N.J. man arrested for having cocaine in luggage, police say
The Livingston resident allegedly was carrying 35 bags of cocaine in his hands and luggage, police said. NEWARK -- A Livingston man was arrested Monday at Newark Liberty International Airport after he...
View ArticleForget cherry blossoms -- N.J. also home to nation's largest collection of...
The Essex County Presby Memorial Iris Gardens are now in bloom. MONTCLAIR -- New Jersey's got some fine foliage. Each spring, throngs of people head to Newark to check out the country's largest...
View ArticleNewark's Uber deal model for another major U.S. airport, report says
Atlanta officials may reportedly changed their planned agreement with Uber after visiting Newark last week. NEWARK -- An agreement between Uber and the state's largest city may now serve as an example...
View ArticleShooting leaves 15-year-old injured in Newark
Teen listed in stable condition NEWARK -- A 15-year-old boy was in stable condition after he was shot in the city late Tuesday, authorities said. The teen was wounded around 9 p.m. near Clinton Place...
View ArticleBakery deliveryman shot at during Bloomfield robbery attempt
BLOOMFIELD —Police are searching for a robbery suspect who pistol-whipped and shot at his victim, according to published reports. The victim, a bakery deliveryman, was inside his truck near N. 13th...
View Article$2K reward offered for info on Newark robbery suspect
A man in a football jersey robbed a Lyons Avenue store Tuesday, police said. NEWARK -- Police are searching for a man who robbed a store Tuesday afternoon and assaulting someone working in the store...
View ArticleVintage photos of N.J. in the 1960s
It's impossible to define the tumultuous 1960s in any one context. Carol Clark, writing on esciencecommons.blogspot.com, notes "scientists have long known, based on interviews with adults, that most...
View ArticleA roadmap to Rutgers graduation ceremonies
More than 30 events will be held to celebrate the graduation of an estimated 16,944 Rutgers University students, capped by the visit of the president to mark the 250th anniversary of the state...
View ArticleTrack & Field's Fab 50: Ranking N.J.'s top male athletes, Nos. 1-35
Who is the best of the best in New Jersey track and field? NJ.com tries to answer that question this season with the brand new Fab 50 individual male rankings. Check back each week for five new...
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'St. Elmo's Fire' hit Newark flight on which 17 were hurt, authorities say
A phenomenon known as "St. Elmo's Fire" preceded turbulence on 2013 flight from Newark to Ireland in which 17 people were hurt. A phenomenon known as "St. Elmo's Fire" preceded turbulence on 2013...
View ArticleMan charged in Harrison burglary was wearing a watch stolen the day before,...
A 43-year-old Newark felon who is on probation has been charged with breaking into a Harrison home last month and police say when he was arrested that day he was in possession items stolen during a...
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N.J. Amtrak crash survivor 1 year later: 'Every breath I take, I'm impacted'
A New Jersey man who survived the train derailment that killed eight people looks back on the crash a year later. PHILADELPHIA -- Judy Hewett knew only that she had to get to her husband. The voice on...
View Article15 stars on latest boys lacrosse Player of the Year watch list
15 players are highlighted in the latest NJ.com boys lacrosse Player of the Year watch.
View Article2nd suspect in Newark carjacking arrested
A car was taken at gunpoint in Newark last month, cops said. NEWARK -- An Irvington man wanted in connection with a carjacking April 25 has been arrested, Acting Public Safety Director Anthony Ambrose...
View ArticleTake this week's New Jersey news quiz
A perfect score earns you the glory you can only attain by acing an online quiz. If you're like most New Jerseyans, you devour countless local news stories on NJ.com each week. Now, it's time to prove...
View ArticleMan suffers minor injuries after being struck by train in Orange
The victim was struck around 8 p.m. Thursday ORANGE -- A man who was trespassing was hit by a train Thursday night but suffered only non-life-threatening injuries, an NJ Transit spokesman said. The...
View ArticleThree-day festival celebrates Newark's 350 years of history
Newark is celebrating 350 years of history with festive jubilee events that highlight the city through art, culture and its diverse communities. Yolanda Stokes had a few birthday fliers left to give...
View Article'Nanny cam' jury told to 'disregard' former officer's ID of suspect in video
A judge in the 'nanny cam' trial threw out testimony from a police lieutenant who said he could identify the suspect in two videos. NEWARK -- Jurors in the 'nanny cam' home invasion case were told...
View Article9 things you should do to speed up your wait at airport security
As the summer travel season draws near, the TSA is urging passengers to be prepared when they arrive at security checkpoints. Watch video NEWARK -- Laptops removed from their bags. Cell phones, keys...
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