Newark homes can go back to using water filters, Murphy says
New data shows the vast majority of homes in Newark using special filters do not have lead in their drinking water.
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Only $1.7B? NJ's lead water pipe cost a barrier, even at low end
A plan to borrow $400M for water infrastructure, including $100M to replace water service pipes, hasn't gotten a hearing 18 months after being introduced.
New plan to replace Newark's lead pipes in 2 years rather than 10
Essex County will borrow $120 million on Newark’s behalf to speed up the city’s replacement of lead water service lines to around 18,000 residences.
Amid lead in water, filters failed to work in Newark, state says
Bottled water was offered to affected residents, as the mystery over "approved" filters malfunctioning remains.
This NJ mayor is defying Trump at your expense
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka hatred of Trump and willingness to use his elected position to push his personal agenda has hit a new low.
'We just lost a giant': NJ mourns ex-Newark Mayor, Ken Gibson, 86
Among those remembering the four-term Newark mayor were U.S. Senator Cory Booker, current Newark Mayor Ras Baraka and Gov. Murphy.
Newark mayor gets $50,000 raise plus another $30,000 'allowance'
The cost-of-living increase approved on Tuesday means the part-time, elected council members will be earning $95,000, and even more for the Council President.
NJ mayors: Erase marijuana convictions or we'll ban pot shops
Newark and Jersey City say they won't allow dispensaries to open unless the Legislature moves aggressively in expunging past marijuana convictions.
Newark mayor: Focus on Trump gives bad Democrats a pass
The mayor of New Jersey’s largest city brought a packed Democratic state convention to its feet on Friday with a rousing speech that ripped fellow Democrats for not being more progressive.
Baraka's treasurer admits taking $200K+ from Newark campaign
Frederick Murphy Jr. admitted to taking more than $220,000 during three years of working for Mayor Ras Baraka.