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Newark News Today | 2 Min | The Local Wire

Newark News Today | 2 Min | The Local Wire

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Summary

Daily 2-minute local news for Newark, New Jersey (United States): key incidents, city decisions, events, weather, and trending stories. Fresh every day.

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Episodes
  • Newark News Today — May 10, 2026

    Newark News Today — May 10, 2026
    May 10 2026
    Newark's Local Wire update covers a United Airlines plane crash on the NJ Turnpike under NTSB investigation, a contentious infrastructure bidding war involving public funds and a fire at a city-owned site, and concerns over the city's election system and voter equity. The episode also includes Mother’s Day weather forecasts for the region.
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    2 mins
  • Newark News Today — May 09, 2026

    Newark News Today — May 09, 2026
    May 9 2026
    Newark's weekend weather forecast warns of rain and slick roads as a storm system moves through, while a plane crash and hit-and-run in Essex County leave investigators searching for answers. City hall sees union endorsement activity in Newark Council races and new board of education members, alongside a heated debate over extending New Jersey’s PILOT tax breaks to public schools.
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    2 mins
  • Newark News Today — May 08, 2026

    Newark News Today — May 08, 2026
    May 8 2026
    Newark police are investigating a fatal car crash from April 27 involving an arrested man, while a New Jersey man faces aggravated DUI charges after a head-on crash in New Hampshire. The 2026 Newark mayoral election sees candidates debate urban development and public safety as two childhood friends from Newark Public Schools attend Brown University together.
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    2 mins
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