She was born at Exit 13A, Newark Airport/Elizabeth, Dec. 15. But things really got scary when her breathing slowed and she stopped crying.
In the space of a month, 20 children have been referred to Newark Cares, a program that helps kids exposed to violence, arrests and trauma.
Bathsheba Sumter was finally seeing rays of sunshine after a long series of cloudy days. And then tragedy struck.
The "Afro Beat Fest" will take place on July 15 in downtown Newark’s Military Park.
Celest and Jessica Quintana’s unique family relationship is leading to success in the Newark area.
A Newark resident has a tale to tell you about the friendliest, sweetest, 110-pound “monster” that he’s ever met.
Tell us about a funny moment you’ve shared with your dog, cat or other animal companion, Newark. We’ll showcase the best replies.
Published annually since 1997, Newark Kids Count tracks key trends in child health and well-being in New Jersey’s largest city.
“There are few things more special to a girl than her father’s love.”
The Touch Tunnel at the Liberty Science Center in Jersey City was the site of an unusually clever proposal.
The Rutgers professors – who live with 6 rescue dogs – say that their companions are “refugees.” Do you agree?
The touching reunion took place at a law enforcement job fair at the Rutgers Newark campus.
Family magazine lists 508 New Jersey towns. See the entire Essex County ranking list here.
The Building on Books Big Bash takes place Saturday, March 5 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
How much debt does the average Newark resident have racked up on their credit card? Find out what one study says here.
How old should a child be to fly alone? Take our reader poll here.
“It’s not cool to be the cool parent,” an Essex County mother says. See 9 more child-rearing tips here.
Somehow, seeing New York City in ruins, with all that destruction, this New Jersey family - my family - found a way to heal.
Does your child need a new car or booster seat? They might, as of September 1.
Nonprofit is currently recruiting students for the first class of its “College Scholars.”
Trends include low household income and high child care costs.
Contest is open to all high school artists in 10th District, including Newark.
The 13th annual event will raise funds to support rehabilitation research and employment initiatives to help people with disabilities.
Patch readers told us who the "Everyday Inspirations" in their communities are, and we're sharing their stories and the work they've done locally.
The movie, in stores July 22, is about a real-life boy who says he went to Heaven and met Jesus during surgery. We spoke with the family behind the film about how it can help start a discussion in your town.
A New York woman is so good at bargain shopping that she's used her skills to donate groceries and other goods to charity. Learn how you can follow her lead locally.
As a part of our "Everyday Inspirations" series, we look at how children across the country are making big impacts locally.
After losing three people close to her in eight months, Edie Elkan picked up a harp for the first time in 28 years. Now she runs a program training others to play the instrument for patients in hospitals.
Patch wants to share stories about people who work every day to change others' lives for the better.
'Season of Giving' included gifts of coats, food and more.
Team makes contribution supporting visual arts instruction
Students, alumni, staff donate toys for needy Newark youth
Gifts, pictures with Santa and more planned at annual event.
Group sponsored gift-card giveaway
There's still a little time to get packages delivered before Christmas.
Patch's Pet of the Week
The East Ward's Chestnut Street house is nearly a century old
Newark Patch's Pet of the Week