Newark’s Shifting Landscape | Newark News

A Newark man has been convicted of murder after shooting a victim in the back on Bergen Street. Meanwhile, Mars Wrigley is shutting down its U.S. headquarters in Newark, laying off 307 workers over the next 18 months — though manufacturing in Hackettstown continues. This marks another blow to New Jersey’s manufacturing base as big companies relocate. But amid the upheaval, the Ironbound neighborhood thrives as a cultural hub for Portuguese heritage, with bakeries and steakhouses keeping Little Portugal alive. The layoffs are legally reported, with operations moving to Chicago — and more local developments are unfolding as Newark navigates change. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a3a3e4eabb47dc50