Large Crowd Protests Trump In Newark At No Kings Rally: 'Racist, Fascist And Unjust'

Demands included an end to the Iran war and the abolition of ICE. Other slogans included “Tax The Rich” and “Health Care For All.”

Here's Who Is Running For Irvington Mayor, Council: Election 2026

Mayor Tony Vauss is facing a challenge from Paul Inman. Three at-large seats on the town council are also up for election.

Newark Election 2026: See List Of Candidates For Mayor, City Council

More than three dozen candidates are running in Newark’s upcoming municipal election.

Another ‘No Kings’ Protest Will Take Place In Newark: Here’s When

President Trump has fired back at protesters, denying that he is a “king” and saying that he “works his ass off to make our country great.”

9 New Bills From Essex County Lawmakers: Housing, Taxes, Schools, Data Centers

State legislators from Essex County have been busy in the halls of Trenton. Catch up with some of the latest laws they've been proposing.

McIver Gives NJ-10 ‘State Of District’: Congresswoman Bashes Trump, Touts Funding

WATCH: “The president thinks intimidation will quiet us – but he doesn't know the Tenth District.”

Former Newark School Board Member, Attorney Launches Campaign For City Council

Asia Norton is running for Newark City Council in the South Ward. Learn more about her campaign platform and qualifications here.

Street Fight 2.0: The Bare-Knuckle Brawl for the Soul of Newark

A fragmented rebellion meets entrenched power brokers. Newark’s 2026 election is now a block-by-block proxy war for the city.

Cory Booker Pitches Plan To End Federal Income Tax For These Households

The New Jersey senator wants to pay for the cuts by raising taxes on big corporations and the “ultra-wealthy.”

Decade-Long Effort To Reform Newark Police Paid Off, New Report Says

It didn’t fix everything – but it made a big impact on Newark, advocates say.

Sunshine And Batteries: NJ Makes 3 Big Moves On Solar Power Under Sherrill Administration

New Jersey is trying to beef up its solar power – and it may help to lower your electricity bill, Gov. Mikie Sherrill says.

How To Spot ‘Junk News’ In 10 Seconds: Watchdog Group Offers Tips For Readers

New Jersey is one of many states that have been deluged with “disinformation” over the past few years, advocates say.

New Program Helps NJ Veterans Get Back On Their Feet After Prison Terms

Veterans who have entered the criminal justice system face challenges such as employment barriers and housing.

Newark Nonprofits Score Coveted Community Grants From County

Here’s who earned funding in Newark this year.

DiVincenzo Gives 2026 'State Of Essex County' Speech: Here's What He Said

Essex County Executive Joe DiVincenzo Jr. spoke about affordability, health care, education and infrastructure.

Newark Bans ICE From Launching Warrantless Raids On City-Owned Property

“We’re not slave catchers,” the city’s mayor said.

Outcry Continues In Newark After ICE Car Chase; Feds Blame Driver For Crash That Hospitalized 3 Kids

"If you still believe that immigration enforcement only affects illegal immigrants, take a look at what happened today," an advocate said.

ICE Chases Driver Through Blizzard-Clogged NJ Streets, Mayor Says

“Somebody could have been killed in Newark today,” the city's mayor said.

Toddler’s Fatal Fall In Newark Sparks Calls For Stricter Code Regulations

“That grief demands action,” a New Jersey lawmaker said.

NJ Libertarians Call To ‘Abolish ICE,’ Remove Bondi Over Epstein Files

“Nothing should arouse the ire of a libertarian more than having federal agents detaining people on the streets without probable cause.”

‘Newark’s Worst Landlords’: City Will Compile Annual List, Mayor Says

“This executive order puts more teeth in our laws to keep landlords in line,” Ras Baraka said.

NJ Lt. Gov., Rutgers-Newark Leader Honored At African American History Gala

Dale Caldwell, the state’s new lieutenant governor, and Rutgers-Newark chancellor Tonya Smith-Jackson each earned awards from Essex County.

Council Seeks Council Seat In Newark, Launches Re-Election Campaign In South Ward

“Serving the people of the South Ward has been an honor, and the work is far from done,” Patrick Council said.

NJ Congresswomen Make Moves To Stop ICE

One bill would stop “courtroom arrests” of immigrants at citizenship hearings. Another would ban ICE from blocking their license plates.

Letter From NJ ICE Facility Details Conditions

Their letter begins with a plea for understanding: “We’d like to apologize for the way we entered the United States.”

Longtime Newark City Councilman Won’t Run Again This Year, He Says

Carlos Gonzalez offered an endorsement for his at-large seat on the council – here’s who he named.

Altarik White Launches Campaign For Newark City Council: Here's His Platform

"I’m running for council member-at-large because I believe in a Newark where everyone—not just a few—has the chance to thrive."

Irvington Pushes Back Against Scathing ‘Opioid’ Report From NJ Comptroller

“This is not a disagreement over policy – it is a breakdown of law, process and fairness,” the town’s mayor said.

NJ Congressional Dems Back Effort To Ban Private Prison Contracts With ICE

Sen. Cory Booker: "Delaney Hall, and every detention center like it, are a moral stain on our country."

High-Ranking NJ Religious Leader Pleads For Peace On World Stage

“Escalating threats and armed conflict risk destroying international relations and plunging the world into incalculable suffering.”

Newark Mayor, Top Cop Comment On Fatal MLK Day Police Shooting

A police officer shot two suspects in Newark. No officers were wounded, authorities said.

Road Closures Planned For Mikie Sherrill Inauguration In Newark

When Sherrill takes her oath of office as the 57th governor of New Jersey, she will do so in the state’s largest city.

NJ’s Largest Court Vicinage Will Soon Have New Judge At The Helm

Avion Benjamin will take the reins in Essex County from Sheila Venable, who is retiring after two decades on the bench.

NJ Governor Orders Flags Lowered To Mourn Dick Zimmer, Sponsor Of ‘Megan’s Law’

Zimmer, a Republican who has deep ties to Essex County, also championed fiscal responsibility and government transparency.

Essex County Installs Restrooms Near ICE Detention Center After Complaints

Visitors say they're being left outside to bake in the summer and freeze in the winter. Now, they at least have a place to use the bathroom.

Support Grows For MLK ‘March Of Resistance’ In Newark, Organizers Say

More than 200 social justice organizations are endorsing a “Martin Luther King March Of Resistance” that will take place in New Jersey.

When Preservation Becomes Optional, Newark Demolishes Pathway To Affordability: Op-Ed

“Demolition of a landmarked structure is intended to be rare and permitted only when specific criteria are met.”

Muslim Asylum Seeker Jailed At Newark ICE Facility, Civil Rights Group Demands His Release

Sener Kalkan complied with all immigration requirements and check-ins, advocates say – and was taken into ICE custody anyway.

I Have To Urinate In A Garbage Can, Essex County Jail Worker Claims In Discrimination Lawsuit

A New Jersey woman says she took time off work to have surgery – and has faced retaliation after returning to the job.

Judge Denies NJ Congresswoman's Bid To Get Assault Charges Dropped After Clash Outside ICE Prison

LaMonica McIver, a Democrat from New Jersey, says the charges are politically motivated. Watch video footage of the incident here.