lordkwahz

lordkwahz t1_ix7vy7o wrote

Reply to Teaching in Newark by goldfinch1313

Family member of mine teaches in Orange, a neighboring smaller city. Same sentiment as discussed here. I believe their contract negotiations went through recently. Unsure if it’s enough to deal with the hardships of teaching. but I do know that the students have a loyalty and love like no other, family member been teaching over 30 years there and students have become our extended family at this point. Families of students in fact. It’s extraordinary to have them return and share their success, hardships, & advice.

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lordkwahz t1_ivuwi4t wrote

Reply to 7 Eleven to go by mantunesofnewark

I'm scratching my head thinking about what else could exist in that nook of space that suits the situation. Whatever fills it, the city needs to help the homeless humanity foremost. These are human beings.
Honest ask, does anyone have any ideas on how to approach such constructively?

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lordkwahz t1_ivqljoj wrote

Reply to I want to hear positive things about Newark by xTiredSoulx

I’m based in Newark now after living in Essex county my entire childhood life hearing the horror stories. I love this city. Sure criminals are here and bad things do happen, but the positives are much louder to me. Diverse beyond definition and kind, I’ve had strangers help me time and time again. Also I see more effort here than most other cities to deter gentrifications strangulation of long time residents, I do hope Newark does better to keep long timers and have up-kept safe affordable housing. Homeless population exists and I sadly do not see enough work to help individuals climb out of that. Food. Everywhere, any kind you want. I’m partial towards ironbound, real sucker for the Portuguese food. Qxt’s is my favorite bar on the planet earth, they always make me feel like family. Historical buildings lurk everywhere and I see more effort into restoration, fingers crossed restoration becomes more important. I’m due for a trip to the Newark Museum, heard it’s intriguing. Not sure how I feel about the scooters but there are scooters available now for faster non car movement, I see bike lanes popping up more but usually used for double park. My biggest issue is lack of public garbage cans and therefore, understandably, a lot of street garbage. Have a great visit!

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