Newark is expanding its successful homelessness program. Here's how N.J.'s largest city got a handle on the problem.
NEWARK, N.J. -- Newark Mayor Ras Baraka said Wednesday a program that has cut homelessness by half will be expanded. It's ...
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 ...
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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 ...
‘I slept with my coat on’: Newark tenants endure frigid apartments
Residents say their aging building's management company abruptly quit, leaving them in the dark as well as the cold ...
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 is part of Mayor Ras Baraka’s ...
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Poet wanted: Newark now accepting applications for its first-ever poet laureate
There’s a new role in town. The City of Newark has launched its inaugural Poet Laureate program, Mayor Ras Baraka announced ...
Newark Starts Search For Its First-Ever Poet Laureate
The City of Newark has just announced that it is accepting applications for its inaugural Poet Laureate for a 2-year term ...
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Governor hopefuls take ‘easy political aim’ at House Dems not voting on immigration bill
Two mayors seeking the Democratic nomination for governor this year — Newark Mayor Ras Baraka and Jersey City Mayor Steve ...
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Newark significantly expands homeless outreach services
It is part of Mayor Ras Baraka’s “The Path Home” initiative, in collaboration with several partners including local nonprofits and health care institutions. The expansion includes a new ...