Police used a tracker to trace the stolen vehicle. When the carjacker spotted them, he tried to drive away, authorities said.
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Asia Norton is running for Newark City Council in the South Ward. Learn more about her campaign platform and qualifications here.
The NJ Transit was engulfed in flames as passengers were evacuated.
A fragmented rebellion meets entrenched power brokers. Newark’s 2026 election is now a block-by-block proxy war for the city.
New survey finds nearly 6 in 10 Americans rely on tax refunds to cover basic expenses as financial pressure continues.
The New Jersey senator wants to pay for the cuts by raising taxes on big corporations and the “ultra-wealthy.”
A fire truck responding to the fire was hit by a car and knocked out of service, reports said.
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One of the “best Jewish delis in America” has earned yet another bragging right.
It didn’t fix everything – but it made a big impact on Newark, advocates say.
New Jersey is trying to beef up its solar power – and it may help to lower your electricity bill, Gov. Mikie Sherrill says.
The driver had his car towed to a junkyard to destroy the evidence, prosecutors said.
New Jersey is one of many states that have been deluged with “disinformation” over the past few years, advocates say.
Funds Will Drive Ongoing Family Success Initiatives Across New Jersey
“Newark’s Latina community has always been one of our city’s greatest strengths.”
A whole lot of funny business recently took place at the Prudential Center in New Jersey.
Veterans who have entered the criminal justice system face challenges such as employment barriers and housing.
Here’s who earned funding in Newark this year.
A new national survey finds 52% of U.S. adults use artificial intelligence every week, signaling a rapid shift toward mainstream dependency.
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating following the incident at Newark Liberty International Airport on Tuesday morning.
The New Jersey Turnpike Authority Board can move forward with a $6.7 billion plan to rebuild the Newark Bay Bridge.
The victim, who has not yet been identified, was pronounced deceased at the scene, authorities said.
Drive one of these cars? You might want to beef up your security, Newark police say.
One of America’s best-kept culinary secrets can be found in Essex County, a new report says.
A jury recently convicted an Essex County man of murder after he robbed two people on New Year’s Eve in 2023.
Essex County Executive Joe DiVincenzo Jr. spoke about affordability, health care, education and infrastructure.
Grammy Award-winning producer Jerry “Wonda” Duplessis made an inspiring trip back to his old high school – and he brought some gifts.
Here’s when the snow and rain will begin in Newark, forecasters say.
A new WalletHub study puts the Garden State high in vanity and greed, yet dead last in excesses and vices, flipping some classic Jersey ster
Thousands raised for Imagine's support groups
Why were those sirens wailing? Patch recaps some of Essex County’s recent public safety, police, fire and EMS stories.
What is Ramadan? Why will Muslim residents be fasting? And how can non-Muslims better understand one of the most sacred months of the year?
“We’re not slave catchers,” the city’s mayor said.
In Newark, the right to bring the flag into public schools was secured in 1971 after a massive citywide student movement.
A missing Essex County man was last seen more than a month ago, authorities said.
"If you still believe that immigration enforcement only affects illegal immigrants, take a look at what happened today," an advocate said.
“We hope these lengthy sentences send a clear message that vigilante justice will not be tolerated,” a county prosecutor said.