'Not a random act,' police say of Newark double-shooting
One of the victims was an inmate on a work release program heading into work, according to police NEWARK -- Police are investigating the shooting of two people near the Logan Hall halfway house Monday...
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N.J.'s man on the moon says JFK was shooting for Mars first | The...
Montclair's own Buzz Aldrin explains how the United States ended up putting a man on the moon. By Paul Brubaker | The Backgrounder President John F. Kennedy, who challenged the nation to put a man on...
View ArticleGame breakers: N.J.'s 10 best big-play running backs and wide receivers
These running backs and wide receivers are a threat to take the ball the distance every time the ball is in their hands.
View ArticleFootball Top 20 for Sept. 3: Not even Week 1 and a new No. 1
Don Bosco fell in its opener and dropped in the rankings. See who replaced them in the rankings and how far they fell.
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School in Newark starts with bottled water, 98% of teachers in place
District officials say they are planning to reopen water fountains in October. NEWARK -- The 35,000 students who returned to the city's public schools Tuesday were greeted by a nearly full staff, new...
View ArticleSweeney sweeps up urban allies in fight against Christie's 'fairness formula'
Orange leaders pledged their support at a town hall meeting last week. ORANGE -- State Senate President Stephen Sweeney is on a mission to squash Gov. Chris Christie's school funding reform proposal,...
View ArticleBoys cross-country 2016 preseason runner rankings
Take a look at where the top runners in N.J. are ranked
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Man allegedly pulled gun on mother of his child near Newark park
Officers seized a loaded handgun, sheriff says Brian Wolfe, 29 (Photo: Essex County Sheriff's Office) NEWARK -- An Orange man was arrested after he allegedly threatened the mother of his child at...
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Officials announce charges in 15 Newark shootings, thank public for help
City and county authorities said two of the cases, one of them fatal, were solved thanks to tips from the public, whose trust in the Newark police seems to be strengthening NEWARK -- Newark and Essex...
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Wounded Newark robbery victim actually a robbery suspect, cops say
A Pittsburgh man was arrested in July after allegedly lying to police Jaunelle McNeal (Newark police) NEWARK -- Jaunelle McNeal arrived at University Hospital in late July with a gunshot wound,...
View Article20 cars burglarized in Labor Day Nutley spree
Police believe at least 3 people struck early in the morning Monday NUTLEY -- Police are searching for at least three people who broke into several cars this Labor Day weekend, including one man who...
View ArticleWhy doctors could soon drop patients who don't vaccinate their kids
New Jersey exemptions sought on religious grounds has grown from 1,641 in the 2005-06 academic year to 9,506 in the 2014-15 year. TRENTON -- The American Academy of Pediatrics last week issued a...
View Article12 key changes for N.J. high school football in 2016
A massive realignment, conference expansion, new playoff requirements and more are all among the battery of big changes on the gridiron this season.
View ArticleJudge tosses 'porn star' suit against former police director
A summary judgement has been issued in favor of former Orange Police Director Hakim Sims. ORANGE -- A lawsuit alleging that the former director of the Orange police department sexually harassed a...
View ArticleMan arrested after posing as cop in pictures, police say
Nutley police said they found the man in possession of a fake gun and other police paraphernalia. NUTLEY -- Taking photos of himself dressed up as a police officer and posing with a fake gun has...
View ArticleHarassment conviction should not cost officer job, appellate court confirms
John Warnock was an Essex County Sheriff's Officer when he was convicted of harassment, but acquitted of more serious charges in connection with a 2012 incident at a West Orange night club. NEWARK --...
View ArticleMurder trial begins for Newark man accused of dumping body in North Bergen
Jury selection began today for the trial of a Newark man charged with others in the homicide of a man whose body was dumped behind a North Bergen gas station in 2012. JERSEY CITY -- Jury selection...
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N.Y. man had heroin, needles and 3-year-old child in car, cops say
Newark police charged a 28-year-old New York man with drug possession and child endangerment on Saturday Newark police say the area of Lincoln and Mercer streets is where a 28-year-old New York man...
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Now you can text emergencies to 911 from anywhere in N.J.
Emergency call centers in all 21 counties are equipped with software to receive text messages to 911. Watch video PISCATAWAY -- New Jersey is joining a growing number of states that allow people in...
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