Mt. Prospect Partnership

05/05/2026

Celebrando el Cinco de Mayo en Mt. Prospect! 🇲🇽
El Cinco de Mayo conmemora la victoria del ejército mexicano en la Batalla de Puebla en 1862, y hoy en día es una celebración de la cultura, la herencia y la comunidad mexicana.
Aquí en el distrito de Mt. Prospect, esa cultura se vive todos los días a través de los negocios locales que llenan el vecindario de sabor, tradición y energía.
Celebra localmente en Mexican Rooster y disfruta de un auténtico sabor de la comunidad.
Come celebrate with us and support local ❤️
📍 736 Mt Prospect Ave, Newark, NJ 07104
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05/01/2026

04/29/2026

🖤 599 Mt. Prospect Avenue, early 1980s. The George S. Hobart House — a Georgian/Classical Revival landmark built between 1890 and 1911, and once home to a physician’s office along this historic avenue. A glimpse into the neighborhood’s rich architectural and professional legacy.

Source: Historic American Buildings Survey, Library of Congress

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day from the Mount Prospect Partnership! 🌳
Mount Prospect is a neighborhood defined by its character and part of that character is the greenery that lines our streets and storefronts. Our plantings and street trees are a labor of love, and today we’re especially grateful for them.
🗑️ That love extends to cleanliness too. Our team works hard to remove litter, keep up with garbage collection, and address illegal dumping so that the environment we’re nurturing stays protected. A greener neighborhood starts with a cleaner one.
Happy Earth Day, Mount Prospect! 🌿
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04/13/2026

Newark is getting ready 🍽️

Newark Restaurant Week returns June 19–28, 2026, and we want to make sure Mt. Prospect Avenue is represented.

This is an opportunity for local restaurants to showcase their menus, bring in new customers, and be part of a citywide moment highlighting Newark’s food scene.

If you’re a Mt. Prospect Avenue business, now is the time to sign up.

Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/V8W4Q0TPbK

Let’s make sure our corridor shows up strong.

04/01/2026

🌍 An Important Announcement from the Mount Prospect Partnership:

In honor of Earth Month, we are making a bold commitment to the environment. Effective immediately, bike lanes will become the only mode of transit in the Mount Prospect neighborhood. All streets will be closed to vehicles, NJ Transit bus and train service will be suspended, and every commuter is expected to arrive by bicycle — no exceptions. We believe this is the only responsible path forward for our planet. 🚲🌱
..April Fools! 😄 We love the Earth, but we also love your NJ Transit train, your bus, and your two feet. Happy Earth Month, and Happy April 1st from MPP! 🎉

03/06/2026

Your health is important to the Mount Prospect community. 💙

Join Dr. McSweeney & TEAM-MD for a range of wellness services including vital signs screenings, posture checks, chiropractic evaluations, flexibility testing, and more. It’s a great opportunity to check in on your health and learn more about your body’s wellness.

📅 Friday, March 13
⏰ 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 600 Mt. Prospect Ave, Newark

Appointments are required and availability is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot in advance.

📞 973-485-2332
📧 [email protected]

02/25/2026

Mount Prospect neighbors — your voice matters!

An in-person community meeting has been scheduled regarding the proposed five-story, 30-unit multifamily development at 770–778 Mount Prospect Avenue (ZBA 25-57). The project includes residential units, parking, and amenity space.

🗓 March 2, 2026
⏰ 6:00 p.m.
📍 Immaculate Conception Church (Basement Hall)
370–406 Woodside Avenue, Newark

This is an opportunity to learn more about the proposal, ask questions, and share feedback directly with the project team. Community input plays an important role in shaping development within our district.

All are encouraged to attend!

02/22/2026

TRAFFIC ADVISORY UPDATE - Snow Accumulations of 7 to 10 Inches Anticipated - Sunday, February 22nd

Residents Asked to Be Mindful of No Parking on Snow-Covered Roadways Signs

Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda, Sr., reports that snow is predicted, with accumulations of 7” to 10” expected on Sunday, February 22nd, 2026.

All residents are asked to be mindful of the city’s “No Parking on Snow Covered Roads” regulations due to the expected snowfall. Signs have been posted on streets throughout the City of Newark to notify motorists of the streets designated for No Parking on Snow-Covered Roads.

Motorist are urged to look for the sign pictured below to identify the streets designated for no parking. Police will tow vehicles during the snow Emergency under a city ordinance 23:6–2.

Whenever snow has fallen, and the accumulation is such that it covers the street or highway, no vehicle shall be parked on major roadways or portions thereof.

There will be no vehicle relocations. Vehicle owners will be responsible for towing costs. Residence may park at Newark Public School parking lots. Visit www.newarknj.gov for available lot locations.

Double parking is also prohibited during snow emergencies to enable snow plows to clear the roadways.

Please visit the Department of Public Safety’s website: www.newarkpublicsafety.org. Click Police Division, Media Room, and Weather.

Please call: 973-733-6000 for non-emergency weather-related matters. Dial 911 for emergencies.

02/22/2026

⚠️ A significant winter storm (Nor'easter) is predicted for the Newark area starting Sunday morning, February 22, with heavy snow and high winds lasting into Monday. Total accumulation is expected to be high, with some forecasts suggesting 10–14 inches.

I urge all residents to begin preparing now. Please limit travel to essential trips only during the storm, and use caution if you must be on the roads. High winds may reduce visibility and create hazardous driving conditions.

City crews will be deployed and working around the clock to salt and plow major roads first, followed by residential streets. Please be patient and allow them the space to work safely.

🧾 Storm Preparedness Checklist

✅ Immediate Actions

🚘 Move Vehicles: Park off the streets where possible to allow for plowing. Residents may park in the following school parking lots in the North Ward:
👉🏼Elliott St. School – 721 Summer Ave.
👉🏼Park Elementary – 120 Manchester Pl.
👉🏼Rafael Hernandez – 345 Broadway
👉🏼Barringer HS – 90 Parker St.
👉🏼Technology HS – 223 Broadway

🧹 Clear Sidewalks: Salt and shovel the walkways in front of your property.
🚫 Snow Piling: Do not shovel snow into the street. Please pile snow around your property instead.
🗑️ Garbage Pickup & Recycling: Cancelled Sunday night and Monday morning.
📞 Wellness Check: Visit or call neighbors — especially seniors — to ensure they are prepared.
🚗 Limit Travel: Avoid all unnecessary driving during the storm.

🏠 Warming Shelter & Code Blue

📲 Shelter Information: Contact NJ211 for the most up-to-date warming shelter locations and information.
❄️ Code Blue Period: 8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22 – 9 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25.
🌡️ Conditions: Temperatures are expected to drop to 25°F.

📌 Critical Contact Directory

🚨 Life-Threatening Emergency: Call 911
☎️ Shelter & Social Services: Call 211
🔥 No Heat or Hot Water: (973) 733-6471
💡 Power Outage Reporting: (800) 436-7734
🚜 DPW Snow Removal: (973) 733-3644
📧 DPW Email: [email protected]
📞 Non-Emergency Call Center: (973) 733-4311
🏢 Code Enforcement: (973) 733-3813 or (973) 733-6871

Please take this storm seriously and prepare accordingly. Let’s continue to look out for one another and keep our North Ward community safe. 🤝❄️