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Newark, New Jersey is located in Essex County. Zip codes in Newark, NJ include 07198, 07107, and 07199. More Newark information.

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1 hr ago | The Jersey Journal

Donald Payne campaign's use of Newark cop cars suggests political machine is alive and well

There's little doubt that Newark City Council President Donald Payne Jr. is the prop of Essex County's Democratic machine as he runs for the congressional seat vacated by his father's untimely death in March.

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5 hrs ago | WKYT

17 flights added at Cincinnati/Northern Ky. airport

United Airlines has added 17 new flights a week at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky airport, but is dropping two daily flights to Cleveland.

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5 hrs ago | The Jersey Journal

Hot Diggity Dog - Munchmobile searches for best hot dog carts and trucks

Nobody messes with Baby. First rule in staying on the good side of a hot dog truck operator: Don't you dare suggest his - or her - chili recipe has changed.

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6 hrs ago | The Jersey Journal

A 'Secret Millionaire' spends a week in Newark, gives $150K to city charities

Jamal Blanding of Newark creates glass beads at Glass Roots, a city charity organization that provides "opportunities for achievement to underserved youth by engaging them in in the creation of glass art." The studio was featured on an episode of "Secret Millionaire" that will air Sunday.

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10 hrs ago | Patch.com

Retired NJ Trooper Killed in Crash 'Loved Life'

Preston "Jay" Fairlamb Jr., by the accounts of those who knew him, was a big man with a big heart.

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Thu May 31, 2012

The Black River News

United Way of Northern NJ and Newark Join Forces

United Way of Northern New Jersey and Newark Mayor Cory Booker combined forces Tuesday evening to intensify a call to recruit mentors to help improve and strengthen the region.

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NorthJersey.com

North Jersey Democratic leaders propose $1B investment in Newark as part of college merger plan

North Jersey Democrats have drafted a proposal for nearly $1 billion in new public spending in Newark as part of Governor Christie 's university reorganization plan.

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NJ.com

Radiohead to bring King of Limbs Tour to Newark tonight

The last time Radiohead played in New Jersey, the Oxford band was one of the headline attractions at the 2008 All Points West festival.

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NJ.com

Cory Booker administration scrambles to keep Newark water treatment plant open

NEWARK - Newark city officials are scrambling to keep the doors open on their water treatment plant after funds for the facility, which treats 80 million gallons of water for 500,000 residents in and around Newark, run out today.

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Patch.com

Park Opens in Newark

A 12.3-acre parcel along the Passaic River in Newark that once housed unsightly cargo storage containers was reborn today as a lustrous green athletic field, the latest addition to Essex County's park system.

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Patch.com

Steep Ratepayer Subsidies for New Plants Could Spike Power Prices

At least for the short term, consumers are going to pay big subsides for new power plants in New Jersey.

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The Montclair Times

Montclair filmmaking program seeks students

There are still spots remaining for students in grades six through 12 for an educational filmmaking program called the Multimedia Academy, run by the Presbytery of Newark, and by Trinity Presbyterian Church, 5 High St., where local classes will be held.

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Wed May 30, 2012

Daily Kos

NJ-10 Ron C Rice endorsed by largest paper in NJ

Last Sunday the NJ Star Ledger endorsed Ron C Rice for Cobgress in the June 5th primary.

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The Jersey Journal

Newark man acquitted of shooting retire police officer to death

NEWARK - A jury has acquitted a 35-year-old man of fatally shooting the son of a retired city police officer, with the verdict announced nearly seven years to the day of the killing.

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NJ.com

Newark man indicted in fatal shooting of Orange teen

A map view of Cleveland Street in Orange, where 18-year-old Hameek Thomas was fatally shot Aug.

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NJ.com

Head of N.J.'s chapter of ACLU steps down after 13 years

Deborah Jacobs, the head of New Jersey's chapter of the ACLU is stepping down after 13 years to become Vice President for Advocacy and Policy at the Brooklyn-based Ms.

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Big News Network.com

A New Jersey Devils Stanley Cup Win Would Be Very Awkward For Newark Mayor Cory Booker

Newark mayor, Cory Booker, has had an interesting last two months. During that span, he has rescued a woman from a house fire and very publicly chastised President Obama--a fellow Democrat and supposed friend--for attacking Mitt Romney's affiliation with private equity.

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The Jersey Journal

Gov. Christie, Mayor Booker to open $15M riverfront park in Newark

Governor Chris Christie, center, along with Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo, Jr.

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NorthJersey.com

Rutgers host exhibit New Jersey's early supermarkets

A 1948 photo from the New Jersey Supermarket Archives at Rutgers showing the Kings Supermarket in the Ivy Hill section of Newark.

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Tue May 29, 2012

NJ.com

Essex County men in court for allegedly faking prescription, fleeing Mansfield Township police

Two Essex County men appeared in New Jersey Superior Court today on several charges, including forgery, eluding, conspiracy and theft.

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