More than three dozen candidates are running in Newark’s upcoming municipal election.
The arrival of federal immigration officers in Newark has been met with a mixed reception.
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.”
Violence gripped the neighborhood on November 15, 2025 that killed three people, but the Muslims fearlessly practice Al-Islam around block.
Dr. Mahogany L. Browne on Building Spaces Where Black Women Are Simply Held
A history-making sumo wrestler from New Jersey will be among the athletes battling it out at the Prudential Center.
The essential religious items helped detainees to observe the Ramadan holiday.
Newark police recently announced a wave of arrests as part of their monthly warrant roundup.
Authorities ordered a temporary ground stop at the busy airport on Monday – here’s why.
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The massive hiking/biking path will cross through Bloomfield, Belleville, Glen Ridge, Jersey City, Kearny, Montclair, Newark and Secaucus.
Winter is officially over in Newark.
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.
Police departments across Essex County have been releasing warnings about the scam this week. Here’s how to protect yourself.
"Peak bloom" is just around the bend for the largest collection of cherry blossom trees in the nation.
The Bulldogs' dominant season included multiple championship titles at the conference, county and sectional levels.
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The missing teen got out of his friend’s car and fled without explanation. He reportedly said he wanted to go to a state park.
A police search for the suspect continues, authorities said.
A man attacked a woman who was walking her dogs. Then he sexually assaulted a juvenile and threatened to kill him, prosecutors say.
Join the Newark Public Library's grand opening and ribbon-cutting of the New Jersey Hispanic Research and Information Center!
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"It is so great that in the middle of Women’s History Month, these young women made history."
The Malcolm X Shabazz High School boys basketball team triumphed in the NJSIAA Group 1 State Championship.
National Poison Prevention Week Highlights Simple Everyday Actions That Reduce Injuries
It’s the first Academy Award victory for the New Jersey native, who "has never forgotten where he came from."
Experts say that a decrease in school aid – or even a flat number – can trigger an increase in property taxes for a town’s homeowners.
The explosion forced dozens of evacuations and more than 20 people into temporary shelter, the Red Cross of New Jersey said.
New Jersey is filled with humor, inspiration and kindness. Here are seven stories to make you smile from Essex County.
Join the Newark Public Library community celebration honoring Stephen Crane with a commemorative plaque unveiling.
The “difficult to see” videos show the fatal shooting of Wali Bey, a lifelong Essex County resident and father of two children.
One of the biggest celebrations of Portuguese culture on the East Coast will return to New Jersey this spring. Here's what to expect.
The symphony is planning to hold 54 mainstage programs in five New Jersey cities. See the schedule here.
The event at Great Oaks Legacy Charter School is free and open to the public.
“This is more than a wellness center – it’s the physical embodiment of what our community has demanded and deserves.”
The construction work is part of a $31.7 million project to replace bridge decks on the busy highway.
Rutgers Health researchers study a strategy for generating grassroots awareness of the prevalence and marketing of ultra-processed food
Activists want the district to dump a company that allegedly contracts with ICE. It’s not so simple, school administrators say – here’s why.
These Newark students are getting their oars in the water through a partnership between the school district and Brick City Rowing.