The coronavirus is changing weddings, baptisms and other important life events for more than a million Catholic residents in North Jersey.
The federal funds will help fight a statewide disparity in black and white infant deaths that may stand as high as 3-to-1, officials say.
Abused children were 23 percent more likely to suffer fingertip injuries, Rutgers study finds
Black and Hispanic children are most at risk for missed autism diagnosis, according to a Rutgers researcher.
Dozens of children going through rough patches in their lives took a flight from Newark Airport to the “North Pole” to meet Santa Claus.
A family member dropped an 8-year-old girl off her school in Essex County, but class wasn’t in session, authorities said.
As fans await the release of “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood,” a Rutgers scholar reviews some lessons from the beloved entertainer.
Integrity House, which once got a thumbs-up from Barack Obama, scored a big grant to create a women’s recovery center in Newark, NJ.
In New Jersey, black infants are more than three times as likely to die as white babies, experts say.
National Bullying Prevention Month kicks off this October across the nation. Have you experienced bullying in Newark?
A Garden State man met his grandchildren for the first time after falling on hard days. Learn how NJ Transit made the joyful reunion happen.
Vailsburg Park in Newark is undergoing a $191,000 facelift to its fence and landscape, county officials said.
The speaker series at Metropolitan Baptist Church in Newark will help people refocus on “self, family and community.”
Newark youth have ways to exercise their bodies AND minds this summer.
Panasonic paid tribute to Mother’s Day 2019 by donating thousands of baby monitors, including in Newark, where its headquarters is located.
New Jersey families coping with missing persons cases can meet others and coordinate search efforts with police at an event in Newark.
The gap between black and white infant deaths in New Jersey may stand as high as 3-to-1, state officials say.
For Newark native Michael B. Jordan of "Black Panther" and "Creed" fame, choosing a date to this year's Oscars was simple.
Daise the dog made it back home to her family… just in time for National Love Your Pet Day.
Nonprofit Releases New Jobs Report Showing Impressive Career Outcomes for Underrepresented College Students
As the shot clock wound down at a Newark hospital, little Kobe was born late on Jan. 8… the jersey number of his basketball namesake.
The 34-bed Women’s Health Unit at Newark Beth Israel has private rooms with wi-fi access, lounge chairs and a private bathroom.
KIPP New Jersey: The annual event is a chance for fathers and male mentors to show solidarity and support for their children.
Elementary Education student teaching agreements
Winner of Newark NJ 1st Pageant
The first Black Breastfeeding Week event in Newark will take place on Aug. 25.
Community Service Project Supports Patients at RWJBarnabas Health’s Children's Hospital of New Jersey at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
RVSA hosted 25 Fellows from the Mandela Washington Fellowship Institute to highlight the importance of organic waste management.
New Housing Director and Board of Commissioners Bring Back Annual Event to Benefit Newark Students
The punishment if a Newark minor gets caught more than 100 yards from their home during curfew? Fines up to $1K for repeat offenders.
The elderly and the sick have nowhere to go
Rutgers University-Newark and Newark Public Schools are teaming up to host a free, public event for local undocumented immigrant families.
Saleen Martin, 13, of Newark, was last seen in a black flight jacket and a North Star Academy school uniform, police said. He's now safe.
Participants will spend the night sleeping outside the Prudential Center in cardboard boxes and sleeping bags, organizers said.
With some love and support from her community, a Newark mother of four has moved from dark days to a bright future.
“While police are actively searching for David, we seek the public’s assistance in quickly locating him and returning him to his family."
It’s known as “The Conversation.” And it’s something that more and more black parents are having with their kids, US Sen. Cory Booker says.
A child’s unruly behavior “tortured” passengers aboard the international flight. But some say that a little empathy may be in order.
For 15 years in a row, dozens of Newark residents have gotten married on Valentine’s Day at the Newark Municipal Court.
Newark Beth Israel Hospital has seen a 35% rise in flu patients from last year. Here’s what you need to know about visiting policies.