Could 'intellectual disability' delay N.J. death penalty case?
Defense lawyers for Farad Roland say they need time to gather information about his intellectual ability. NEWARK -- The death-penalty trial date for Farad Roland, the alleged Newark gang member...
View ArticlePolice make arrest in Newark shooting
No one was hurt in shooting last month. NEWARK -- City police have arrested a man wanted for a shooting on Irvine Turner Boulevard last month, the department said in a statement. Police heard cries...
View ArticleNewark police looking for family of 2 dead men
Newark police looking for family of 2 dead men NEWARK -- Police are looking for next-of-kin who died within the space of a week, the department said in a statement Monday. On March 10, police found...
View ArticleArctic blast pushing N.J. temps south. How long will it last?
More cold mornings are in store for New Jersey this week as chilly spring weather pattern lingers. Watch video Remember that winter-like chill you felt when you went outside on Sunday morning? Well,...
View ArticleNewark tries to toss lawsuit by fire captain charged with impersonating cop
Newark is asking a judge to dismiss the whistleblower lawsuit from Anthony Graves NEWARK -- While Union County authorities have charged Newark fire Capt. Anthony Graves with impersonating a police...
View ArticleMichelle Obama coming to a N.J. school this week
The First Lady will help students plant their school garden. Watch video NEWARK -- First Lady Michelle Obama is scheduled to visit a charter school in Newark this week as part of a tour highlighting...
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Know your Jersey geography? Take this quiz
The Garden State is full of quirky, illogical geographical entities South Hackensack, which is located in three different parts of Begen County, is less than three-quarters of a square mile in...
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Where to eat now in N.J.: The 10 hottest restaurants for April
Two farm-to-table restaurants, a new waterfront restaurant in North Jersey, and the choice for best talian restaurant in N.J. top our list for April NJ.com has launched a new regular feature, "Where...
View ArticleEverything you need to know about Newark's school board election
The city will elect three new members to its School Advisory Board on April 19 NEWARK - Voters will head to the polls in less than two weeks to choose three new members of the city's School Advisory...
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3 arrested on drug charges in Irvington undercover operation
Both men are believed to be members of the Bloods gang, officials said. Angel Kearney (file photo) IRIVINGTON -- Two alleged male gang members and a female suspect were arraigned Tuesday on multiple...
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Newark recalls King's assassination 48 years ago Monday
Their spirits undampened by rain, civil rights activists gather at a statue of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on the anniversary of his death, noting that the struggle for civil rights continues Watch...
View ArticleMan allegedly stabbed during fight at Montclair State University arena
University police received a call about a fight and stabbing at the Floyd Hall Arena late Monday night. LITTLE FALLS -- A Cedar Grove man is facing charges after he allegedly stabbed a man while...
View ArticleChristie not ready to back mandatory school water testing for lead
Find out what the governor said about lawmakers' proposals to address lead in school drinking water. TRENTON -- Gov. Chris Christie doesn't want to make a knee-jerk reaction to elevated lead levels...
View ArticleIn Irvington, fingers point while apartments crumble
Union organizes tenants to protest plans by the Irving Housing Authority to outsource maintenance. The agency director says employees don't have the skills for needed repairs. Watch video IRVINGTON --...
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Christie changes his mind and commits $10M to remove lead threat from old homes
The money will be used to investigate and clean up as many as 500 homes in New Jersey. TRENTON -- In an about-face, Gov. Chris Christie announced Tuesday the state will commit $10 million to this year...
View ArticleNewark firefighter indicted for allegedly selling pirated DVDs from comic shop
Captain Jose Robles of the Newark Fire Department has been indicted on charges he sold thousands in pirated DVDs out of his Newark comic book shop. NEWARK -- Comic books and graphic novels aren't all...
View ArticleMan who allegedly disciplined son with cord arrested in Newark
A burglary suspect and a man accused of child endangerment were both arrested in Newark. NEWARK -- A suspect wanted for burglary and a second man accused of child endangerment were arrested Monday,...
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Suspect in Fairfield car theft arrested, other thefts under investigation
A Newark man was charged with car thefts in Mendham and Fairfield FAIRFIELD -- A Newark man was linked to the theft of a car from a Philip Drive home after he was caught while in possession of a...
View ArticleExplore N.J. with these 8 nature walks and talks
Inside Jersey went in search of opportunities to get off the couch and out of the house. THERE'S SOMETHING about April that makes you want to quote Alexander Pope: "Hope springs eternal in the human...
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Seton Hall receives one of the largest donations in school history
The $5 million gift is going toward several school initiatives, including scholarships and athletic facility upgrades. SOUTH ORANGE — Seton Hall is set to receive one of the largest donations in the...
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