What's up Newark! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
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Also on today's calendar: Wellpoint New Jersey Sponsors "Latif Rivers Day" in Elizabeth and 10 more events.
Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Controversial Fee Eliminated For Newark Apartment Renters (patch.com) — Newark renters are getting relief from hefty broker fees as a new city ordinance shifts those costs to landlords and their agents, who are also barred from recouping them through higher rent. The measure, championed by Mayor Ras Baraka, requires all tenant fees to be clearly advertised and imposes fines up to $1,250 per improper charge, aiming to ease housing costs during a tight rental market.
2. How Newark Became The Brick City (thepositivecommunity.com) — Newark's longtime nickname "Brick City" comes from its dense brick architecture, industrial roots, and the resilience of generations who built lives in its neighborhoods. This piece walks you through how local factories, row houses, churches, and downtown landmarks shaped that identity, and why the name still matters as Newark balances historic preservation with new development and reinvention.
3. Beyond the Garden Tour: Newark Growers Cultivate Food, Wellness and Community (njurbannews.com) — Newark residents are turning vacant lots and neighborhood corners into year-round gardens, farms, and wellness spaces that bring fresh food and education closer to home. From A Healing Sanctuary's farmers markets to Rabbit Hole Farm's herbal workshops and Urban Seeds Grow's newly purchased sites, local organizers are tackling land ownership, transportation, and affordability to keep community gardens rooted in Newark neighborhoods.
4. Sustainable Health and Wellness Village Festival (thelocalgirl.com) — Newark families can head to Branch Brook Park for the Sustainable Health and Wellness Village Festival, returning to the city for its 12th year. Expect live DJs, performances, kids' activities, free produce, health screenings, haircuts, and insurance resources, plus local organizations offering support for seniors, veterans, and families in a lively, house-music-filled atmosphere.
5. Newark Daily Buzz: Sep. 24, 2026 (jerseybee.org) — Newark residents have several free or low-cost events coming up, including a power of attorney legal clinic on Sept. 27, a women's meeting on Sept. 29, and a city cleanup on Oct. 1. You can also join guided Forest Hill trolley tours, regional festivals, tax-relief help sessions, hazardous waste recycling, and a Medicaid information webinar serving Newark and nearby Essex County communities.
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