The debate included some hot-button issues in Belleville, including development, budgets and taxes, parking and housing.
Board members must be Belleville residents over 55-years-old. They serve without compensation.
Michael Melham and Frank Vélez are running for Belleville mayor. A debate this week will also include intros to the town council candidates.
Joe Hathaway says he plans to put up a fight against Analilia Mejia’s “far-left policies” in November.
New Jersey Republicans say President Trump’s tax cuts are boosting local families. It’s mostly the rich ones, critics argue.
It’s no April Fool’s joke: a debate between Joe Hathaway and Analilia Mejia is reportedly back on the table for April 1.
President Trump has fired back at protesters, denying that he is a “king” and saying that he “works his ass off to make our country great.”
"I got the weirdest email from my counselor today," a high school student told his grandmother.
Here’s how much money Nutley and Belleville received this year.
The wheels continue to spin on a $10.5 million plan to rehabilitate an iconic grandstand in Belleville.
Michael Melham and Frank Vélez have announced their candidate slates for the upcoming May election. Here's who they're running with.
The post shows his house – with fake extras such as a guard tower, an ICE van in the driveway, and a sign reading "ICE Detention Facility."
Belleville is gearing up for its next local election, with three key township positions up for grabs in May.
Analilia Mejia is now ahead of Tom Malinowski. Another of the frontrunners, Brendan Gill, has conceded defeat.
Joe Hathaway cruised to an uncontested victory in Thursday's primary election. Here’s his plan for New Jersey’s 11th district.
A long-running lawsuit between Belleville and a local zoning official was recently settled for $250,000, reports say.
One of biggest elections of the year in New Jersey will take place this week: a primary to replace Mikie Sherrill in Congress.
John Kelly III is back in town after serving on a military deployment overseas.
Vélez previously set Belleville milestones as its youngest-ever school board member and town council member. Now he's running for mayor.
Michael Melham is running for a third term as Belleville mayor in 2026.
Members of the public can present projects for funding consideration.
“During my time in prison, I realized that if I ever got a second chance, I would spend my life building what I once helped destroy.”
The 2025 election results have been certified. Here's the final tally for the Belleville Board of Education race.
The race to replace New Jersey governor-elect Mikie Sherrill in Congress has begun. Here's what we know so far.
Who is leading the races for the boards of education in Belleville and Nutley? Here are the latest results.
Candidates include Demetrius Eley, Lorenzo Marchese Jr., Carmen Morales, and Michael Venezia. Here’s who is leading the race.
Election Day is Tuesday. Here's what to know if you plan to vote in Nutley or Belleville.
The Republican candidate was back in Essex County as the clock ticks down to Election Day in New Jersey.
Hint: It has to do with campaign financing.
“I am not a king,” Trump said, sharing an AI video of himself flying a jet and dropping sewage onto a crowd of demonstrators.
Essex County has become a hotbed for anti-Trump protests. Some have cheered, others have jeered – here’s what to know for this weekend.
The Republican governor candidate held a town hall in Essex County that drew an enthusiastic crowd of supporters – and some protesters, too.
Who are the candidates? When is the registration deadline? Here's what to know if you plan to vote in Belleville or Nutley.
A group of religious leaders in Nutley is calling for an end to violence – and the uplifting of peace – after a deadly shooting in Michigan.
Here's what the average Belleville homeowner will pay.
“We must be peacemakers, if we want peace.”
Belleville scored $400,000 in earmarks from the latest New Jersey budget, a state lawmaker said.
“We offer our heartfelt condolences to Mr. Kirk’s family, loved ones, and all those affected by this abhorrent act,” the board wrote.
Some of New Jersey’s most densely populated areas will be getting a big funding boost to create more parks and recreation spaces.
Carmen Morales (NJ-34): “We can protect the environment and make energy more affordable at the same time.”