Newark councilmembers demand accountability before greenlighting a $500,000 contract, insisting on crucial data about program success and participant outcomes.

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Council members are raising tough questions about how the city will ensure affordable housing remains accessible amidst redevelopment, with concerns about compliance and potential market-rate flips.

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Council members are demanding more accountability and unannounced inspections of shelters as concerns about performance and spending rise in Newark's emergency housing programs.

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Councilmembers are demanding urgent reviews and updates on emergency housing as they face a crisis of long shelter stays and soaring eviction rates.

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Newark's Municipal Council is pushing for a groundbreaking ordinance to lower retail rents and boost small businesses, but public skepticism raises questions about prioritizing community needs.

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The Newark Municipal Council has put the brakes on a crucial 82-unit affordable housing project after a councilmember expressed concerns over the developer's lack of communication.

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Newark residents are demanding action on urgent housing issues and transparency in AI use by police, revealing personal struggles with mold, evictions, and the urgent need for better landlord oversight.

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Newark's council is on the brink of approving a 25% tax break for a new housing project, but will developers adapt to the upcoming affordability changes?

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The Wayne (Duane) pump station upgrade is not just a project; it's a state-funded initiative that could save the city up to 90% in costs, but concerns about contractor oversight linger.

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Residents at Georgia King Village are facing a crisis with water shutoffs lasting up to 14 hours daily, leaving vulnerable tenants without access to a basic necessity.

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Newark's council is proposing a one-year pause on data center development to thoroughly assess its environmental and community impacts—will this be a game changer for local residents?

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