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Audible continues to raise ‘Pillars’ in Newark
The company debuted the 15,000-square-foot retail and community hub in the city's Arts & Education District, boosting local business growth.
University Hospital Newark begins major expansion July 1
In partnership with Rutgers University, the multiyear, multiphase redevelopment plan kicks off with construction of the new administrative and clinical facility building.
NJ Democratic debate heats up ahead of June primary
The top candidates in the race sparred over taxes, transit and Trump at a May 12 forum in Newark — with just weeks to go before the state’s gubernatorial primary.
Newark Mayor Baraka arrested outside ICE detention center (updated)
The 2025 gubernatorial candidate was arrested Delaney Hall during a protest. The situation is developing.
Rutgers poll shows GOP, Dem divide in NJ governor race
A new Rutgers-Eagleton poll reveals Jack Ciattarelli leads the Republican primary, while no clear frontrunner has emerged on the Democratic side.
NJBIZ Conversations: Mayor Ras Baraka
We caught up with the Brick City leader at the Newark Summit for Real Estate, Economic Development & Placemaking to discuss what the conference means for the city, his relationship with the business community and more.
Newark Mayor Baraka enters 2025 gubernatorial race
During a Feb. 19 Black History Month event in Trenton honoring The Divine 9, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka officially announced his candidacy for the race to succeed Gov. Phil Murphy.
At Newark real estate summit, Baraka puts people first
“We have to have corridors where people are walking up and down the street," Mayor Ras Baraka said at the inaugural The Newark Summit, putting emphasis on bringing residents to the Brick City, "we just can’t rely on the 9-to-5 crowd."
Baraka vows to fight corporate purchases of Newark homes
“In cities and even suburbs across America, institutional investors are eroding the American dream of homeownership as they convert owner-occupied homes into corporately owned rental units,” the mayor said during a City Hall news conference.
