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Newark Airport: Flights Struggle Amid Staffing Crisis

May 12, 2025

Newark Liberty International Airport faced major delays on Monday. Most flights heading to Newark were stuck at their starting points. They waited over an hour and 40 minutes. This was due to a lack of air traffic control staff. The Federal Aviation Administration issued a notice. It said flights fr

politics

Newark's Mayor in Hot Water After Detention Center Visit

May 12, 2025

A heated situation unfolded in New Jersey when Newark's mayor found himself in trouble with federal agents. The mayor, Ras Baraka, was taken into custody after visiting an immigration detention center. This center, Delaney Hall, has been a point of contention for some time. It is a large facility wi

technology

Newark Airport's Tech Trouble: A Look at the Chaos

May 11, 2025

Newark Airport, a major hub, faced a significant tech meltdown on April 28. The airport's communication and radar systems went down, leaving controllers in the dark. At least 16 planes were in the air, with eight needing to land elsewhere. This wasn't a one-time glitch. It's part of a pattern of iss

politics

Congress vs. ICE: A Clash Over Oversight Rights

May 11, 2025

The political heat over immigration flared up in a significant way. Three New Jersey lawmakers and some protesters had a tense standoff with Department of Homeland Security officers. This happened outside an ICE facility in Newark, New Jersey. The spark that ignited the confrontation was the attempt

business

Newark's Nighttime Air Traffic Glitch

May 9, 2025

In the early hours of Friday morning, a significant hiccup occurred at Newark Liberty International Airport. Air traffic controllers lost both radar and communication with planes. This was not an isolated incident. It was the second time in a month that such an outage happened. The first time was on

technology

Newark's Air Traffic Control: A Recipe for Disaster?

May 8, 2025

The skies above Newark Liberty International Airport have been far from smooth sailing. Problems started last summer, when air traffic controllers began sounding the alarm about serious safety issues. These problems were not just minor glitches. They were major red flags that went unheeded. One

business

Newark Airport: The Never-Ending Wait

May 2, 2025

Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey is experiencing a tough time. For five days straight, passengers have been facing major delays. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has pinpointed the issue: not enough air traffic controllers. This problem has been ongoing since Monday. Equip

lifestyle

Why New York and Newark Have Such Different Active Lifestyles

January 9, 2025

Imagine this: New York City is praised for encouraging an active lifestyle, while its neighbor across the Hudson River, Newark, lags behind. A recent study by WalletHub ranked NYC as the second-best city in the US for fitness enthusiasts. This isn't surprising; the city is designed for walking, has