Five Wards Media | Meliq The Plant Poet Profile (audio)0:00/579.7266211× Every year since 2001, the Newark Arts Festival (f.k.a. Open Doors Festival) curates an impactful weekend showcasing the vibrant art and irreplaceable Newark artists, both native and nomadic, that strengthen the fiber of this city.
Five Wards Media is your source for all things community. Find our recap of the New Jersey Black Empowerment Coalition's "Where Do We Go From Here?" Healthcare Town Hall below. We've got the topics covered, as well as resources shared from the event that
A New Chapter in Newark: Jordan’s House Opens Its Doors in Newark's South Ward Last Friday, we celebrated the official ribbon cutting of Jordan’s House — a transformative transitional living space for young men in Newark, ages 18–25, who are navigating housing insecurity. Created by Leaders
Get ready for an incredible day at our Client Services Annual Health Fair! Mark your calendars for May 22, 2025, and join us at The Waterfront from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM for a fun-filled event you won't want to miss! This is your chance to
The Newark Housing Authority Scholarship Foundation (NHASF) is thrilled to announce its 17th Annual Golf Classic hosted on Monday, June 16, 2025, at the picturesque Forest Hill Golf Club in Bloomfield, NJ. This premier fundraising event is dedicated to supporting college-bound students residing in Newark Housing Authority's public
Newark Stories in Bloom From poetry and film to youth-led storytelling, this month has been about planting seeds, and we’re watching them grow. April was filled with powerful moments: new programs were launched, voices were uplifted, and communities were connected through art and media. Here’s what we’ve
"These are our stories, you don’t see them on TV, but here, you do," says Denise Hinds, Board President of Newark LGBTQ Community Center. Catch our full interview about the upcoming Newark LGBTQ Film Festival, May 1–4, and why this year’s lineup is bigger, bolder, and more beautiful than ever.
Newark is home to various programs designed to uplift, empower, and support residents from all walks of life. Whether raising a family, pursuing financial stability, seeking emotional support, or building stronger community ties, these resources help you thrive. Circle of Security Parenting Program Brick Education Network is hosting the Circle
Youth Scholarship Newark Housing Authority Scholarship Foundation Opens 2025 Application Cycle with Informational Sessions for Students Newark, NJ — April 3, 2025 — The Newark Housing Authority Scholarship Foundation (NHASF) is proud to announce that applications are now open for its 2025 Scholarship Program. The NHASF provides financial support to college-bound seniors
Newark’s South Ward is full of resources for youth, families, and individuals. Below, you'll find relevant information and South Ward resources available to support Newarkers this Spring in Newark, NJ. The zip codes in the South Ward are 07102, 07108, 07112, and 07114. Of the five, Clinton
In “Survival of the Fittest,” a young Newark native reflects on his journey from childhood to surviving street life, juvenile detention, and gun violence. His story is raw, powerful, and a call to understand the environments that shape our youth.
We are cooking up things for this spring! Calling all Newark residents! We’re hosting our first Community Interview Day, and we want to hear from YOU. Whether you’ve lived in public housing, watched your block transform, or have a story about where you’ve called home in Newark,
Community Media Spotlight: Our Partnership with PUSHH We are excited to share an update on our Community Media Training Program in partnership with PUSHH (Peers Understanding Strategies for Healing and Help)! 🎤📸🎬 PUSHH is a Newark-based nonprofit dedicated to empowering at-risk and justice-involved youth through life skills training, advocacy, and community
By: Devonne Campbell YERRRRRR! QUICK TRIVIA: Which city in the US is home to the highest rate of corporate buyers in the nation, the victim of experimental tech-billionaire-led education reform, former home of The Black Youth Organization's Chad School and incubator of national comedy and culture icons? ANSWER:
Kicking off 2025 - upcoming events and resources...
Heartbreaking Loss: Community Mourns Young Sisters in Newark Fire Our Newark community is grieving the devastating loss of two precious young sisters, ages 6 and 8, who tragically passed away in a late-night fire at their South Ward home on Eckert Avenue. The family, who had sought a new life
Hip Hop Against Hunger is an annual benefit concert where emcees, DJs, graffiti artists, and breakdancers come together to raise money and collect food, clothing, and supplies for food-insecure communities.
On Tuesday, a major fire near the Newark-Irvington border left one person hospitalized and displaced over two dozen residents. Newark officials reported that the fire started in an abandoned home at 71 Montgomery Street in Irvington around 5 p.m. and quickly spread to four other occupied homes. One elderly