Newark has placed a proposed .50% earned income tax increase on the May 5 primary ballot. Councilman Spencer Barker's letter urges voter support.

Newark City Council President Jeff Harris reflected on Newark's Black history while sharing his thoughts on Newark.

The bar, whose owners said the establishment is being "targeted" by the city, has racked up numerous alcohol violations.

Most of us believe that a proposed Newark property tax increase for police and fire services would only go for that purpose. The tax revenue for an entire year will likely exceed $9 million. The city ...

Republican Central Committee members in the 1st Ward appointed a longtime resident of the area to succeed Michael Houser on ...

After a former Newark City Councilmember reportedly filed for bankruptcy last year, the current city council passed a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Newark police and fire services make up nearly half of the city budget and would face cuts if voters reject a proposed income-tax ...

Voters will choose among nine candidates in this year’s Newark Board of Education election on April 21.

Michael Houser is leaving the Newark City Council after announcing that he and his family are moving out of the district. Houser, R-1st Ward, said during a Feb. 17 council meeting that he and his wife ...