Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka delivers his annual state-of-the-city address in Newark, NJ, on Tuesday, March 12, 2024.Get Photo Javiah Johnson sings before Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka delivers his ...

The new Texting hotline, created in partnership with the NJ 21 nonprofit referral center, allows anyone to text the words ...

Newark Mayor Ras J ... Baraka praised Miranda for his service to the police force, though he said little about Fragé's leadership or why he resigned. “The City of Newark is pleased to welcome ...

The latest initiatives build on Mayor Ras Baraka's "The Path Home" initiative, a data-driven, comprehensive plan developed ...

NEWARK, N.J.-- Newark Mayor Ras Baraka said Wednesday a program that has cut homelessness by half will be expanded. It's part of an effort that started with new housing and is now trying to solve ...

Mayor Ras Baraka wants the city to establish a database of hate groups and declare any activity by them illegal. (JTA) — The mayor of Newark plans to ask the city council to approve an ordinance ...

Mayor Ras Baraka was on hand for the second annual Newark Summit for Real Estate, Economic Development & Placemaking. The Brick City leader was back in 2024, taking to the the stage to discuss ...

NEWARK, N.J. (PIX11) — The City of Newark officially launched a major expansion of street outreach efforts for homeless residents on Wednesday. It is part of Mayor Ras Baraka’s “The Path ...

A member of Andy Kim’s U.S. Senate campaign staff will be the statewide political director of Ras Baraka’s bid for the Democratic nomination for governor.

Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka is Blues People. Amiri Baraka’s son. Kellie Jones is too. The Hans Hofmann Professor of Modern Art at Columbia University is Amiri Baraka’s first child. Talk about a ...