City of Newark, NJ - City Hall

09/14/2026

“If we call housing affordable in Newark, Newarkers should be able to afford it.”

Mayor Ras J. Baraka breaks down his proposed legislation to redefine affordability based on what Newark residents actually earn.

‘Keeping Newark Affordable’.

09/14/2026

Mayor Baraka has introduced legislation (Keeping Newark Affordable) to make Affordable Housing in Newark truly affordable. The problem has been that the Federal Government and the State of New Jersey are using an eligibility standard that excludes many Newarkers.

The Feds and State base eligibility on the median income of the region: $138,400 which includes many wealthy suburbs. This is double the median income of Newark residents. Using regional income to determine eligibility for housing is highly unfair.

By using Newark's true median income of $58,490 to determine eligibility for affordable housing, thousands of additional Newark residents will become eligible.

That’s a big difference!

09/14/2026

Get convenient access to select MVC services right in the community on Wednesday, September 16, from 10 AM–2 PM at Greater Abyssinian Baptist Church, 88 Lyons Ave.

Services include REAL ID/Non-Driver ID, registration renewal, duplicate or replacement titles, license plate surrender, and select placards.

📌 Some services require an appointment. Scan the QR code on the flyer to schedule. Please bring 6 Points of ID.

09/13/2026

Join Allettante Italian Restaurant for an unforgettable Soulful Gospel Brunch filled with great food, uplifting gospel music, fellowship, and good vibes! 🙌🏾🎶

🎤 Host: Liz Black
💙 Co-Host: Reverend Louise Scott-Rountree, Council Member-At-Large

Today from 3PM–6PM
📍 212 Market Street, Newark, NJ 07102

09/13/2026

09/12/2026

‘Ask the Mayor’ took place at our recently opened Community Grocery Store in the West Ward at 503 Central Ave!

Watch to the end for a complete transformation. 🪏🌳

09/11/2026

Mayor Ras J. Baraka Statement on 25th Anniversary of 9/11

09/10/2026

Today, five community grocery stores opened their doors across our city. 🥦🥕🍅

This is what it looks like when City government and trusted community organizations come together around one goal:
fresh affordable food within reach of every Newark resident.

This network is powered by the organizations already doing the work in our neighborhoods:
La Casa de Don Pedro, Clinton Hill Community Action, Mantena, and St. James.

Together, we are creating permanent places where Newark families can access groceries, fresh produce, and everyday essentials at affordable prices. Right in the communities where they live.

We’re open! Go visit! Go shop! Support your community grocery store!

North Ward — 39 Broadway
South Ward — 393 Hawthorne Avenue
West Ward — 503 Central Avenue
East Ward — 296 Ferry Street
Central Ward — 312 New Street

09/10/2026

9/10/2026 Community Grocery Store Ribbon Cutting

09/10/2026

✨ GET READY FOR A SOULFUL SUNDAY! ✨

Join Allettante Italian Restaurant for an unforgettable Soulful Gospel Brunch filled with great food, uplifting gospel music, fellowship, and good vibes! 🙌🏾🎶

🎤 Host: Liz Black
💙 Co-Host: Reverend Louise Scott-Rountree, Council Member-At-Large

📅 Sunday, September 13, 2026
⏰ 3PM–6PM
📍 212 Market Street, Newark, NJ 07102

🍽️ Seating is limited! Don’t miss this special afternoon of food, fellowship, and soulful gospel!

📞 Reserve your seats: 973-900-4444
🌐 www.allettanterestaurant.com

Come hungry. Come ready to worship. Come expecting a blessing! 🙏🏾✨