West Ward

NEWARK, NJ — Newark officials are bringing COVID-19 community vaccination sites to every ward across the city for adult residents as part of an initiative to create greater access and ensure equity in vaccine distribution.

Faced with some of the lowest vaccination numbers in the state, city officials are determined to increase the vaccination rate by operating pop-up clinics in targeted ...

NEWARK, NJ — A mixed-use building project expected to spur redevelopment in the West Ward was approved on Monday by city planners. 

The applicant is proposing to construct a three-story mixed-use building which will encompass a majority of a lot at 275-277 16th Ave. The building will feature two separate retail tenant spaces, one ADA-accessible apartment on the ground floor and ...

NEWARK, NJ — Community support has given Akwaaba Gallery owner Laura Bonas-Palmer an injection of hope after the COVID-19 pandemic nearly shuttered her business just three months ago. 

When the pandemic forced Bonas-Palmer to close the doors of her West Ward art gallery in March 2020, a cancelation of shows, inability to rent gallery space and produce outdoor events severely ...