, Food Security Take Center Stage In Newark State Of The City
Jersey City, NJ – April 1, 2026 – Regional housing policy and food access efforts drew focus as Newark’s mayor outlined affordability and aid plans.
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Newark Advances New School Plans as PATH Upgrades and Transit Fixes Roll Out
Newark, NJ – March 31, 2026 – Newark schools move toward a new Ironbound campus as PATH upgrades fare gates and transit disruptions ripple through Penn Station.
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Transit Upgrades and Service Changes Lead NYC Infrastructure Push
New York, NY – March 31, 2026 – Transit upgrades roll out across NYC as PATH approves new fare gates, MTA pushes signal work, and riders face service shifts.
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Transit Pressure, Arts Project Scrapped, and Aquatics Updates Lead Jersey City News
Jersey City, NJ – March 31, 2026 – Transit strain, a major cultural project’s cancellation, and city aquatics updates shape local policy and planning talks.
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Fatal Crash Under Investigation, Rail Upgrades and Traffic Changes Impact Newark Area
Newark, NJ – March 30, 2026 – A fatal crash, major rail upgrades, and new lane closures are shaping transportation and safety across the city.
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Transit Changes, Arts Project Scrapped, and Spring Programs Lead Jersey City Agenda
Jersey City, NJ – March 30, 2026 – City advances transit plans, scraps Pompidou project, and opens spring aquatics registration amid budget talks.
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Bridge Launch, 911 Reforms, and Road Work Lead Jersey City Updates
Jersey City, NJ – March 29, 2026 – A major rail bridge opens, 911 reforms move ahead, and new road testing signals more regional transit shifts.
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Development Momentum, Transit Strains Shape Newark’s Week
Newark, NJ – March 29, 2026 – Development approvals, transit strain, and major projects are driving debate over housing, growth, and infrastructure.