Drinking Water from the Newark Reservoir

How sensitive is your palate? Some people have noticed, and some haven’t.

Similar to the City of Wilmington, we have been utilizing our Newark Reservoir to provide safe drinking water to our customers. The Newark reservoir is our alternate source...

City of Newark Special Election Scheduled for January 9, 2024

A special election for the office of mayor has been scheduled for Tuesday, January 9 2024. The successful candidate will complete the remainder of the vacated term, which ends in April 2025.

Any qualified voter of the city who, for a period of at least 15 ...

City of Newark Celebrates Public Power Week, October 1-7

The City of Newark Electric Department is celebrating Public Power Week (#PublicPowerWeek) beginning October 1. Newark joins more than 2,000 other community-owned, not-for-profit electric utilities that collectively provide electricity to 49 million Ameri...

Public Works & Water Resources Announces the 2023 Water Main Flushing Schedule

The Public Works and Water Resources Department will begin its 2023 water main flushing program on Monday, October 2, 2023. Water main flushing is necessary to test hydrant functionality and ensure adequate flow and pressure is available in our water dist...

Unicity Bus Service Retiring Friday, September 29

The final day of the Unicity bus service is Friday, September 29. All riders are encouraged to use DART Connect Newark, a similar microtransit system that provides individualized transportation services the residents. Download the free app in the App Stor...

Newark's Hillside Park Earns 2023 Water Resources Award

Newark's Hillside Park Earns 2023 Water Resources Award

Hillside Park, Newark's newest public park, earned the Parks and Places Award from the Water Resources Association of the Delaware River Basin (WRADRB). The 2023 Water Resources Awar...

City of Newark Newsletter

Residents can now read the latest issue of City of Newark's newsletter online. Click this article to see what is happening in our city!

Parking Tickets

Need to pay or appeal a parking ticket? Use the City of Newark Parking portal to manage your account and make payments.

Downtown Newark Parking Info

Downtown Newark has so much to offer. Visit our parking page to learn about rates and availability, view our interactive parking map and review the latest information on proposals for expansion.

Phone Scam Alert

Utility phone scams are being reported in the area. If you have questions regarding a phone call you receive from the City, please hang up and call back at 302-366-7000.

Aetna

Interested in serving the Newark community as a firefighter? Volunteer with Aetna Hose, Hook and Ladder, which has served Newark neighborhoods since 1888.