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October 9, 2025

CITY OF NEWARK REMINDS RESIDENTS THAT CITY HALL WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 13, IN OBSERVANCE OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES’ DAY

Trash and recycling pick-ups in Zone A will take place as regularly scheduled

October 6, 2025

NEWARK TO HOST HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATION ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, AT 11 A.M., AT NEWARK SYMPHONY HALL, 1020 MAYOR KENNETH A. GIBSON BOULEVARD

Newark will honor Hispanic contributions to city’s history and vibrant growth

September 26, 2025

NEWARK OVPTR SHARES ACHIEVEMENTS AND AGENDA AT FIRST-EVER CONGRESSIONAL COMMUNITY SAFETY CAUCUS

New caucus is designed to uplift holistic investments into people and cities to break cycles of violence.

September 23, 2025

MAYOR BARAKA ANNOUNCES 2025 CREATIVE CATALYST FUND AWARDEES

156 applicants will receive grants between $1,000 and $20,000

September 20, 2025

MAYOR BARAKA’S LITERACY TOWN HALL COMES TO EAST WARD SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, AT OLIVER STREET SCHOOL, AT 11 A.M.

Newark Literacy Coalition designed to improve literacy across city.

September 17, 2025

MAYOR BARAKA AND AUDIBLE TO OPEN ‘THE PILLARS’ RETAIL HUB AT 33 WASHINGTON STREET ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, AT 11 A.M.

15,000 square-foot ground floor of renovated building offers central court

November 1, 2021

MAYOR BARAKA ANNOUNCES TAX AMNESTY AND REDUCTION PROGRAM TO HELP RESIDENTS BOUNCE BACK FROM FINANCIAL STRESSES OF COVID-19

Mayor Ras J. Baraka today announced a two-month, zero-interest, amnesty program...

October 29, 2021

CITY OF NEWARK REMINDS RESIDENTS: ALL NON-UNIFORMED CITY SERVICES WILL BE CLOSED ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, FOR ELECTION DAY HOLIDAY

City trash and recycling pick-ups in affected areas will not take place

October 21, 2021

NEWARK TO HOST ANNUAL 18-MILE BIKE TOUR TO BREAK CYCLE OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24, AT 11 A.M. AT MULBERRY COMMONS

Tour will offer two length options for varying skill levels...

October 7, 2021

CITY OF NEWARK REMINDS RESIDENTS THAT CITY HALL WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2021, IN OBSERVANCE OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY

Trash and recycling pick-ups in affected areas will not take place as scheduled...

September 30, 2021

CITY OF NEWARK, LINCOLN PARK COAST CULTURAL DISTRICT, AND LOVE YOUR BLOCK ANNOUNCE THAT LINCOLN PARK GALLERY WITHOUT WALLS ARTIST KWEEN MOORE’S DESIGN WILL TRANSFORM RECLAIMED ALLEY

The home of the “Lincoln Park Gallery Without Walls” sits behind the historic New Ark Cathedral Church...

September 20, 2021

MAYOR BARAKA JOINS HUD SECRETARY FUDGE TO LAUNCH HOUSE AMERICA INITIATIVE TO ADDRESS HOMELESSNESS CRISIS

House America leverages American Rescue Plan and other federal resources to immediately re-house and...

MAYOR BARAKA PRESENTS STATE OF THE CITY

Mayor Baraka delivered his eighth State of the City address March 15, 2022

November 4, 2021

MAYOR BARAKA PRESENTS SEVENTH STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS

Mayor Baraka delivered his seventh State of the City address October 26th 2021

January 6, 2021

Social Justice Public Arts Initiative- "Will You Be My Monument?"

Mayor Ras J. Baraka’s Social Justice Public Art program is underway to give local artists big exposure

February 27, 2020

Jurassic World Tour makes stop at Newark’s City Hall

A Stegosaurus named Olive stomped through the City Hall Rotunda...

February 19, 2020

From the Water Department trenches Kareem Adeem rises to the top job

When people talk about Kareem Adeem “working his way up” to become Newark’s newly appointed...

February 18, 2020

Help Wanted: Another Major Business Opens in Newark and Is Hiring

One of the largest security companies in the world has opened a new district headquarters in Newark...

