NEWARK, NJ — Mayor Ras J. Baraka announced Aug. 30 the 14 recipient organizations that will receive funding from the Nourishing Newark Community Grants Program. The city of Newark is investing $2 million to support community-based organizations to combat hunger and food insecurity resulting from and worsened by the adverse economic impacts related to COVID-19. […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Just as utility companies and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection have been encouraging state residents to conserve water as New Jersey faces drought conditions due to extreme heat, a water main break in Belleville spelled trouble for several Essex County towns. Due to an Aug. 9 water main break […]
NEWARK, NJ — The Fire Division has begun inspecting fire hydrants throughout the city of Newark. Fire Division personnel are conducting hydrant inspections as required by law to ensure that each operates properly in the event of a fire emergency. The hydrants are being individually opened to ensure proper working order. They are also being […]