Youth Tennis Camps In Essex County Teach Leadership, ‘No Blame Problem Solving’

Launched this summer in East Orange, the training is expanding to Newark and Orange this fall.

Baseball Field Upgrades At Park In Newark Are A Homerun For Local Youth, Officials Say

A major project at Weequahic Park is complete. “I’m excited to get our players onto this field,” a high school athletic director said.

Kids In Newark Hospital Get Visit From Pro Hockey Players [PHOTOS]

Several New Jersey Devils players and draft picks visited a local hospital – joining one child to ring the bell on a final cancer treatment.

Newark Teen Scores Big Football Scholarship – And He Only Started Playing 3 Years Ago

“This is just the start,” he said. “There are greater things to do.”

Airborne Banner Above World Cup Match In NJ Advocates For Temp Workers

Organizers will be wearing soccer referee shirts and handing out “Yellow Cards” with know-your-rights information as the games continue.

Rutgers Professor: Here’s Why Soccer Is More Than A Game In Brazil

After Brazil faces Morocco in the FIFA World Cup competition, the results may work their way into one of Isadora Grevan’s classes.

Softball Fields At Irvington Park Will Get $2M In County Upgrades

“This will have a lasting impact on our softball program and demonstrates to our players that their hard work is appreciated.”

Free Youth Fishing Derby At Parks In Newark: 2026 Outdoor Events

Essex County’s fishing derbies are free and open to children 15 and under. Here's what to know if you plan to go.

Retired NFL Star Returns To Newark For Field Renaming In His Honor: WATCH

Tahir Whitehead: “My family is here; this is where my heart is.”

Sumo Champs Will Bump Chests At NJ Tournament, Including Trailblazing Wrestler-Turned CEO

A history-making sumo wrestler from New Jersey will be among the athletes battling it out at the Prudential Center.

Malcolm X Shabazz High School Indoor Track Team Caps Historic Season

The Bulldogs' dominant season included multiple championship titles at the conference, county and sectional levels.

High School Boys Basketball Team From Newark Wins State Championship

The Malcolm X Shabazz High School boys basketball team triumphed in the NJSIAA Group 1 State Championship.

Newark Students Are Rowing To Success With New Pilot Program

These Newark students are getting their oars in the water through a partnership between the school district and Brick City Rowing.

North Jersey Baseball Guru Gets Heart Transplant, Returns To Coaching (VIDEO)

A surprise birthday party and reunion with his medical team was a home run with Lou DiChiaro, a former pro baseball player-turned coach.

Malcolm X Shabazz Track & Field Is Having A Banner Winter Season In Newark

The team has secured major championships, national rankings and a return trip to one of the most prestigious indoor meets in the world.

Where To Watch The Big Game Near Newark

It’s the biggest football game of the year. Here are some local bars and taverns where you can root for the Seahawks – or the Patriots.

Barclays Center Needs Live Captioning, Deaf Sports Fan And Advocate Says: Op-Ed

Gary Noll, a deaf advocate for accessibility in New Jersey and New York, lays out his case for live captioning at a popular sports venue.

Former NFL Quarterback Ray Lucas Speaks To Newark Students About Opioid Addiction

When Lucas came to Newark, one student’s testimony brought him to tears.

FIFA World Cup In NJ Should Have Deaf American Sign Language Performers: Op-Ed

"I hope they consider having deaf American Sign Language anthem performers, as well as showing it on TV."

Newark School Of Data Science & Information Technology Wins Esports State Championship

It was the first Esports state title in both the school’s and the district’s history.

Olympic Gold Medalist Returns To Newark To Inspire Scholarship Students

Cullen Jones, an Olympic gold medalist swimmer, shared some wisdom and life lessons during an Alumni Night event in Essex County.

NJ Devils Help Young ‘Make-A-Wish’ Hockey Fans Score Some Magic Memories

Three young hockey fans got a chance to meet the team, skate on the ice, watch a Devils game from up close – and even take a Zamboni ride.

Newark HS Football Stars Show Guts On And Off The Field, Earn Award Nominations

Two talented high school football players from Newark have been nominated for a prestigious “Heart of a Giant Award.”

HS Quarterback From Newark Overcomes Size Difference On Field, Earns 'Heart Of Giant' Nomination

"Football taught me that if you have the heart, you can accomplish anything," the West Side High School standout said.

Football, Soccer, Track: Park In Newark Upgraded With New Playing Surfaces

A $1.5 million modernization project has crossed the finish line at the Rev. Ron Christian Athletic Complex.

$9.5M Renovation At County-Run Golf Course In Newark Crosses The Finish Line

Two former professional sports stars were among those applauding the upgrades at the Essex County Weequahic Golf Course.

Newark Marathoner, 79, Honors Late Son’s Legacy With ‘Stamina And Spirit’

A retired educator and marathon runner has channeled the grief of losing his son into a mission of healing, advocacy and healthy living.

Young Irvington Anglers Capture Prizes In County Fishing Derbies

They reeled 'em in – and nailed down some local bragging rights.

Young Newark Anglers Capture Prizes In County Fishing Derbies

They reeled 'em in – and nailed down some local bragging rights.

UFC Event In Newark Generated $26M, Got Visit From Trump

The Ultimate Fighting Championship broke a record when it came to New Jersey last year. It’s back for another round this weekend.

Youth Fishing Derbies At Parks In Newark: 2025 Events

Essex County is bringing back its annual fishing derbies, including events at Weequahic Park and Branch Brook Park.

Newark High School Track Team Ends Season As National Champs

The “Fantastic Four” of the Malcolm X Shabazz High School’s boys indoor track team have posted some dazzling relay times.

Newark HS Track Team Earns ‘Monumental’ First-Place Win

The Malcolm X Shabazz High School’s Boys Indoor Track Team was invited to the elite meet because of their strong winning season.

Irvington Boxers Will Get Chance To Shine At Prudential Center

Jean Pierre Valencia and Ghandi Romain will be fighting at the Prudential Center in Newark on Feb. 1.

Deaf NJ Sports Fan Continues To Push For Better Disability Access

More and more teams are catching on, Gary Noll says. Here are some encouraging updates from a die-hard sports fan.

NJ Devils Put Smile On Face Of Young Hockey Superfan Battling Cancer

The Devils hosted their annual Hockey Fights Cancer Night, inviting 12-year-old hockey fanatic Theo Koshenkov onto the ice in Newark.

Pickleball In Weequahic Park; Upgrades Also Made To Other Courts

A series of upgrades recently crossed the finish line at the county-run park in Newark.

Irvington Boxer Scores Big Knockout At Prudential Center In Newark

After seeing other local pugilists such as Shakur Stevenson fight at the arena, Jean Pierre Valencia enjoyed his own big moment at The Rock.

Irvington's Jean Pierre Valencia To Fight Oct. 12 At Prudential Center

The amateur standout turned unbeaten prospect will face Virginia's Cody Jenkins on October 12 in a four-round junior middleweight bout.

Upgrades At Ivy Hill Park In Essex County Cross The Finish Line

That’s a wrap for the work at Ivy Hill Park in Newark, county officials said.