Top 10 Stories on Newark Patch Right Now

Today we're looking at some of the most-discussed stories in Newark that happened this past week, and including a few controversial stories from the month of December. Without further ado, here they are: 

Accident on Cherry St. Rerouted Traffic

Newark Unified School District's Superintendent says state prison officials use third grade truancy rates to plan for future capacity needs. As a result, the Schools in Newark Are Targeting Truancy

Newark Activates Plans for 18-Hole Golf Course and 500 New Homes

Driver Arrested for DUI After Fatal Crash on 580

Newark Memorial High School Students to Visit Ivy League Colleges
Guidance Counselor Sonia Torres is empowering students to visit academic institutions that provide top-tier intellectual resources.

School District to Sell Ruschin Elementary School Buildings
The buildings occupied by a church are now on the market. 

Update on Teen in Cherry St. Accident
+ Newark's danger spots

3 of the Happiest Places in Newark
Jetpac City Guides put the app in happy.

Uh oh!  Man Cited for No Bike Light Leaves Meth in Cop Car
Court-order violator hides out in ma's backyard, and more in this week's police log. 

Alameda County Giving Away Money for Arts