As much as things change, so much remains the same. Today Mayor Ras J. Baraka was principal for a day at Park Elementary School, spending the morning with the students where they asked questions about his role as mayor, his journey in public service, and other topics.

Citywide Community Clean-Up Happening Today! ♻️
Utilize this opportunity to do some spring cleaning, help beautify the city, and work with your neighbors to show everyone that we #LoveNewark

CITY OF NEWARK REMINDS RESIDENTS THAT CITY HALL WILL BE CLOSED
ON MONDAY, MAY 27, IN OBSERVANCE OF MEMORIAL DAY.

Newark municipal services will be suspended on Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day. Police, Fire, and other uniformed emergency services will be unaffected.

Text 'PATH HOME' to (855-11) if you see an unhoused person in Newark who needs non-emergency assistance. Your text message will be sent to outreach providers who will locate the person in need and offer services.

#PathHome #Newark #EndHomelessness

Join us for a conversation on strategies for achieving and maintaining good mental health, and discover resources to support good mental health. Come out to hear from licensed professionals and experts in the field!

Join us for an insightful and transformative event exploring the intersection of Hip Hop and mental health. This forum aims to foster understanding, inspire discussions, and promote healing through the powerful medium of Hip Hop.

Wednesday, May 29, 2024
3 P.M. - 7 P.M.

“In Newark, a Progressivism That Works” by Compact Magazine

Read now
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“Residents get rid of junk during citywide ‘Love Newark, Keep It Clean’ campaign'

Story by @news12nj
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Citywide Community Clean-Up! ♻️
Utilize this opportunity to do some spring cleaning, help beautify the city, and work with your neighbors to show everyone that we #LoveNewark

Clean-up continues this Saturday, May 25th.

MAY 24TH at 6PM join us for the monthly MAYOR'S MENS MEETING
Work towards your personal goals while building your network of likeminded men.

DATE: MAY 24TH, 2024
TIME: 6PM
CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
246 181H AVE, NEWARK, NJ 07108

Exciting changes are on the horizon for Newark's South Ward! We celebrated the groundbreaking of Southside View, a multi-unit complex. The community will transform the parcel near Springfield Ave into homes for families and advance the ongoing revitalization of the area.

The Mayor's Office of Comprehensive Community Education invites you to a screening of Aftershock and The State of Maternal Health Panel Discussion.

Scan to register

Thursday, May 30, 2024
Reception: 6pm-7pm | Screening: 7pm
Billy Johnson Auditorium, Newark Museum, Newark, NJ

#BIGNEWS ! The MAYOR'S OFFICE OF HOMELESS SERVICES now has a TEXTING HOTLINE for the public to use to HELP any HOMELESS! Text 'PATH HOME' to (855-11) if you see an UNHOUSED PERSON in Newark who needs ASSISTANCE. Outreach providers will locate the person in need and OFFER SERVICES.

This past Saturday, we joined to repaint the “All Black Lives Matter” mural on Halsey St. This was the first of two community ground murals being repainted this season. Join us on June 1st to repaint our “Sound the Rainbow!” PRIDE mural.

Sign up at CommunityGroundMurals.eventbrite.com

Reminder!
Citywide Drive Up & Go Food Distribution
Happening today at 10:00 AM
Ferry Street and Chambers Street

For more information call 973-733-3274, or visit newarknj.gov
Para obtener más información, llame al (973) 289-7218

The Newark Interfaith Alliance presents:
Human Trafficking Presentation
Moderated by Rev. Mandy Bristol-Leverett

Come out to view this presentation at
Good Neighbor Baptist Church
100 Chancellor Avenue, Newark, NJ

2nd Annual Hoops For Butterflies 🦋🏀
Come out for some basketball fun as we recognize Lupus Awareness.

This Thursday, May 23, 2024
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
At JFK Recreation Center
224 W. Kinney Street, Newark, NJ

Mayor Ras J. Baraka and Director of Homeless Services Luis Ulerio hosted a visit by USICHgov Exec. Dir. Jeff Olivet and its Sr. Regional Adviser, Nichele Carver. The group discussed Newark's measures to create solutions to the issues of residents without addresses.

Citywide Streets 2024 Paving Project Bid Request Closes May 30

Inquiries regarding the Bid Specifications and Contract Documents shall be sent No later than, Tuesday, May 28, 2024

View bids at newarknj.gov/card/office-of…

CITY OF NEWARK REMINDS RESIDENTS THAT CITY HALL WILL BE CLOSED
ON MONDAY, MAY 27, IN OBSERVANCE OF MEMORIAL DAY.

Newark municipal services will be suspended on Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day. Police, Fire, and other uniformed emergency services will be unaffected.