Saying goodbye to a year we’d like to forget doesn’t have to be boring. Here’s how to safely celebrate New Year's in Newark.
Public health officials are calling on Americans to stay home this Christmas. If you can’t, here are a few tips to enjoy the holiday safely.
The holiday spirit was in full display recently at Mercy House, an outreach program operated by the Archdiocese of Newark.
The Newark Museum of Art is aiding the City of Newark in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and promote mask wearing.
"Unfortunately, over the last few months, the number of Essex County residents requiring assistance to provide food has increased."
The donor, Shawmut Design and Construction, is currently working on the Philip Roth Personal Library.
Virtual competition chose "best of the best" from nearly 20 years of posters promoting a clean Ironbound community.
The current Feldman "Mootsie" Middleton Jr. Community Center is outdated and will be replaced, Essex County officials said.
Newark arts supporter Susan O’Rourke has a gift: she can see hope where others see depression.
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They've seen photos of empty refrigerators and heard horror stories of COVID-19 battles. But they've seen inspiration in the pandemic, too.
The Newark Public School District and Clara Maass hospital in Belleville created a free laundromat for students at Barringer High School.
The virtual event will focus on reproductive justice, equality and access to reproductive health care.
Cheryl “Kit” Turner was honored at an Essex County ceremony in Newark. “I love doing what I do,” she said.
Some staff members gave Newark voters rides to the polls. Others hit the phones, making hundreds of calls.
Some North Jersey voters reported long lines, no ballots and shuttered polling locations hours after polling places were scheduled to open.
Essex County will hold a free food distribution event at Orange Park in Irvington for people impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
A contraption called a “waterbox” is dispensing hydration – and social justice – in Newark, advocates say.
Got Halloween fever? Need to buy a pumpkin? Here a list of some places near you where you can get your fix.
Prudential Center Selected From Over 3,000 Bid Applicants.
A Newark store sold a lottery ticket worth $100,000. See the lucky numbers here.
Panasonic will spearhead a free electronic waste recycling day in Newark on Wednesday. See what items will be accepted.
The NJ Hispanic Research and Information Center team at the Newark Public Library is hosting their 2020 Latino Celebration via Zoom.
U.S. News & World Report released its annual lists of “Best Places To Live” and “Best Places To Retire.”
A food giveaway event will take place at the Springfield Avenue Home Depot Parking Lot in Newark on Oct. 18.
NJIT will co-partner to host Newark’s 2020 Virtual Call to Collaboration, a citywide, four-day virtual meeting.
Got Halloween fever? Need to buy a pumpkin? Here a list of some places near Newark where you can get your fix.
Newark teacher Bashir Muhammad Akinyele and journalist Doshon Farad will host a meeting of the Newark chapter of the ASCAC on Oct. 10.
Ilyasah Shabazz, the daughter of Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz, will speak about civic engagement, racial injustice and voting.
Rep. Donald Payne: Events in Irvington/SOMA showed it’s possible for people of all backgrounds to have a positive talk about tough issues.
Darnell Henry rose through the ranks to become a hardworking and knowledgeable leader on the force. See some of his career highlights.
The event will be held on Oct. 9 in Lincoln Park. It will include food, clothing, haircuts, toiletries and information.
The United Community Corporation will host an in-person seminar at West Side Park in Newark on Oct. 10.
The United Community Corporation, Unstoppable Girls Foundation and Walmart will host a food/clothing distribution event on Sept. 29.
The COVID-19 crisis has put a spotlight on just how needed the Newark Public Library has become over the past years.
Red, yellow and green icons tell you if ridership is heavy, medium or light.
The coronavirus pandemic has created a tremendous need in Newark. But it’s also inspired an unprecedented spirit of cooperation, some say.
When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now – here’s one of them.
The legislation designates the third Friday in June as a state and public holiday.
A Newark store sold a Powerball lottery ticket worth $100,000. See the lucky numbers here.