Panel Talk Brings Together Business, Academic Leaders In Newark

The discussion explored “successful anchor partnerships” and how they can help prepare Newark students for successful careers.

Prison Company Wants To Bring ICE Detainees To Newark – Despite NJ Ban

The GEO Group has filed a suit against New Jersey’s law, which bans prisons from making deals to hold federal immigration detainees.

PSEG Says Its ‘Energy Efficiency’ Programs Are Working In New Jersey

One of the largest power companies in the nation continues to report success with its “energy efficiency” efforts in New Jersey.

2 Men Break Into Newark Business By Climbing Onto Roof: Police

The suspects then entered a second business by making a hole in the sheetrock wall, Newark police said.

Sewerage Commission Awards $122K To Newark For Rebate Program

“This is a win-win situation for all involved,” the chair of the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission said.

‘Overworked, Underpaid’: Flight Attendants Picket At Newark Airport

If an airline has the cash to give its executives a big pay bump, its employees also deserve a raise, these flight attendants say.

1,600 Apartments In Newark Score Cheap High-Speed Internet

A new partnership is bringing high-speed internet to 1,600 affordable housing units in Newark for as little as $20 per month.

Cybercrime Data Breach Impacted 36,000, Prudential Says In Filing

The Newark-based finance company has begun notifying people impacted by the breach, which is being attributed to a “cybercrime group.”

Free Help With Your Taxes In Newark: How To Apply For 2024

The program is open to individuals and families with annual household incomes up to $64,000.

‘Shortchanged’ Workers At Newark Airport Win Back Wages: NJDOL

More than 800 Swissport workers at Newark Airport will get $2.2 million in back wages returned to their wallets, state officials said.

NJ Lottery Machine Malfunctions, 2 Winners Declared (VIDEO)

“Anything can happen in New Jersey,” the state lottery’s motto goes. And at the Pick-4 drawing on Thursday – it did.

New Jersey Has Sold $2 Billion Worth Of Legal Weed In Past 6 Years

What does $2 billion worth of marijuana look like? In New Jersey, it looks like success, according to the state cannabis board.

Prudential Launches 2024 Grant Program For Newark Community

The Prudential Community Grants Program provides micro grants to support projects that create vibrancy in local neighborhoods.

Race, Wealth And Homeownership: New Jersey Still Seeing Troubling Gaps

As Black History Month nears its end, New Jersey advocates continue to spotlight severe racial wealth disparities throughout the state.

Proposed New Jersey Laws Would Improve Medical Billing, Advocates Say

“People from all political backgrounds are calling for a better system,” an advocate said.

Audible In Newark Moving Forward With Announced Layoffs

The Amazon-owned audiobook and podcast service has a headquarters in Newark. It announced plans to cut 5% of its workforce in January.

Prudential Will Lay Off 145 Workers In New Jersey, State Says

Prudential, which has a headquarters in Newark, will be cutting a total of 145 employees from April to September, a WARN notice says.

Newark Store Sells $1.2 Million Lottery Ticket: See Lucky Numbers

A Newark store sold a lottery ticket worth $1.2 million for the latest drawing of the Jersey Cash 5. See the lucky numbers here.

Newark, Other Cities Sue 2 Major Car Makers Over Vehicle Thefts

Newark is suing Kia and Hyundai after a jaw-dropping 1,246 percent increase in car thefts of those vehicles – within a single year.

Radian Compliance, LLC Achieves ISO 9001:2015 Certification

Radian Compliance is a WBENC certified Women’s Business Enterprise and Women-Owned Small Business

$100K Powerball Lottery Ticket Sold In Newark: See Lucky Numbers

A grocery store in Newark sold a Powerball ticket worth $100,000 for the drawing on Feb. 10. See the lucky numbers here.

Cars And Weed: Huge Newark Cannabis Dispensary Gets Green Light

“Smoking Classics” will be a tribute to an era defined by movies, hip-hop, tv and the rise of the internet, its owners say.

Newark Uses 90M Less Plastic Bags Per Year After NJ Ban: Advocates

New Jersey’s ban on single-use plastic bags keeps more than 90 million of them out of Newark's trash stream every year, advocates say.

Is New Jersey’s Plastic Bag Ban Working? Studies Give Mixed Reviews

A new analysis says the ban is a bust. But can you really trust a study paid for by the plastic industry, some environmental advocates ask?

NJ Beer Workers Picket Outside Anheuser-Busch Brewery In Newark

The maker of Budweiser and other popular beers has a "harsh reality" awaiting them if workers go on strike next month, the Teamsters say.

NJ And India Strengthen Business Ties; New Commission Launches

Over the past year, New Jersey has also developed its global relationships in Israel, Ireland, Japan and South Korea.

Newark Gift Card Sale Launches For Black History Month 2024

People who buy a Newark Gift Card valued at $50 or more will get a chance to spend some free bonus credits at a local Black-owned business.

Newark Check Cashing Biz Didn’t Have License, Owner Gets Jail Time

The owner let customers cash checks written to “shell companies” to hide the identity of the people receiving the money, prosecutors say.

Job Fair At ShopRite Supermarket In Newark: See How To Apply

ShopRite will be holding a career fair at most of its stores in New Jersey on Jan. 20, including the Newark location.

What Is Fueling The Stanley Cup Craze? NJ Expert Weighs In

It’s hard to predict which products will become the next big thing. But they do share some common traits, an expert from Rutgers says.

Newark Hospital Falsely Reported Medicare Costs, Will Pay $30M: Feds

“Medicare is not there for hospitals and their investors to gain unwarranted financial windfalls,” a federal prosecutor said.

6 Places To Watch The Big Game Near Newark

Ready to watch the biggest football game of the year? Here are some sports bars and taverns to consider near Newark.

NJ Raises Minimum Wage To $15 – But It Still Isn’t Enough To Live On

Even if you work a 40-hour week all year (with no days off), you still can’t earn a “living wage” in New Jersey if you make $15 per hour.

Geraldine Dodge Foundation Is Moving HQ To Newark

The Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation is planning to move its headquarters from Morristown to Newark.

Newark ‘Gift Cards’ Support Local Businesses: Holiday Sale For 2023

These gift cards can be spent at more than 150 participating Newark businesses – and there’s a 40% bonus offer until the new year.

Apprenticeships Help Essex County Workers Develop Construction Careers

It’s “one of the best opportunities for upward economic mobility” in Essex County, advocates say: a job in the building trades industry.

Wealthy Companies Ripped Off NJ Truck Drivers In Newark: Lawsuit

The truckers are owed millions in back wages. “Improper deductions” would sometimes gobble up their entire paychecks, prosecutors allege.

Newark Woman Burned By Hot Tea Sues McDonald's: Lawsuit

Dyanne Faison, 74, claims she suffered "serious and permanent burns" after McDonald's employees failed to put a tight lid on her tea.

Bribery Conspiracy At Newark Airport; Montclair Man Pleads Guilty

“Greasing someone's palm for a lucrative contract not only isn't fair – it's also illegal,” an FBI special agent said.

Newark Students Show Off Their Business Acumen At Youth Challenge

South 17th Street School and West Side High School students took part in the annual Youth Business Plan Challenge.