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August 30, 2025

MAYOR BARAKA TO HOST ‘24 HRS. OF PEACE’ FROM 6 P.M. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, TO 6 P.M. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 AT CENTRAL AVENUE AND SOUTH 10TH STREET IN THE WEST WARD

August 29, 2025

CITY OF NEWARK REMINDS RESIDENTS THAT CITY HALL WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, IN OBSERVANCE OF LABOR DAY

NEWARK URGES RESIDENTS TO TAKE PRECAUTIONS DURING AIR QUALITY ALERT ISSUED DUE TO CANADA WILDFIRES

NEWARK TO HOST ANNUAL LATIN FESTIVAL ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 17, FROM NOON TO 10 P.M., ON BLOOMFIELD AVENUE FROM LAKE STREET TO CLIFTON AVENUE

CITY OF NEWARK TO HOST READING UNDER THE STARS AT IVY HILL PARK, ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6, FROM 5 P.M. TO 8 P.M.

NEWARK ACTIVATES CODE RED FOR MONDAY, JULY 28, THROUGH WEDNESDAY, JULY 30, AS TEMPERATURES RISE INTO THE HIGH 90’s WITH A HEAT INDEX AS HIGH OF 101°F

NEWARK ACTIVATES CODE RED FOR FRIDAY, JULY 25, AS TEMPERATURES RISE INTO THE HIGH 90’s WITH A HEAT INDEX AS HIGH OF 105°F

SAVE THE DATE: NEWARK TO HOST ANNUAL LATIN FESTIVAL ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 17, FROM NOON TO 10 P.M., ON BLOOMFIELD AVENUE, FROM LAKE STREET TO CLIFTON AVENUE

NEWARK UNVEILS NEW FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT BLUEPRINT TO BUILD RESIDENT FINANCIAL RESILIENCE

JOINT STATEMENT FROM MAYOR RAS J. BARAKA AND DEPUTY MAYOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY LAKEESHA EURE FOLLOWING RECENT YOUTH SHOOTINGS

NEWARK ACTIVATES CODE RED FOR TUESDAY, JULY 8, AS TEMPERATURES RISE INTO THE LOW 90s WITH A HEAT INDEX AS HIGH OF 100°F

MAYOR BARAKA STATEMENT ON SECOND ANNIVERSARY OF THE PASSING OF FIRE CAPTAINS ACABOU AND BROOKS

NEWARK TO CELEBRATE LGBTQIA+ PRIDE WEEK JULY 7-13

CITY OF NEWARK REMINDS RESIDENTS THAT CITY HALL WILL BE CLOSED ON FRIDAY, JULY 4, IN OBSERVANCE OF INDEPENDENCE DAY

MAYOR BARAKA STATEMENT ON STATE BUDGET PROPOSALS TO DIVERT OPIOID SETTLEMENT FUND AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND

MAYOR RAS J. BARAKA STATEMENT ON SUPREME COURT DECISION ON BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP

MAYOR BARAKA HOLDS PRESS CONFERENCE TO SPOTLIGHT SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM

NEWARK ACTIVATES CODE RED FOR SUNDAY, JUNE 22, THROUGH THURSDAY, JUNE 26, AS TEMPERATURES ARE EXPECTED TO REACH 100°F

NEWARK TO HOLD GROUNDBREAKING “SUSTAINABILITY UNCONFERENCE: ON THURSDAY, JUNE 26, FROM NOON TO 7:30 P.M. AND FRIDAY, JUNE 27, FROM 9 A.M. TO 4:30 P.M. AT RUTGERS UNIVERSITY, 15 WASHINGTON STREET

MAYOR BARAKA CUTS RIBBON TO LAUNCH NEW MOBILE DENTAL VAN

CITY OF NEWARK REMINDS RESIDENTS THAT CITY HALL WILL BE CLOSED ON THURSDAY, JUNE 19, IN OBSERVANCE OF JUNETEENTH

MAYOR BARAKA ANNOUNCES GUARANTEED INCOME PILOT RESULTS IN GREATER FINANCIAL RESILIENCE, INCREASED HOUSING AND FOOD SECURITY, BETTER MENTAL HEALTH AND MORE FAMILY TIME

MAYOR RAS J. BARAKA STATEMENT ON DEVELOPMENTS AT DELANEY HALL

MAYOR BARAKA JOINS PORT AUTHORITY AND PORT NEWARK TO ANNOUNCE COMPLETION OF ONE OF WORLD’S LARGEST SOLAR INSTALLATIONS AT PORT CONTAINER TERMINAL

