The The Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program Fellowship aims to support and strengthen the work of leaders dedicated to expanding access to and availability of better quality jobs in our economy. Meet the new 2022-2023 Fellows. as.pn/jqf22 #jobquality

Demolition began on the Seth Boyden housing complex, the first major federal low-income housing project building in Newark after the Great Depression. Newark Natives visited the site during Mayor Ras J. Baraka 's first ceremonial chunk out of the complex. bit.ly/3vsJeA3

Meet the 2022-2023 Economic Opportunity Program’s Job Quality Fellows and learn how they have raised up exemplary leadership within organizations to further #jobquality. as.pn/jqf22 The Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program

On March 8, Governor Phil Murphy made his Fiscal Year 2023 Budget address. The announcement includes robust property tax relief, record levels of school funding, and increased investments in affordable housing, higher education, and economic growth for the NJ. bit.ly/3JcXdOA

During the Newark Municipal Council meeting on March 8, Mayor Ras J. Baraka introduced modifications to the City’s Zoning Ordinance. Click the link below to learn more. bit.ly/3tSD0H7

Congratulations to Melba Wilson and Marc Berson, chairman of Fidelco Realty Group, on the new Melbas Restaurant location in Newark! . Melba Restaurant bit.ly/3KFXtpi

Newark converts an old bank building into an artist's live/workspace to help spark neighborhood revival. The Gant-Gilbert Arts Collective space includes 27 1- and 2-bedroom apartments, ten art studios, a performance space, and a café. bit.ly/3LN99Hq

Marcus Randolph, the Executive Director for Community Development Real Estate in New Jersey and New York for JPMorgan Chase Bank, has been named the new CEO of Invest Newark . #newark #investnewark Click below to learn more. bit.ly/3DQ0qkZ

U.S. Deputy Secretary of Education Cindy Marten visited Newark schools to highlight the district's pandemic recovery efforts. #newarkstrong #economicrecovery Click the link below to read what she said about Newark's recovery since the pandemic. bit.ly/3LPGK3v

The Ironbound section of Newark is a development hot spot, and another project is set for a hearing soon. Stay tuned for information on the proposed 11-story proposal. Click the link below to learn more. bit.ly/3rfkFDS

Check out what new businesses accept the Newark e-gift card! #newarknj #giftcard #savings @newarkgiftcard Visit the link below to learn more. thenewarkgiftcard.com

A developer is proposing to convert a lot of retail space in downtown Newark into a Burlington Coat Factory store. #downtownnewark #shoppingcenter #jobs Click the link to learn more. bit.ly/3ErrOpP

The city of Newark plans to hire retired educators as part of a plan to address a teacher shortage. #newarkschools #newarkteachers Click the link below for more information. bit.ly/3vlzYNC

Mayor Ras J. Baraka has announced the launch of NewarkHousingSearch.com. This free-to-use tool will allow users to search for and filter homes in Newark by price, location, size, among other categories. Let's check out the site