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Newark News Today | 2 Min | The Local Wire

Newark News Today | 2 Min | The Local Wire

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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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  • Newark: Woman hit by car outside Delaney Hall sparks safety concerns | June 22

    Newark: Woman hit by car outside Delaney Hall sparks safety concerns | June 22
    Jun 22 2026
    Newark: A pedestrian collision and protester injury occurred outside Delaney Hall during a protest, prompting safety concerns and calls for awareness via the Citizen app. Sixty lawsuits were filed against an ICE detention center over alleged medical neglect, while the Norway-Senegal World Cup match in New Jersey is causing traffic chaos for NYC commuters.
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    2 mins
  • Newark: Firefighter injured in Newark blaze sparks safety concerns | June 21

    Newark: Firefighter injured in Newark blaze sparks safety concerns | June 21
    Jun 21 2026
    Newark firefighters are under scrutiny after an off-duty firefighter was injured in a downtown blaze suspected to stem from faulty electrical systems. Residents also face growing concerns over bear sightings in residential areas and a controversial ICE encounter at a Newark checkpoint.
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    1 min
  • Newark: Man Arrested at Newark Airport in Gaithersburg Hit-and-Run Case | June 20

    Newark: Man Arrested at Newark Airport in Gaithersburg Hit-and-Run Case | June 20
    Jun 20 2026
    Newark police arrested a man at Newark Liberty International Airport linked to a deadly hit-and-run in Gaithersburg, while Newark Airport approved a $200 million Terminal B upgrade. Schools in Newark also began allowing students to carry cellphones during school hours under a new policy.
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    2 mins
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