Welcome to the inaugural edition of The Hood Report, your bi-weekly dose of stories, insights, and opportunities from the heart of Newark, brought to you by Five Wards Media & The Newark News & Story Collaborative. Why Youth? Why Now? Our city's pulse beats through its youth, yet
Asada Rashidi, a Newark native, is a passionate environmental justice organizer. Having experienced the detrimental effects of pollution and environmental hazards in her community, she is dedicated to raising awareness and advocating for policies that prioritize public health and sustainability.
Newark, New Jersey, has accumulated large amounts of vacant land and unused property space over the past few decades. Today, Lot 50, now dubbed “Jannah on Grafton,” serves as a productive community garden and social event hub
We hope the start of your year has been more than good for you! As we begin this new year, we wanted to update you on some things that have been happening since we last spoke
Meet our 2023 winter reporting fellows!
Check out a round-up of holiday events taking place across the city...
Join Clinton Hill Community Action as they launch an app designed to empower South Ward residents with transparency in the housing market.
Our team worked with For Struggling Creatives this past weekend to give out food, share our resource guides, and capture stories from the people.
What's good, family? We started Five Wards Media to amplify the voices and stories of our community.