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Also on today's calendar: Franciscan Charities 5K Run & Walk Fundraiser and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the tractor say to the plow? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Wards of Newark: Manuel Acevedo Public Conversation (rutgers.edu) — Newark is hosting a citywide "Wards of Newark" photo exhibition, with large black‑and‑white images from the 1980s installed across all five wards at sites like Branch Brook Park, Riverfront Park, and South Orange Avenue. A public conversation at Rutgers University–Newark will explore how this work, and other public art, preserves Newark's Black and Latinx histories and challenges dominant stories about the city.
2. Inside NJ.com's Mosaic: Examining power, responsibility and community (nj.com subscription) — Newark residents get a close look at how Mayor Ras Baraka's public‑health approach to violence is playing out through curfews, youth jobs, Safe Summer events, and Brick City Memorial Park's tributes to victims. The newsletter also weighs scrutiny of Newark's Brick City Peace Collective and other Black leaders, urging fair, evidence‑based accountability rather than racial or gendered attacks.
3. NJ High School Senior Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist (news-usa.today) — A Newark high school senior has been named a National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist, placing them among a select group of top students nationwide and opening doors to substantial college scholarship opportunities. Their achievement reflects strongly on Newark's schools and educators, showcasing rigorous academics and student dedication as the community watches for the next round of finalist and scholarship announcements.
4. New Jersey Community Capital partners with state to expand housing stability in Newark (roi-nj.com) — Newark residents could see more affordable homes and community services as New Jersey Community Capital secures over $1.1 million in renewed state funding, building on earlier investments. The group has already financed local affordable housing, a charter school, and a community health center, continuing decades of targeted investment aimed at stabilizing neighborhoods and expanding homeownership in Newark.
5. Life in Newark (RBS Global Reach) (rutgers.edu) — If you're living in Newark or planning to move here, this guide pulls together essentials like transit options from Penn and Broad Street stations, rideshares, and regional trains, plus tips on food shopping and local arts. It's a handy starting point for navigating daily life, commuting, and exploring cultural spots in and around Newark.
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