Newark expands homeless outreach, launches texting hotline
The new Texting hotline, created in partnership with the NJ 21 nonprofit referral center, allows anyone to text the words ...
Newark launches search for city’s first Poet Laureate to promote literary arts
The City of Newark is accepting applications for its inaugural Poet Laureate position, Mayor Ras J. Baraka announced. The ...
Newark is expanding its successful homelessness program. Here's how N.J.'s largest city got a handle on the problem.
It's part of an effort that started with new housing and is now trying to solve the root of the problem. Baraka said Newark ...
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Newark launches new initiatives to combat homelessness
The latest initiatives build on Mayor Ras Baraka's "The Path Home" initiative, a data-driven, comprehensive plan developed ...
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Baraka taps Kim/Gopal alum as political director for governor’s race
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 significantly expands homeless outreach services
The City of Newark officially launched a major expansion of street outreach efforts for homeless residents on Wednesday. It ...