Episodes

  • Newark: World Cup excitement hits Newark with crowds and chaos | June 14

    Newark: World Cup excitement hits Newark with crowds and chaos | June 14
    Jun 14 2026
    Newark officials warn of traffic chaos and parking shortages as the World Cup Fan Village in the Ironbound neighborhood strains infrastructure, while ICE operations continue to clash with residents over immigration enforcement. The city faces pressure to balance hosting global fans with addressing local safety concerns amid rising tensions.
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    1 min
  • Newark: Newark Memo Sparks 911 Response Dispute | June 13

    Newark: Newark Memo Sparks 911 Response Dispute | June 13
    Jun 13 2026
    Newark's Local Wire update covers a heated debate over a police response memo from a migrant detention facility, a makeshift soccer field at Delaney Hall during the World Cup event, and a Democratic field hearing into conditions at the facility. The episode also highlights honors for Newark first responders and a letter from women at Delaney Hall alleging retaliation against officials.
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    2 mins
  • Newark: Newark Activates Code Red for Heatwave Through Friday Night | June 12

    Newark: Newark Activates Code Red for Heatwave Through Friday Night | June 12
    Jun 12 2026
    Newark faces a Code Red heat alert with temperatures hitting 95.9°F, as schools and libraries stay open late to provide cooling centers, while the city's 66 Teachers of the Year are celebrated for their community impact. A new downtown wellness club aims to boost the local economy, and the Black Crowes cancel their concert at the Prudential Center.
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    2 mins
  • Newark: Newark Apartment Building Faces Ongoing Safety Concerns | June 11

    Newark: Newark Apartment Building Faces Ongoing Safety Concerns | June 11
    Jun 11 2026
    Newark residents face ongoing safety concerns in a troubled apartment building with unresolved structural and maintenance issues, while anti-ICE protests at a New Jersey prison led to arrests and heightened tensions. The city also received a $50,000 grant to expand bilingual teacher training in local schools.
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    1 min
  • Newark: Low voter turnout in Newark South Ward election, Council wins re-election | June 10

    Newark: Low voter turnout in Newark South Ward election, Council wins re-election | June 10
    Jun 10 2026
    Newark's South Ward election saw incumbent Patrick Council win with 7% turnout, while power outages and unsafe conditions persist in parts of the city. Residents also raised concerns after a recent inspection found poor kitchen conditions at ICE's Delaney Hall.
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    1 min
  • Newark: Newark South Ward runoff election kicks off today | June 09

    Newark: Newark South Ward runoff election kicks off today | June 09
    Jun 9 2026
    Newark's South Ward runoff election saw heated competition as candidates focused on safety and infrastructure amid neighborhood tensions. Protests at ICE's Delaney Hall detention center led to arrests, with inspections uncovering sanitation concerns.
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    1 min
  • Newark: Arrests continue at Delaney Hall protests in Newark as tensions escalate | June 08

    Newark: Arrests continue at Delaney Hall protests in Newark as tensions escalate | June 08
    Jun 8 2026
    Newark protests over the ICE detention center led to six arrests, including two teenagers, as tensions rise between law enforcement and demonstrators. Activist Mamdani continues his "Abolish ICE" campaign despite Democratic Party opposition, fueling debates on public safety and free speech.
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    1 min
  • Newark: Tensions escalate at Delaney Hall as police presence dwindles | June 07

    Newark: Tensions escalate at Delaney Hall as police presence dwindles | June 07
    Jun 7 2026
    Newark protesters and law enforcement clash again near Delaney Hall ICE detention center as city officials scale back police presence and face rising arrests. Local elections show mixed outcomes with progressive gains, while a valedictorian shares her journey as a foster care youth.
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    2 mins