'Kind & Compassionate' Newark Mom 'Has A Generous Soul'

Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to shine a light on awesome moms in the Newark area. Meet Judith Daleus!

Newark Mom 'Never Gives Up & Keeps Fighting Until The End'

Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to shine a light on awesome moms in the Newark area. Meet Alana Purkett!

Newark Mom Of 6 'The Most Optimistic Person I Know,' Loved By So Many

Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to shine a light on awesome moms in the Newark area. Meet JoAnne Hearns of Newark!

Beloved Newark Mom 'Goes Out Of Her Way' To Make Her Family Happy

Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to shine a light on awesome moms in the Newark area. Meet Rosia Hopkins!

Newark Mom Is ‘A Beautiful Person Inside And Out’

Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to shine a light on awesome moms in the Newark area. Meet Susan Reuben!

Beloved Newark Mom 'Is Simply The Best'

Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to shine a light on awesome moms in the Newark area. Meet Naome Candice Dunnell!

Muslims Celebrate Eid In Essex County; Gov. Murphy Visits Newark

Essex County echoed with wishes of “Eid Mubarak” on Friday as Ramadan fasting came to an end for 2023.

Cherry Blossoms In Full Bloom At Branch Brook Park In Newark, New Jersey

The park in Newark has more than 5,200 cherry blossom trees in more than a dozen varieties.

Free ‘Grab And Go’ Event In Newark: Easter Baskets, Candy, Books

The City of Newark will host an Easter Sunday “Grab and Go” event open to the public on April 9.

Holy Wine Will Return At North Jersey Churches In Time For Easter

The Archdiocese of Newark stopped churches from offering consecrated wine to their congregations when the coronavirus pandemic hit.

Daylight Saving Time Is Back, Newark: Here’s What To Do

Daylight saving time will end in November – unless a proposed federal law reaches the finish line in time.

Cherry Blossoms Are Blooming In Essex County As Popular Festival Nears

What's so special about the collection of cherry blossom trees at Branch Brook Park? Find out here, and see the event schedule for 2023.

Newark St. Patrick’s Day Parade Will Return For 2023: See New Route

A long-running Saint Patrick’s Day parade will return to Newark with an updated route, organizers say.

Closures In Newark For Washington’s Birthday: See The Changes

Here’s how the upcoming holiday will impact municipal services, trash and recycling in Newark.

Newark Plans Closures, Service Changes For Lincoln’s Birthday 2023

City Hall will be closed and all non-emergency Newark municipal services will be suspended on Feb. 13.

Hundreds Pack Newark Symphony Hall To Honor Martin Luther King Jr.'s Life And Legacy

Landmarks, including the Empire State Building and Mario Cuomo Bridge, were lit red, black and green in tribute to King's life and legacy.

Martin Luther King Day 2023: Celebration, March Planned In Newark

The city will hold its “Sing in Praise of King” event on Jan.16. The day before, a “We Won’t Go Back” march and rally will take place.

How To Get Rid Of A Christmas Tree In Newark: 2023 Update

Need to dispose of a Christmas tree in Newark? Here’s what to know this year.

Where To Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2023 Near Newark

Ring in the new year at these events near Newark.

Ring In 2023 At These New Year’s Eve Events Near Newark

The new year is almost here, and there are plenty of ways to celebrate with family and friends in the Newark area for 2023.

Personal Care Packages, Hot Lunch At Holiday Giveaway In Newark

AvaCare Medical is partnering with Newark-based nonprofit St. James Social Services Corporation for the Dec. 22 event.

‘Shop With A Hero’ In Newark: Event Will Uplift 250 Kids For Holidays

250 kids in Newark will get to go on a shopping spree with a first responder, police officer, firefighter, doctor, nurse, EMT or educator.

Holiday Tree Lighting Will Return To Newark For 2022

There will also be musical performances and a “message of hope” – and yes, Santa Claus is expected to make a special appearance.

$2.7B Terminal At Newark Airport Won’t Be Open For Holidays

A highly anticipated new terminal at Newark Airport won’t be open in time for the 2022 holiday season, authorities said. Here’s why.

Winter Holiday Events Near Newark: Tree Lightings, Light Shows

See some fun things to do this holiday season near Newark.

National Turkey Shortage Doesn’t Stop Thanksgiving Giveaway In Newark

Newark Archdiocese: “We’ve never seen anything like this before — there was a lot of need this year.”

Newark Group Uplifts Local Families With Thanksgiving Events

Girls; Live, Love, Laugh Inc. continues its mission to support single-parent families in the city of Newark.

2022 Thanksgiving In Newark: City Plans Service Changes, Closures

Non-emergency municipal services will be suspended in Newark on Nov. 24 and Nov. 25 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Here’s what to know.

Essex County Historic Holiday House Tour Returns For 2022

This year’s event includes 11 sites in Essex County, which will be decorated for the holidays and open to the public for the weekend.

Drive-Thru Christmas Light Extravaganza Returns To Newark

Flashing lights, glittering decorations and holiday music will be on display this Christmas season at the “Dasher’s Lightshow” in Newark.

Where To See Santa Near Newark This Christmas Season

Santa will be back in New Jersey after a couple of years of COVID restrictions. Here are some places to see him near Newark.

Where To Buy Your Own Fresh Christmas Tree Near Newark

Where can you buy a fresh-cut Christmas tree? Here are some locations near Newark.

Newark ‘Winter Village’ Has Ice Skating, Heated Igloos, Shopping

A popular winter village with ice skating, go-karts and heated “igloos” will return for the 2022 holiday season in Newark.

Check It, Or Carry On? TSA Dishes On Your Favorite Thanksgiving Foods

Planning to bring a family favorite menu item along for your flight? Here’s what you can carry on board – and what you’ll have to check in.

Animal Rights Activists Will Hand Out ‘Turkey-Free Roasts’ In Newark

“Turkeys are gentle individuals who love their families, feel pain and fear, and want to live as much as humans do,” a PETA advocate said.

Newark Resident Spearheads ‘Free Laundry Wash Night’ In South Ward

A longtime Newark resident is organizing a “laundry wash night” for the public as a way of giving back to the community this Thanksgiving.

Newark Archdiocese Will Give Out 200 Free Thanksgiving Turkeys

Visitors will get a turkey and a bag of side dishes like stuffing and cranberry sauce — everything required to prepare a Thanksgiving meal.

Newark Will Make Service Changes On Friday For Veterans Day 2022

Here’s what you need to know about closures, service suspensions, trash pickup and more for Friday, Nov. 11 in Newark.

These Restaurants Near Newark Are Open For Thanksgiving

Looking for a restaurant that is open on Thanksgiving near Newark this year? You have options, reports say.

Rep. Donald Payne Honors 3 Military Veterans From North Jersey

Payne paid tribute to Assemblywoman Cleopatra Tucker, Air Force veteran Debbie Skeete Bernard, and Army veteran Tony Goodson.