Simpler gains Republican primary nod over Valenzuela
Delaware Republican voters appear to have chosen Newark resident Ken Simpler, 47, over Milton’s Cheryl “Sher” Valenzuela in statewide primary voting for the office of state treasurer. As of 10:25 p.m., Sept. 9, he was leading Valenzuela by 13,456 ...
A ‘rule’ for schools: Building hope in Newark
One of the most astonishing things about how Catholic schools educate kids in our country’s worst neighborhoods is that they’re by and large serving a population that isn’t Catholic. It didn’t have to be this way. In fact, it almost wasn’t.
Newark: Marken reinstated as superintendent of schools
NEWARK -- A school board meeting that began yet again with anger ended instead in jubilation and tears of joy Tuesday night, when Dave Marken announced he will return as Newark's superintendent of schools. Marken and Newark school board members said they ...
Newark Catholic maintains LCL lead with tough road win
Newark Catholic's practices intentionally are rough. That's why when the visiting Green Wave trailed fired up Lakewood 24-17 in the first set Tuesday, they didn't flinch. Jenna Bourne served nine consecutive points in a stunning comeback for a 26-24 win ...
On Visit to Camden Schools, Christie Takes Jabs at Protesters in Newark
Four years ago this month, Newark was the centerpiece of Gov. Chris Christie’s education agenda, as he stood alongside folks like Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and then-Mayor Cory Booker to trumpet his reforms. Flash forward, and Christie has ...
