{"podcast":{"title":"Newark News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"newark-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7573114","podcast_index_feed_id":7573114,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/the-newark-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/the-newark-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":1255,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Newark News Today delivers daily coverage of everything happening in Newark with fast, focused updates on local news, government, business, public safety, weather, and the stories shaping the city. From breaking developments to community updates, the show keeps you informed on what matters most. Each short episode highlights what matters most—including key updates, local trends, and citywide stories—produced by AI for speed, consistency, and clarity. Part of The Daily News Now network, Newark News Today is built for listeners who want reliable local news every single day. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-07-23T12:20:21.504536+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/newark-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7573114"},"episode":{"title":"Valedictorian, Scandals, and School Plans","slug":"valedictorian-scandals-and-school-plans","published_at":"2026-06-20T05:33:30+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/newark-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7573114/valedictorian-scandals-and-school-plans","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/newark-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7573114","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/3b0dacdc-7191-4471-a7fe-0f715b089452.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/3b0dacdc-7191-4471-a7fe-0f715b089452.mp3","summary":"A Newark high school senior graduates top of her class while also earning her cosmetology license, showcasing the district’s push for dual college and career readiness. Meanwhile, the City Council pauses lifetime health benefits for an outgoing councilman who lacks required service years, amid scrutiny over rising taxes and budget woes. A real estate developer faces federal charges for bribery, fake IDs, and manipulating city permits. The school district seeks state approval for a new elementary school, sparking debate over cost and lack of competitive bidding. Next week’s community events include a housing justice roundtable, Juneteenth festivities, and a free symphony concert. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/6ea52c5176a51f2c","meta_description":"A Newark high school senior graduates top of her class while also earning her cosmetology license, showcasing the district’s push for dual college and car…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":76,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/newark-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7573114/episodes/valedictorian-scandals-and-school-plans/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/newark-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7573114/valedictorian-scandals-and-school-plans.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}