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Comment on Mashable: UN Social Media Envoy to Raise Awareness for Malaria by peter4eastward

peter4eastward — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:59:17 +0000

Elections work best when the voting public has a clear understanding of the positions of each candidate on the issues. Engaging in a public debate is a decidedly American civic tradition that serves the interests of our community and our Democracy. I am dismayed that my opponent for East Ward Council seat, Councilman Amador, has repeatedly refused to accept my invitation to publicly debate the issues that concern all East Ward residents.

I can only wonder why the Councilman, who says he stands on his record of the past 12 years, is so unwilling to defend that record or take a public stance on the issues of property tax, public safety, health care services, services for seniors and other critical needs of the East Ward. I suspect the Councilman may be trying to avoid a debate because he knows what East Ward residents all know – he has done little in the past 12 years to warrant election to a 4th consecutive term on the council.

Comment on NY Daily News: It’s a wonderful loft: Downtown Newark making space for lots of conversions by Ken Walker

Ken Walker — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 02:56:54 +0000

Hi Nhi, welcome! Thanks for your willingness to do some heavy lifting in our great city. Well, first, I'd like to suggest that Newark is a place of great opportunity. Yes, the city has many challenges: a history of corruption, high unemployment, an obstinate poverty rate. But this city is also a place of great hope, whose people are admirably tenacious in the face of adversity. If you're interested in helping to bring about real change, I'd recommend a couple of avenues, depending on your skills, interest and availability: If you're interested in building projects, I know that Trinity Church and Habitat for Humanity are frequently doing work here in the city. If you've got a few hours a month, you can mentor a child. Or, of course, if you have skills and experience in non-profit work, you can contact Newark Now to partner you with an organization where you can be useful. I hope that helps. Let me know if you need more info.

Comment on NY Daily News: It’s a wonderful loft: Downtown Newark making space for lots of conversions by Chad Pennington

Chad Pennington — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 11:36:18 +0000

Nhi if you want a real lesson on Newark you have to hit the streets and talk to some of the older people out in the stret

Comment on NY Daily News: It’s a wonderful loft: Downtown Newark making space for lots of conversions by Nhi Pham

Nhi Pham — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:50:13 +0000

Hi Ken.
I moved to the east coast about a year and a half ago. Recently found out about Newark and would like to know more about its history. I want to know all there is and would like to find out a way to somehow help. I’ve done a little bit of research and talked to a few people. I know that there’s a huge sense of hopelessness, there are a lot of non-profits trying to better the city, the mayor has made some improvements, and neighboring people tend to acknowledge the city’s predicament but pretty much look the other way. I stumbled on your blog, and you seem to genuinely care. Could you give me suggestions/guidance on where to start in learning more about Newark. I prefer to have a strong knowledgeable base before I jump into trying to look for possible solutions. If you could point me to a good direction, with other people who are doing significant work, it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Comment on Brick City Love: The Master Bedroom by Ken Walker

Ken Walker — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:19:09 +0000

Carrie — of course! Well deserved. Your projects are a never-ending source of inspiration.

Comment on Refresh Everything (Pepsi): Create a Social Media Video Project Around the People of Newark by The Daily Newarker | Blog |

The Daily Newarker | Blog | — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:27:45 +0000

[...] criticism leveled at Pepsi for the Refresh Everything program (in which Newark Now is in the top 50 to win $250k), examining the blurring lines between advertising, sponsorship, and [...]

Comment on Brick City Love: The Master Bedroom by zemin

zemin — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 01:53:32 +0000

Looks like two new neighbors from ****** Street [Redacted: love your neighbor, love their privacy! -Ken]. We still remember the sad moment 17 years ago when a line of buildings in front of your windows were demolished for a Rutgers parking lot. Now, you are rebuilding life here, a happy one. Thank you. Hope to meet you soon.

Comment on Brick City Love: The Master Bedroom by Carrie @ brick city love

Carrie @ brick city love — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:58:59 +0000

Thanks for the blog love!! You guys too kind. We’re blushing over here.

Comment on Pay to Play Goes Away by The Daily Newarker | Blog | Joan Whitlow: Newark's pay-to-play ban: Gaps linger in enforcement of campaign contribution rules

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 05:16:55 +0000

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Comment on We’re All Connected by dannyiverson

dannyiverson — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 02:27:47 +0000

Interesting… I think a balance of both is what is needed… Face to face has way more power than facebook or youtube ever will, but facebook and youtube has brought our mayor face to face with more people whom he can sell his vision for our city to… and he is good at selling the vision… not many people say “no” to Cory once they talk to him face to face.