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Newark News Today | 2 Min | The Local Wire

Newark News Today | 2 Min | The Local Wire

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Daily 2-minute local news for Newark, New Jersey (United States): key incidents, city decisions, events, weather, and trending stories. Fresh every day.

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  • Newark News Today — May 18, 2026

    Newark News Today — May 18, 2026
    May 18 2026
    Newark residents should prepare for a heatwave with potential record temperatures of 94°F as the city sets up cooling centers. The city also launches a new food insecurity pilot program and faces a debate over the demolition of two historic sites in Central Jersey.
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  • Newark News Today — May 17, 2026

    Newark News Today — May 17, 2026
    May 17 2026
    Newark's public safety gets a tech upgrade with the launch of the Citizen app, offering real-time crime alerts and emergency updates. A new 333-unit rental tower on the waterfront and efforts to restore the Newark Boys Chorus School are also shaping the city's future.
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  • 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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