Strong thunderstorms leave thousands without power in N.J.
A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for the state until 10 p.m. Friday, according to the National Weather Service. Thousands of homes and businesses were without power in New Jersey Friday...
View ArticleThousands in N.J. remain without power after thunderstorms
Almost 4,000 homes and businesses were still in the dark. About 4,000 homes and businesses were still in the dark Saturday morning after thunderstorms traversed New Jersey on Friday afternoon. The...
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The top 10 summer day trips in Essex County
Our recommendations for where you and the family should head this summer. Watch video ESSEX COUNTY -- School is out, pools are open, and New Jersey families are on the prowl for summer fun. Want to...
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4 charged, 3 guns seized after traffic stop in Newark, authorities say
Four face weapons charges (File photo) NEWARK -- A traffic stop led Newark detectives to arrest four men on weapons charges and recover three guns Thursday in the city, authorities said. According to...
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Spike in homicides leaves N.J. city reeling
Plainfield saw four killings in 2015 and three in 2014. Six months into this year, that number is already at six. PLAINFIELD -- Willie Lee Major II was eating a frozen popsicle the last time his...
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Newark police operation brings 57 arrests, officials say
Public safety director announces ongoing crime fighting effort File photo NEWARK -- A four-day police operation in the city's Central Ward netted 57 arrests and more than 200 traffic summonses as...
View ArticleFamily of woman killed in fatal Parkway crash creates fundraiser
Donations would help the family of 56-year-old Esperanza Guardado-Quintani bury her in her hometown in El Salvador. ELIZABETH -- The family of a woman who was killed in a single-car crash Friday...
View ArticleMan shot after dispute in Newark
The man is in stable condition. NEWARK -- A man was shot Sunday morning on Springfield Avenue, Newark Public Safety Director Anthony Ambrose said. The man is in stable condition, Ambrose said. Police...
View Article2 men charged with gun possession in Newark
The two Newark men had a gun in the car at the John W. Hyatt housing complex Saturday night, police said. NEWARK -- Two city men were arrested Saturday night after officers found them with handguns at...
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N.J. pets in need: July 4, 2016
Dogs and cats throughout northern New Jersey need forever homes. It seems intuitive, but it's worth a reminder -- Fourth of July fireworks and fare don't necessarily mix with pets. Pets as well as...
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4-alarm Newark blaze displaces 28 residents, injures firefighter
More than 100 firefighters battled the blaze in four residential buildings NEWARK - A four-alarm blaze that spread to multiple buildings in Newark late Sunday displaced 28 residents and sent a...
View ArticleOnline campaign raises $17K for son of woman killed in 5-vehicle crash
The fundraiser was created to assure her 11-year-old son "has the opportunity to succeed in life, regardless of any unfortunate events that try to prevent that." WEST CALDWELL -- An online fundraiser...
View Article25 North Jersey Super Football Conference games we can't wait to see
The new league born this offseason is ready to go with several marquee matchups sure to have diehard fans salivating
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Newark man dies days after city shooting, authorities say
The man was shot on July 1, and died on July 4, officials said. No arrests have been made in the shooting. (File photo) NEWARK -- One man has died from injuries he sustained in a July 1 shooting,...
View ArticleNewark loses record it probably never wanted anyway
Snowfall record at Newark Liberty International Airport gets stripped away after weather experts finish review of the measurements. It's now official: The monster blizzard of January 2016 will not go...
View ArticleIt will feel like 100 degrees for several days this week, forecasters say
First widespread heat wave of 2016 summer to hit New Jersey this week, with steamy temperatures and high humidity. Get those air conditioners cranking. Most of New Jersey is facing its first official...
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3 Newark men arrested after airsoft gun, cocaine found in car
The men, ages 18, 19 and 22, were arrested during a West Windsor traffic stop WEST WINDSOR -- Three Newark men are facing various charges after police say an airsoft gun and crack cocaine were found...
View Article25-year-old Maplewood man killed outside Union home
A murder victim found outside a Union Township home was identified as 25-year-old Maplewood man. UNION -- Authorities identified a man found dead outside a Union Township home as a 25-year-old...
View ArticleGot an illness that marijuana could help? N.J. wants to know
The state medicinal marijuana program began serving patients in December 2012. TRENTON -- People with debilitating illnesses who believe they could be helped by marijuana have a unique opportunity to...
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Dangerous heat, unhealthy air to choke N.J. on Wednesday
An air quality alert has been issued for all 21 counties in New Jersey, and an excessive heat warning is in effect for several counties. A combination of "dangerous heat" and bad air quality expected...
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