MAYOR RAS J. BARAKA STATEMENT COMMEMORATING NATIONAL PRIDE MONTH

NEWARK URGES RESIDENTS TO TAKE PRECAUTIONS DURING AIR QUALITY ALERT ISSUED DUE TO CANADA WILDFIRES

MAYOR BARAKA STATEMENT ON DOJ MOTION TO TERMINATE LAKELAND/PROVIDENT BANK CONSENT ORDER

MAYOR BARAKA LAUNCHES NEWARK’S SUMMER PROGRAMMING

MAYOR BARAKA ANNOUNCES 2025 FUNDING OPPORTUNITY FOR ARTISTS AND ARTS ORGANIZATIONS

MAYOR RAS J. BARAKA STATEMENT ON DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE LAWSUIT

MAYOR BARAKA, NJIT, AND PROLOGIS TEAM UP TO BRING POOLSIDE CABANAS TO CITY’S PUBLIC POOLS

CITY OF NEWARK REMINDS RESIDENTS THAT CITY HALL WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY, MAY 26, IN OBSERVANCE OF MEMORIAL DAY

MAYOR RAS J. BARAKA STATEMENT ON DISMISSAL OF DELANEY HALL TRESPASSING CHARGE

May 16, 2025 message from the Department of Public Works:

MAYOR RAS J. BARAKA STATEMENT ON NJ TRANSIT STRIKE

MAYOR BARAKA AND HOT 97 ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP FOR SUMMER JAM WHO’S NEXT FESTIVAL 2025

MAYOR RAS J. BARAKA STATEMENT ON PROVIDED VIDEO OF HIS ENTRY AND EXIT AT DELANEY HALL LAST FRIDAY

MAYOR RAS J. BARAKA STATEMENT ON PASSING OF FORMER MAYOR SHARPE JAMES

MAYOR BARAKA ANNOUNCES CITY IN TALKS TO BRING WHOOPI GOLDBERG-LED HOLLYWOOD STUDIO TO NEWARK

MAYOR BARAKA STATEMENT ON THE ELECTION OF POPE LEO XIV

MAYOR RAS J. BARAKA STATEMENT ON TRUMP ADMINISTRATION CUTS TO COMMUNITY VIOLENCE INTERVENTION FUNDING

MAYOR BARAKA LAUNCHES REFERENCE-BASED PRICING PLAN TO ENHANCE HEALTHCARE AFFORDABILITY AND ACCESS FOR MUNICIPAL WORKERS AND FAMILIES

MAYOR BARAKA STATEMENT ON THE DEATH OF POPE FRANCIS

MAYOR RAS J. BARAKA PRESENTS 11TH STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS AT NEW JERSEY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

MAYOR BARAKA TO HOST EASTER CELEBRATION ON SUNDAY, APRIL 20, AT 2 P.M., AT TAINO’S KITCHEN, 849 MT. PROSPECT AVENUE

MAYOR BARAKA CUTS RIBBON TO OPEN CHAMBLEE SQUARE PARK AND ANNOUNCES CITY HAS WON AWARD FOR ITS DESIGN

CITY OF NEWARK REMINDS RESIDENTS THAT CITY HALL WILL BE CLOSED ON FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 2025, IN OBSERVANCE OF GOOD FRIDAY

MAYOR BARAKA JOINS NJ TRANSIT AND NEWARK ALLIANCE TO LAUNCH ‘GATEWAY TO HOPE’ PROGRAM FOR RESIDENTS WITHOUT ADDRESSES AT PENN STATION

CITY LAUNCHES ‘ROOTED IN NEWARK’ TREE CANOPY INITIATIVE ON EARTH DAY

MAYOR RAS J. BARAKA STATEMENT ON CITY FILING COMPLAINT AGAINST ICE USE OF DELANEY HALL

MAYOR BARAKA TO PRESENT 11TH STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS THURSDAY, APRIL 17, AT 7 P.M. AT NJPAC

City Of Newark, Invest Newark, and Newark Alliance Launch Fan Fest Mobile Passport Timed with Marquee College Basketball Event

CITY OF NEWARK APPOINTS MARGIE “MIA X” JOHNSON AS INAUGURAL POET LAUREATE

Mayor Ras J. Baraka’s statement on child endangerment charges against Newark mother of deceased child

