🌱 Patch AM: Around Newark: Mail Votes + Fossil Fuel + Flock + Data Centers

Coming up on the Newark Patch calendar: Shreya Ghoshal

Around Newark: Mail Votes + Fossil Fuel + Flock + Data Centers

Check out some of our top stories this week in Newark and Essex County.

🌱 Patch AM: Where to celebrate Newark’s house music legacy every Saturday this September

Happening soon: Unity Rd. Maywood Grand Opening 🎉 on the Newark Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: More Newark Charter Students Are Speaking 2 Languages–And Succeeding In The Classroom, Data Shows

Also check out Unity Rd. Maywood Grand Opening 🎉 on the Newark Patch calendar

More Newark Charter Students Are Speaking 2 Languages–And Succeeding In The Classroom, Data Shows

The number of “multilingual learners” has been rapidly growing in Newark’s charter schools.

Newark Symphony Hall Will Host ‘Africa On Stage,’ Headlined By ‘FELA! The Concert’

The monthlong celebration of African culture will take place throughout October.

Tug Of War Over ‘NJ Polluters Pay Act’ Continues In Essex County

Fossil fuel companies could be forced to fork over nearly $50 billion to help pay for the costs of climate change.

Deon Cole Gets Candid About ‘Average Joe’ Season 2, Rejection, Faith and Breaking the Comedy Box

Deon Cole gets candid following an exclusive “Average Joe” Season 2 screening.

Hundreds Of Newark Residents Find Friendship, Unity At Annual Block Party

The Newark Community Street Team welcomed more than 200 people to Nat Turner Park for one of its “Heal the Block” events.

🌱 Patch AM: NJ Congresswoman Battles Federal Assault Charges As She Fights For Re-Election [VIDEO]

Coming up on the Newark Patch calendar: Shreya Ghoshal

NJ Congresswoman Battles Federal Assault Charges As She Fights For Re-Election [VIDEO]

LaMonica McIver is facing 17 years in prison if convicted. She is nearing the end of her second pregnancy.

Newark Kids Count 2026 Reveals Gains In Graduation And School Attendance, While Healthcare Gaps Persist

The report highlights progress in academic engagement and family economics, while underscoring significant gaps in health care access.

🌱 Patch AM: United Launching New Flights From NJ To France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Europe

And check out Open House- Kindergarten - Gr. 4 at Link Community Charter School on the Newark Patch calendar

Dominican Corner Brings Culture, Business & Community to Elizabeth

Dominican Culture, Entrepreneurship and Community Take Center Stage in Elizabeth

United Launching New Flights From NJ To France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Europe

United Airlines plans to launch the largest international network expansion in its history, including several new routes out of New Jersey.

2 NJ Women Crushed To Death Under Overturned Tractor Trailer, Police Say

The driver of the Mack truck sustained minor injuries, authorities said.

Newark Alliance Names Technology and Government Leader Solomon Steplight as New Chief Executive Officer

Steplight will become Chief Executive Officer of Newark Alliance effective September 8, 2026.

‘24 Hours Of Peace’ Will Return In Newark With Free Concerts: See 2026 Lineup

The popular annual event leverages the power of hip hop to push back against community violence.

🌱 Patch AM: First Day Of School Nears In Newark: See Dates For Last Day, Spring And Winter Break

Also, don’t miss Open House- Kindergarten - Gr. 4 at Link Community Charter School on the Newark Patch calendar

First Day Of School Nears In Newark: See Dates For Last Day, Spring And Winter Break

Newark students are getting ready to return to the classroom soon. Here are a few other important dates to keep in mind.

🌱 Patch AM: Why did ICE detain this alleged CIA informant in Newark?

Coming up: Open House - Middle School (Gr. 5-8) at Link Community Charter School on the Newark Patch calendar

Around Newark: Data Centers + Voter Purge + Water Lawsuit + ICE

Check out some of our top stories this week in Newark and Essex County.

Rev. Bolívar Flores Helps Open Another Door to Mental Health Care in New Jersey

Expanding Access, Restoring Dignity, and Bringing Hope to New Jersey’s Most Vulnerable Communities

Good News In Essex County: Jazz + Lottery Win + Biggest Veggie Contest

New Jersey is filled with humor, inspiration and kindness. Here are seven stories to make you smile from Essex County.

NJ Water Utility Is Exposing People To Diarrhea Risk, Lawsuit Claims

Federal and state officials are suing the Passaic Valley Water Commission, which serves nearly 800,000 customers in North Jersey.

Newark Founder Builds Kira Labs AI Project After Years of Housing Instability

Newark resident Robert McMurrer is building an artificial intelligence project from his home with an ambitious goal: creating AI companions

Newark Tenants Left Wading Through Sewage After Severe Backup At Apartment Building

City administrators say they may add the building’s owner to a “Bad Landlord” list after 30 code violations in the past nine months.

These Essex County Police Departments Will Run DUI Checkpoints Ahead Of Labor Day

Why do police announce sobriety checkpoints ahead of time? What are the rules? What should drivers expect? Here’s what the experts say.

Decorated Newark Teacher Inspires Her City: Immigration, Poetry And The Beatles

“We need empathy and kindness now more than ever.”

History-Changing Slave Rebellion Still Sparks Fire In Newark: Remembering Nat Turner

A commemoration of the Nat Turner Slave Rebellion will take place in Nat Turner Park – the only park in the nation that bears his name.

Newark Caribbean Festival Brings Islands Together for a Celebration of Culture and Community

Celebrating Caribbean culture, community and unity in the heart of Newark.

Rutgers Professor to be Inducted as a Fellow of the National League for Nursing Academy of Nursing Education

Christine Repsha was selected for her contributions to simulation-based education, faculty development, and collaborative learning

Video Shows Man Hurl Flowerpot Into Victim’s Face In Newark

Police continue to seek help identifying the suspect in the video, who is wanted for aggravated assault.

Newark Supermarket Sells $100K Lottery Ticket: See Other Big Winners In NJ

Here’s where the winning ticket was sold.

Highly Hyped Movie Studio In Newark Gets $100M For Clean Energy Projects

Lionsgate Studios Newark is New Jersey’s first-ever "Studio Partner." Here's what that means – and what the latest funding will pay for.

Crash Killed Teenage Newark Pedestrian, NJ Prosecutors Release Crucial Details

The fatal crash has sparked a drive for more information from the public.

Around Newark: Back To School + ICE + Governors + ‘Best Place To Live’

Check out some of our top stories this week in Newark and Essex County.

Newark Caribbean Festival Returns To City On Saturday: 2026 Summer Events

Visitors can expect a vibrant celebration of Caribbean music, food, culture and community.

Newark’s Drop In Homicides Is Leading The Nation, New Data Shows

Homicides also decreased in other major U.S. cities, including Raleigh, Baltimore, Arlington, Boston, Miami and Washington D.C.

5 NJ Governors Agree: Helping Prisoners Heal From Trauma Can Pay Big Dividends [VIDEOS]

These well-known Republicans and Democrats found some common ground – and it involves "compassion and understanding" for prison inmates.