11 places you can show support for N.J.'s LGBTQ community
The state's gay community is dispersed throughout the state — but it is making it presence known.
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Newark man arrested with heroin, loaded gun, sheriff says
Surveillance operation came in response to complaints of drug dealing, according to sheriff Hakeem Telfair, 22 (Photo: Essex County jail) NEWARK -- Essex County Sheriff's Office narcotics detectives...
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A century in the making: New school building opens in Newark's East Ward
Officials opened the Oliver Street School Tuesday. Students at the school's official opening. (Courtesy Newark Public Schools) NEWARK -- For the first time in 104 years, there is a new school...
View ArticleWeequahic High School prom 2016 (Photos)
NEWARK —Weequahic High School students arrive at Nanina's In the Park in style for their 2016 prom held Dressed in gowns and tuxedos, the prom-goers were ready for a night of dancing, socializing and...
View ArticleReport of armed man prompts Nutley school lock down
Police say there are inconsistencies in the victim's account. NUTLEY -- Police ordered schools to hold students in place Wednesday afternoon after a local man said someone tried to rob him at...
View ArticleNewark Arts High School senior prom 2016 (PHOTOS)
Woodland Park - Newark Arts High School held its 2016 prom on June 15th at The Westmount Country Club in Woodland Park with students dancing to the music of DJ Brian Rodrigues. Be sure to check out...
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Vintage photos of education in N.J.
In the pre-internet days, a research project was way more involved than Googling a subject. According to my kids, school is much harder now than it was when I was a student. My son and daughter might...
View ArticleTrack & Field's Fab 50: Ranking N.J.'s top male athletes, Nos. 1-50
Who are 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...
View ArticleSchool community: 'Too Gay' banner is great. What does it mean?
A student's rainbow-hued art project hung on a high school has not been controversial within the South Orange-Maplewood community, though it has raised at least that one question. Watch video...
View ArticleDeaths from the drug that killed Prince are skyrocketing in N.J.
Fentanyl, which is 25 to 50 times more powerful than heroin, has become popular in New Jersey and is killing at an alarming rate. Fentanyl, an opioid up to 50 times more powerful than heroin, is...
View ArticleOfficials ID N.J. man who died after being found on street
Cause of death remains unclear NEWARK -- The Essex County Prosecutor's Office on Thursday identified the man who was pronounced dead after he was found lying unconscious on a city street. Richard...
View ArticleArmed carjacking spree nets N.J. man 20 years in federal prison
Jahleel McLendon pleaded guilty in 2014 to committing five carjackings in Newark in June of 2012. NEWARK -- Four years ago this month, Jahleel McLendon went on a rampage, traumatizing the people of...
View ArticleLongtime Wayne shoe store owner says it's a fitting time to close
Business is still going well at Richard's Shoes, Nick Olivia said, but as he and his partner, Robert Gimon, got older, they decided it was time to close the store WAYNE -- After 44 years of fitting...
View ArticleLottery for vouchers to help lower-income N.J. residents pay rent ends Friday
The deadline is Friday, June 17, at 5 p.m. TRENTON -- In what affordable housing advocates are calling a "huge opportunity" for lower-income New Jerseyans, the state is accepting applications for...
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Fighting deportation, detainee convicted of attempted murder dies
Honduran national was appealing immigration case The Essex County Correctional Facility in Newark (File photo) NEWARK -- A Honduran national, who was convicted of attempted murder and appealing his...
View ArticleSaks' American Dream could be employees' nightmare
The retailer warned that 137 employees could be laid off when it closes its Short Hills Mall store to open a branch at the American Dream mall in East Rutherford MILLBURN -- Saks 5th Avenue's move...
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Anti-graffiti mural pays homage to N.J. hip-hop (PHOTOS)
MC Rahem Brown, better know by his stage name Tame One of the Artifacts, created the project's first mural in East Orange this week as homage to New Jersey hip-hop. Watch video East Orange -- City...
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Man charged in hit-and-run that dragged, injured cop
A 27-year-old Newark man faces charges of hitting a Newark police officer with a car and fleeing from the scene. Rafael Perez, 27, faces several charges for a car accident in which he allegedly struck...
View ArticleTake this week's local news quiz
See if you can get all seven questions right. Time to see how well you recall the biggest NJ.com stories of the week gone by. Answer the seven multiple-choice questions below, and then brag on your...
View ArticleN.J. Muslim leaders condemn Florida shooting, defend their faith
Muslims in New Jersey condemn the massacre in Florida as they continue to spread the message that Islam embraces peace and not violence. The interfaith service for one of the world's most recognizable...
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