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Newark Today - May 23

Join host Andrew Meyer on this special edition of Newark Today. We'll be talking about the arts in Newark - their economic impact, their role in the schools, and in the community. more

SportsJam with Doug Doyle

Host Doug Doyle talks to Veteran Boxing Referee Eddie Cotton. more

Conversations with Allan Wolper

Each month Allan chats with unique personalities whose ideas are on the cutting edge. Download the podcast or listen right here. more

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Memorial Day Gas Prices Lower Than Year Ago

Wall Township. May 24, 2013

Analyst does not expect much change in price for next 60 days. Read More
Concerns About Beach Replenishment

Bradley Beach. May 24, 2013

Projects will affect contour of the beach. Read More
Reports Documents Safety Violations By Compounding Pharmacies

May 23, 2013

A new report released today says pharmacies that are meant to customize individual prescriptions are racking up safety violations and manufacturing dangerous drugs that could end up on the shelves of your local pharmacies. Read More
Environmentalists Want Fracking Waste Override

Trenton. May 23, 2013

Urge lawmakers to act before their summer break. Read More
In Newark, Art Auction Celebrates The Value of Creativity

Newark. May 23, 2013

Aljira, Newark's center for contemporary art, celebrates 30 years and looks forward to the city's renaissance. Read More

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THE WBGO JOURNAL

Upcoming May 24 edition of the WBGO Journal:
New York’s Top Cop Looks Back And To The Future
An Arts Call To Action
Taking A Walk For Art
TV Review: Behind The Cadelabra
Web Extra: More About Behind The Candelabra
Theater Review: Pippin
Andrew Meyer is your host for this latest edition. The WBGO Journal airs on Friday nights at 7:30 on WBGO 88.3FM
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Newark Today

A monthly, one-hour, live call-in program focusing on social, economic and political topics pertaining to Newark.

Newark Today with guest Mayor Cory Booker

We're talking about the arts in Newark - their economic impact, their role in the schools, and in the community. Joining us on the program was the head of NJPAC, John Schreiber, Linwood Oglesby, the head of the Newark Arts Council and Melissa Walker, the executive director of Jazz House Kids. We were also joined by phone by Ulysses Dietz, the chief curator at the Newark Museum who's part of the transition team while the museum looks for a new leader.

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Conversations with Allan Wolper

Each month Allan Wolper chats with unique personalities whose ideas are on the cutting edge.

Allan talks with community activist Julie Menin

Julie Menin, a candidate for the Democratic nomination for Borough President of Manhattan, is a blogger for The Huffington Post and a commentator on national television programs. She became a community activist after her restaurant, Vine, and her downtown neighborhood was destroyed by the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Center.

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SportsJam with Doug Doyle

Sports Director Doug Doyle chats with players, coaches, owners, broadcasters, fans and musicians.

Boxing Referee Eddie Cotton

Veteran Boxing Referee Eddie Cotton of Paterson is a member of the New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame. Cotton was the referee for Lennox Lewis-Mike Tyson battle as well as George Foreman's last two bouts.

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