The lawsuit claims that negligence contributed to a 2-year-old child’s death – here’s why.
A roof collapse forced a busy New Jersey shelter to seek urgent fosters for dozens of dogs. Many are now thriving – and ready for adoption.
Newark police arrested several people accused of violent crimes during their latest wanted fugitive sweep.
A state law that regulates what school board members are allowed to discuss in public also has a dark side, critics say.
LaMonica McIver, a Democrat from New Jersey, says the charges are politically motivated. Watch video footage of the incident here.
The trend was seen in nearly all of the state’s largest cities, officials reported.
"How long will U.S. troops be in Venezuela?" a local activist questioned. "Will it be 20 years like Afghanistan?"
Two shootings took place on New Year’s Day. Each happened within about 10 minutes of each other, authorities say.
A hospital in Newark welcomed its first baby of 2026 on New Year's Day.
Rutgers is getting $13 million in state funding to test out some cutting-edge technology in New Jersey.
New Jersey's largest city has seen its lowest number of murders in more than seven decades, city officials say.
Deadly shootings. Tragic fires. Heartbreaking crashes. Vigilante justice. A prison escape. Here are the year’s top stories in Essex County.
Donations benefit The Apostles' House, Community Foodbank of NJ, Foodbank of South Jersey
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“With the shelter already full, the sudden loss of this critical kennel space is devastating,” the Associated Humane Societies-Newark said.
Joseph McCallum Jr., a former city council member in Newark, pleaded guilty to a real estate-related bribery scheme.
“This is what real-world learning looks like – when students use their voices, their hearts, and their education to uplift others.”
Authorities say the Bradley Court apartments have seen other recent crimes, including fatal shootings and an "open-air narcotics market."
Youth Consultation Service is offering free autism evaluations for children under 5 living in East Orange, Newark, Irvington, and Orange.
Celebrating JOY, creativity, and community at The Newark Museum of Art.
Impact100 Essex’s grant program supports smaller nonprofits that are led by people of color.
Here are some local updates to know for New Year’s Day in Newark.
The students will attend Cornell, Brown and Columbia. Here's what they will be studying.
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The non-NJ resident was in at least two terminals while infected with measles, officials said.
Flights are being cancelled hours before snow is expected to touchdown in New Jersey.
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The archdiocese has been reaching out to neighbors in need with a series of holiday giveaway events in Newark, Elizabeth and Jersey City.
“This is how pollution becomes disease – and how zoning decisions become life-or-death issues for our community,” an advocate said.
Travel disruptions are “likely” for the region, weather forecasters say.
Fueling local businesses, spotlighting entrepreneurs, and showcasing Newark’s creative capital.
A popular winter village in New Jersey’s largest city has been helping to create some fond holiday memories – including a marriage proposal.
Police are asking for the public’s help finding a missing, 17-year-old girl in Essex County, authorities said Tuesday.
Essex County has seen several big lottery wins in the past week, including a $500,000 Powerball winner.
Four people were shot at a local music studio. One man has been charged with murder. Another fired in “self-defense,” police say.
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Delays and cancellations are stacking up at a busy New Jersey airport on Friday.
A Haitian native accused of entering the country illegally died after being imprisoned at Delaney Hall. Here's what we know so far.