This coming week in Newark, we’ll be covering West Ward Councilman Ron Rice’s 5th Annual State of the Ward Address, which is being held Thursday, April 4 at 6:30 pm at the Speedway School, 701 S. Orange Ave. Expect the councilman to discuss recent successes in combating crime, including the recent opening of a police “mini precinct” at South Orange and Columbia avenues.
Also this week we meet a young fantasy and science fiction author who credits his membership in the Boys and Girls Club with nurturing his literary career.
Superintendent of Schools Cami Anderson last week introduced a proposed $1 billion budget for the district, and the school advisory board is not happy -- in a first for the school system, they rejected the spending plan unanimously. Find out why in our upcoming article.
Branch Brook Park is a-bloomin’! The North Ward park is hosting its annual Cherry Blossom Festival beginning this week, a monthlong series of events that draws tourists from around the world. Get your cameras ready and pray for some good weekend weather!
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