Episodes

  • Newark News Today — May 16, 2026

    Newark News Today — May 16, 2026
    May 16 2026
    Newark officials launched the Citizen app to enhance public safety with real-time alerts, while also moving forward with converting office parks into affordable housing. A local resident won a $6 million lottery prize, funding a new playground in June, and Newark East Side High School celebrated a lively Prom 2026.
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    2 mins
  • Newark News Today — May 15, 2026

    Newark News Today — May 15, 2026
    May 15 2026
    Newark officials are investigating a green laser incident targeting a United Airlines flight near Newark Liberty International Airport, as similar reports raise concerns about aviation safety. Councilman Jahi Baraka won the South Ward race, setting up a council runoff, while the city opens the Ironbound Resilience Hub to boost climate preparedness.
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    2 mins
  • Newark News Today — May 14, 2026

    Newark News Today — May 14, 2026
    May 14 2026
    Newark's Local Wire podcast faced technical issues preventing the full episode from being generated, prompting listeners to check back tomorrow for the complete local news roundup. The episode was intended to cover key updates on city infrastructure, public safety, and community events in Newark.
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  • Newark News Today — May 13, 2026

    Newark News Today — May 13, 2026
    May 13 2026
    Newark's political scene saw Mayor Ras Baraka secure re-election and key council races conclude with candidates like Nia Silva and Joseph Ramos pushing for contract reforms. A Mother’s Day giveaway provided essentials to mothers in Newark, Jersey City, and Elizabeth, while a Republican state lawmaker introduced legislation to regulate no-bid school contracts.
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    2 mins
  • Newark News Today — May 12, 2026

    Newark News Today — May 12, 2026
    May 12 2026
    Newark's mayoral race intensifies as Councilman Brandon Johnson and former prosecutor Maria Lopez battle over education and public safety, with over 200,000 voters set to choose the city's next leader. A wanted Newark homicide suspect was captured in Longview, Texas, marking a key breakthrough in a 2025 shooting case, while United Airlines resumes nonstop flights between Newark and Glasgow, Scotland.
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    2 mins
  • Newark News Today — May 11, 2026

    Newark News Today — May 11, 2026
    May 11 2026
    Newark authorities arrested a fugitive linked to a 2024 murder in New Jersey as part of an FBI operation in East Texas, bringing closure to a cold case. The city also launched the Citizen app to enhance public safety through real-time alerts and community engagement.
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    2 mins
  • Newark News Today — May 10, 2026

    Newark News Today — May 10, 2026
    May 10 2026
    Newark's Local Wire update covers a United Airlines plane crash on the NJ Turnpike under NTSB investigation, a contentious infrastructure bidding war involving public funds and a fire at a city-owned site, and concerns over the city's election system and voter equity. The episode also includes Mother’s Day weather forecasts for the region.
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    2 mins
  • Newark News Today — May 09, 2026

    Newark News Today — May 09, 2026
    May 9 2026
    Newark's weekend weather forecast warns of rain and slick roads as a storm system moves through, while a plane crash and hit-and-run in Essex County leave investigators searching for answers. City hall sees union endorsement activity in Newark Council races and new board of education members, alongside a heated debate over extending New Jersey’s PILOT tax breaks to public schools.
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    2 mins