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Everything is hunky-dory in Newark’s North Ward

March 15, 2018 1:49 pmMarch 15, 2018 8:00 pm

While a warette is brewing in Hudson and Union County healing the wound of a fight for county chairman and a congressional seat, it’s noteworthy that Newark’s North Ward – once the site of some of New Jersey’s fiercest political...

Butler event showcases Booker & Baraka alliance

February 21, 2018 10:48 pmFebruary 26, 2018 8:17 pm

The growing friendship between U.S. Senator Cory Booker and Newark Mayor Ras Baraka continues to blossom. A Booker fundraiser tonight in Newark included a rousing intro of the Senator by Baraka – they were rivals when Booker was mayor and...

Al Spivey joins Mercury

February 14, 2018 6:00 am

Mercury Public Affairs has landed a veteran of New Jersey and Pennsylvania politics to run their new Philadelphia office. Al Spivey, who spent four years as the executive director or the SEIU New Jersey State Council and worked for Rep....

Allies Booker and Baraka filing petitions at City Hall

February 9, 2018 10:54 am

U.S. Senator Cory Booker will return to his roots at Newark City hall this morning, joining a one-time political rival file petitions for the mayoral election in May. Mayor Ras Baraka, seeking re-election to a second term, was never a...