“We believe our workers deserve a living wage … and the community deserves a world-class library.”
A New Jersey woman spent two weeks in prison after a case of mistaken identity. She can't sue the cops who arrested her, a court says.
Every battle has a human toll. And the same is true for the War on Drugs, advocates say.
“There’s no explanation why this guy stayed in jail,” his attorney said. “It’s a mystery.”
Flights from the Midwest and South destined for Newark have not been permitted to take off, and departing flights are delayed, the FAA said.
The wheels are apparently in motion on a controversial proposal to expand the New Jersey Turnpike’s footprint in North Jersey.
There is a new pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, and many New Jersey residents could be eligible, advocates say.
Equal pay, discrimination, harassment and retaliation. They are concepts you should know – and be ready to fight for, advocates say.
Nearly 200 years ago, Nat Turner led a bloody uprising against slavery. It is still remembered to this day in Newark, New Jersey.
U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez will resign soon. George Helmy will take his place – until voters make a permanent choice in the 2024 election.
Supervisors at the largest county prison in New Jersey say they’re fed up with the way the jail is being run – here’s why.
Cancer is the second-deadliest killer in New Jersey's federal and state prisons. Here's number one, a study says.
A new state law will hit employers who threaten immigrant workers in order to cover up labor violations where it hurts: their wallets.
Dozens of clergy members asked LaMonica McIver to join their fight against a controversial proposal from a prison company. Here's her reply.
The federal government may classify cannabis as a lower-risk drug. Supporters of “rescheduling” include Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey.
Candidates with New Jersey’s largest third-party support immigration reform, slashing taxes and ending wars. Meet the 2024 slate here.
Newark activists marched in the city to mourn for Sonya Massey as part of a national campaign against “police brutality.”
A rally will be held in Newark as part of a national day of mourning for Massey, who was killed by a sheriff’s deputy in her Illinois home.
A major effort to replace nearly 5,400 lead service lines in Irvington is underway.
Harris is getting major support for her presidential campaign in Essex County, New Jersey. Here’s what some people are saying.
The Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission says it needs to build a new power plant in Newark. Critics have been fighting the plan for years.
Andre Speight is lining up to replace Councilwoman LaMonica McIver if she moves on to a U.S. Congress post.
McIver, who is running to replace the late Rep. Donald Payne Jr., has seen ringing endorsements from some high-profile names in New Jersey.
Voters in New Jersey's 10th District have been without a voice in Congress since the death of U.S. Rep. Donald Payne Jr.
The municipal budget has been introduced. Here’s what it many mean for homeowners’ taxes in Newark.
The race to replace the late U.S. Rep. Donald Payne Jr. in New Jersey is approaching its first major milepost: a special primary election.
The annual march pays homage to the infamous 1967 race riots in Newark – what some are now calling a “rebellion.”
The arrest of an anti-violence activist in Newark has sparked a renewed look into the city’s revamped approach to fighting crime.
Three firefighters in North Jersey have died battling blazes over the past year. These proposed laws would help prevent future tragedies.
Tired of huge tuition hikes at colleges and universities in New Jersey? A proposed state law would put a stop to that, its supporters say.
LaMonica McIver: “Across the Garden State, the message is clear: voters are tuning out rather than showing up.”
The state budget will make a big impact on taxes, schools and transportation. Here’s the short version – plus a deeper dive into the action.
After getting 20 continuances for his high-profile court case, Carmelo Garcia has pleaded guilty to three counts, prosecutors said.
A sweeping new package of bills was introduced in New Jersey on the anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark decision on abortion.
The Essex GOP Committee now has its first vice chair from Newark in 15 years. Residents from Cedar Grove and Maplewood were re-elected.
Domestic violence victims who committed a crime against their abuser will be some of the people eligible for an early release in New Jersey.
An annual “Juneteenth March and Rally for Reparations” will return to Newark this year.
Cory Booker of Newark spoke with Montclair’s Stephen Colbert on “The Late Show.” Trump appeared at a UFC match at the Prudential Center.
“Raided” or “peacefully dismantled?” Protesters and authorities are giving clashing accounts of what happened at the Gaza solidarity camp.
A private prison company with a dodgy record wants to open an immigration detention center in Newark. It’s a bad idea, Cory Booker says.