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Flying high: Newark's first skate park earns rave reviews from residents.Having difficulty finding Newark Live? Send me an e-mail at chanta_jackson@starledger.com. Where to find Newark Live: NJPAC One Center Street Newark Downtown District 15 Clinton Street.  NJ Transit (2...

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Oasis of friendship: Girl Scouting helps build strong communities in Newark and other urban areas. Having difficulty finding Newark Live? Send me an e-mail at chanta_jackson@starledger.com. Where to find Newark Live: NJPAC One Center Street Newark Downtown District 15 Clinton...

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Where futbol lives: Brazil/Portugal rivalry elicits flood of emotions in the Ironbound. Having difficulty finding Newark Live? Send me an e-mail at chanta_jackson@starledger.com. Where to find Newark Live: NJPAC One Center Street Newark Downtown District 15 Clinton Street.  NJ...

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Changing lives: YouthBuild Newark offers participants hope and options for the future.Pick up your free copy beginning Thursday! Look for our boxes at locations throughout the city. Having difficulty finding Newark Live? Send me an e-mail at chanta_jackson@starledger.com. Where...

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Great minds: Valedictorians and salutatorians make their marks on Newark high schools.Pick up your free copy beginning Thursday! Look for our boxes at locations throughout the city. Having difficulty finding Newark Live? Send me an e-mail at chanta_jackson@starledger.com. Where...

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Boundless Ironbound: Nearby Prudential Center and Red Bulls Arena put district in center of the action.Pick up your free copy beginning Thursday! Look for our boxes at locations throughout the city. Having difficulty finding Newark Live? Send me an...

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Taking Center Stage: Dance Theatre of Harlem presents an artist in residency program at Thirteenth Avenue School in Newark.Pick up your free copy beginning Thursday! Look for our boxes at locations throughout the city. Having difficulty finding Newark Live?...

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A Tribute to Moms: Newark officials reflect on how their mothers have impacted their lives.Pick up your free copy beginning Thursday! Look for our boxes at locations throughout the city. Having difficulty finding Newark Live? Send me an e-mail...

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Brick City State of Mind: NJPAC offers Newarkers of all ages unprecedented access to live performing arts.Pick up your free copy beginning Thursday! Look for our boxes at locations throughout the city. Having difficulty finding Newark Live? Send me...

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Going green: The City of Newark takes steps to become more eco-friendly. Pick up your free copy beginning Thursday! Look for our boxes at locations throughout the city. Having difficulty finding Newark Live? Send me an e-mail at chanta_jackson@starledger.com....

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Newark in bloom: Branch Brook Park Alliance kicks off series of family-friendly events. Pick up your free copy beginning Thursday! Look for our boxes at locations throughout the city. Having difficulty finding Newark Live? Send me an e-mail at chanta_jackson@starledger.com....

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Breaking barriers: Newark woman trade corporate world for companies of their own Pick up your free copy beginning Thursday! Look for our boxes at locations throughout the city. Having difficulty finding Newark Live? Send me an e-mail at chanta_jackson@starledger.com....

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Shaping History: Local historian uses life experiences to chronicle Newark's past.Pick up your free copy beginning Thursday! Look for our boxes at locations throughout the city. Having difficulty finding Newark Live? Send me an e-mail at chanta_jackson@starledger.com.Where to find Newark...

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Merit in mentoring:  The Big Brother Big Sister program is working to expand its reach throughout Newark and Essex County. Pick up your free copy beginning Thursday! Look for our boxes at locations throughout the city. Having difficulty finding Newark...

City of Newark no heat hotline remains active
Newark's no heat hotline is now active. Residents in unheated apartments can  report heat emergencies through May 1, 2010 to (973) 733-6471. By law, landlords are required to provide their tenants with a minimal temperature of 68 degrees between 6...

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The Greater Newark Holiday Fund uses its eight-week campaign to benefit local charities.Pick up your free copy now! Look for our boxes at locations throughout the city. Having difficulty finding Newark Live? Send me an e-mail at chanta_jackson@starledger.com....

Aljira kicks off affordable art sale
Join Aljira, a Center for Contemporary Art for a Holiday Party and find great gifts in our selection of contemporary and decorative art to satisfy your budget. Nearly 50 works will be available for purchase starting at $100. Guests may...

Sabrina Baby named to ESPN's Academic All-America Volleyball Team
BY SHERYL WEINSTEIN Sabrina Baby New Jersey Institute of Technology senior Sabrina Baby was named to the ESPN Magazine’s Academic All-America third-team for volleyball, as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America.  She is NJIT’s first Highlander student-athlete...

Registration deadline near for Newark's winter holiday festival
Newark residents looking for some free holiday cheer need look no further. The City of Newark will host its Winter Holiday Festival, which includes a free toy giveaway, on Dec. 12  from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. at Boylan Street...

Toy drive under way at Newark church
Bethesda Church of God in Christ is sponsoring a toy drive now through Dec. 23. The church is asking for new toys, which will be distributed to children in the Newark community.Toys may be dropped off at the church, 546...