JOINT STATEMENT REGARDING MARCH 7 POLICE SHOOTING FROM NEWARK PUBLIC SAFETY DEPUTY MAYOR LAKEESHA EURE, OFFICE OF VIOLENCE PREVENTION & TRAUMA RECOVERY DIRECTOR KYLEESHA WINGFIELD-HILL, AND BRICK CITY PEACE COLLECTIVE DIRECTOR JESSIAH PAUL

CITY OF NEWARK ACTIVATING ‘CODE BLUE’ FROM 8 P.M., THURSDAY, MARCH 6, TO 9 A.M., SUNDAY, MARCH 9

MAYOR BARAKA, GOVERNOR MURPHY, PRUDENTIAL, AND NJPAC UNVEIL 2025 PRUDENTIAL NORTH TO SHORE FESTIVAL LINEUP AT NEW JERSEY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

MAYOR BARAKA JOINS UNITED WAY OF GREATER NEWARK TO LAUNCH VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX (VITA) PROGRAM TO HELP RESIDENTS CLAIM TAX CREDITS

February 28, 2025

CITY OF NEWARK ACTIVATING ‘CODE BLUE’ FROM 8 P.M., SATURDAY, MARCH 1, TO 9 A.M., TUESDAY, MARCH 4

February 27, 2025

Mayor Ras J. Statement on Ice Intention to Open Detention Center at Newark’s Delaney Hall

February 26, 2025

BLOOMBERG PHILANTHROPIES AWARDS NEWARK WITH WHAT WORKS CITIES CERTIFICATION FOR EXCEPTIONAL USE OF DATA

February 20, 2025

CITY OF NEWARK EXTENDING “CODE BLUE” FROM TONIGHT, THURSDAY, FEBUARY 20, TO 9 A.M., MONDAY, FEBUARY 24

February 19, 2025

Mayor Ras J. Baraka’s Statement On Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission’s New Gas-Fueled Power Plant

February 18, 2025

MAYOR BARAKA OPENS RONALD L. RICE ARTS CENTER WEST FOR YOUTH EXPLORATION OF ARTS AND MUSIC

February 14, 2025

CITY OF NEWARK EXTENDING “CODE BLUE” FROM TONIGHT, FRIDAY, FEBUARY 14, TO 9 A.M., THURSDAY, FEBUARY 20

February 13, 2025

CITY OF NEWARK REMINDS RESIDENTS THAT CITY HALL WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, IN OBSERVANCE OF WASHINGTON’S BIRTHDAY

February 7, 2025

CITY OF NEWARK EXTENDING “CODE BLUE” FROM TONIGHT, FRIDAY, FEBUARY 7, TO 9 A.M., FRIDAY, FEBUARY 14

February 7, 2025

CITY OF NEWARK REMINDS RESIDENTS THAT CITY HALL WILL BE CLOSED ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, IN OBSERVANCE OF LINCOLN’S BIRTHDAY

February 3, 2025

CITY OF NEWARK EXTENDING “CODE BLUE” FROM TONIGHT, MONDAY, FEBUARY 3, TO 9 A.M., FRIDAY, FEBUARY 7

February 3, 2025

CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY INSTITUTE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE HOSTS VOTE16 TOWN HALL ENCOURAGING NEWARK YOUTH – AGES 16 AND UP – TO VOTE IN APRIL BOARD OF EDUCATION ELECTION

February 1, 2025

MAYOR RAS J. BARAKA’S STATEMENT ON SHOOTING OF 8-YEAR OLD BOY

January 28, 2025

NEWARK NAMED ONE OF NATION’S DIGITAL INCLUSION TRAILBLAZERS

January 27, 2025

CITY OF NEWARK EXTENDING “CODE BLUE” FROM TONIGHT, MONDAY, JANUARY 27, TO 9 A.M., MONDAY, FEBUARY 3

January 24, 2025

CITY OF NEWARK EXTENDING “CODE BLUE” FROM TONIGHT, FRIDAY, JANUARY 24, TO 9 A.M., MONDAY, JANUARY 27

January 23, 2025

MAYOR RAS J. BARAKA’S STATEMENT ON ICE RAID ON NEWARK BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENT

January 22, 2025

CITY OF NEWARK CHRISTMAS TREE COLLECTION CONTINUES THROUGH WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26 Dried-out trees are a fire hazard and should be recycled; All ornaments and lights should be removed from trees before discarding

January 17, 2025

CITY OF NEWARK EXTENDING “CODE BLUE” FROM TONIGHT, FRIDAY, JANUARY 17, TO 9 A.M., FRIDAY, JANUARY 24

January 17, 2025

CITY OF NEWARK REMINDS RESIDENTS THAT CITY HALL WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY, JANUARY 20, IN OBSERVANCE OF MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.’S BIRTHDAY

January 15, 2025

MAYOR BARAKA AND PARTNERS OFFICIALLY LAUNCH MAJOR EXPANSION OF STREET OUTREACH EFFORTS FOR UNSHELTERED RESIDENTS

January 13, 2025

CITY OF NEWARK EXTENDING “CODE BLUE” FROM TONIGHT, MONDAY, JANUARY 13, TO FRIDAY, JANUARY 17

January 7, 2025

MAYOR BARAKA APPOINTS GABRIELLE M. THOMAS, J.D. AS SENIOR POLICY ADVISOR AND COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGIST

January 7, 2025

CITY OF NEWARK LAUNCHES POET LAUREATE PROGRAM; ACCEPTS APPLICATIONS FOR INAUGURAL LAUREATE

January 6, 2025

CITY OF NEWARK EXTENDING “CODE BLUE” FOR TONIGHT, MONDAY JANUARY 6, TO MONDAY, JANUARY 13

January 3, 2025

CITY OF NEWARK REMINDS RESIDENTS: RENEW YOUR DOG LICENSES FOR 2025 IN ROOM B-17 AT CITY HALL

January 2, 2025

CITY OF NEWARK ACTIVATING ‘CODE BLUE’ FROM 8 P.M., TODAY, THURSDAY, JANUARY 2, TO 9 A.M., MONDAY, JANUARY 6

December 30, 2024

MAYOR RAS J. BARAKA’S STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF PRESIDENT JIMMY CARTER

December 27, 2024

CITY OF NEWARK REMINDS RESIDENTS THAT CITY HALL WILL BE CLOSED ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1, IN OBSERVANCE OF NEW YEAR’S DAY

December 23, 2024

CITY OF NEWARK EXTENDING “CODE BLUE” UNTIL 9 A.M., SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28

December 19, 2024

CITY OF NEWARK ACTIVATING ‘CODE BLUE’ FROM 8 P.M., TODAY, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, TO 9 A.M., TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24

December 13, 2024

CITY OF NEWARK REMINDS RESIDENTS: ALL NON-UNIFORMED CITY SERVICES INCLUDING MUNICIPAL COURT WILL BE SUSPENDED IN OBSERVANCE OF CHRISTMAS ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25

December 12, 2024

NEWARK RANKED NUMBER EIGHT AMONG TOP 20 MOST ARTS-VIBRANT LARGE COMMUNITIES IN THE UNITED STATES

December 12, 2024

CITY OF NEWARK ACTIVATING ‘CODE BLUE’ FROM 8 P.M., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, TO 9 A.M., SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15

December 11, 2024

CITY OF NEWARK AND UCC PARTNER TO HOST ‘SHOP WITH A HERO’ HOLIDAY SHOPPING SPREES FOR 250 LOCAL YOUTH

December 2, 2024

CITY OF NEWARK EXTENDING “CODE BLUE” FOR TODAY, MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, TO MONDAY, DECEMBER 9

December 1, 2024

MAYOR RAS J. BARAKA STATEMENT ON PASSING OF FORMER NEWARK COUNCIL PRESIDENT MILDRED C. CRUMP

November 27, 2024

NEWARK ARTS AND EDUCATION DISTRICT LAUNCHES ‘DOWNTOWN NEWARK FOR THE HOLIDAYS’ ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30

November 27, 2024

CITY OF NEWARK ACTIVATING “CODE BLUE” FROM 8 P.M., FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29, TO 9 A.M., MONDAY, DECEMBER 2

November 26, 2024

NEWARK’S MODEL LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM IS FEATURED IN THE DAVID J. SENCER CDC MUSEUM’S ‘HEALTH IS A HUMAN RIGHT: ACHIEVING HEALTH EQUITY’ EXHIBIT

November 26, 2024

CITY OF NEWARK REMINDS RESIDENTS: ALL NON-UNIFORMED CITY SERVICES INCLUDING MUNICIPAL COURT WILL BE SUSPENDEDIN OBSERVANCE OF THANKSGIVING DAY HOLIDAYON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28 AND FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29

November 25, 2024

MAYOR BARAKA DISTRIBUTES 2800 TURKEYS TO NEWARK RESIDENTS AT CITYPLEX 12